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YouTube Spam Purge Lowers Subscriber Many Counts

YouTube is cleaning up problem videos, spam comments and spam subscriptions on the platform. As a result, many creators are seeing a significant drop in subscribers numbers. YouTube explained the. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most popular articles from the pages of Hypebot this week explored why some Spotify users are becoming so disenchanted with the platform, Tencent's IPO situation, Mariah and Ariana's YouTube. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Names Digital Radio’s Top Tracks and Breakout Artists Of 2018

Soundexchange is sharing its Top Track and Breakout Artists of 2018 based on airplay from digital radio services including satellite, internet and cable radio. Pandora and SiriusXm are among the. Continue reading

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Apple Music Shuts Artist-To-Fan Social Platform Connect, Redesigns Artists Pages, Radio

Apple Music is shutting down its  Connect artist to fan social platform.  Apple's previous attempt at building a music focused social network, iTunes Ping, launched and shutters in months.

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Taylor Swift Uses Facial Recognition At Shows To Stop Stalkers

The use of facial recognition at live events has become public with the recent report that it was used at Taylor Swift’s Rose Bowl concert on May 18th to spot. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Apple Music Closes Connect • YouTube Spam Purge • Taylor Swift Facial ID’s Fans • More

FRIDAY 12.14.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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The Evolution Of 3rd Party Playlists

While a lot of airtime and marketing energy is put into landing a track on an official playlist, less attention is given to thriving sub-industry of third-party playlisting, and how. Continue reading

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YouTube Music Turns Charts Into Playlists In 29 Markets

YouTube Music is adding playlists for YouTube Charts in 29 markets. Each will get five chart playlists – three specific to the country and two global. With 1B monthly users,. Continue reading

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Mac Presents’ Marcie Allen On Music Sponsorship Trends At XLIVE Conference

[UPDATED] MAC Presents founder Marcie Allen was a keynote at the XLIVE conference in Las Vegas this week, where the branding guru shared that tour sponsorships are no more. “First. Continue reading

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How To Decide Where To Promote Your Music

Although necessary, promoting your music is usually an pricey proposition. Social media platforms, however, provide a largely inexpensive, risk free space for artists to hawk their wares. But, as CD. Continue reading

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