Beginners guide to Vevo For Artists
This A2iM Indie Spotlight looks at the music video platform Vevo and the often overlooked features that provide as many features that can help indie artists develop and grow on the platform.
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Much like the music industry, Vevo has evolved over the last decade-plus, and with changing times comes the need for transparent, goal-oriented content strategies for artists and their teams. Vevo for Artists was created as a one-stop-shop for artists and their teams to go to for guidance on new ways to get information on getting involved with Vevo, new research and sales capabilities, shifting consumption patterns, tips and tricks for maximum exposure, playlisting and promotional opportunities and beyond.
It’s important to have a network that supports musicians of all genres and of all career levels, which is why Vevo for Artists is accessible to all. The hub is an open book of ever-updating resources with essential details on setting up artist channels, working with distributors, and pitching Vevo’s music and talent team for original content opportunities. Vevo for Artists also details Vevo’s editorial programming and promotional opportunities, including:
– Playlisting
– Distribution
– Video delivery
– Social promotion
– Smart TV placement
– YouTube promotion
Vevo for Artists also includes a thorough introduction to the connected television space, including a walk-through of Vevo’s channels on both FAST and AVOD viewing environments that allow for additional commercial value for every music video. All channels are carefully curated by Vevo’s programming team, with each hour catering to time of day, artist releases, cultural celebrations and milestones, and seasonal events and cyclical moments. Vevo distributes to major TV platforms and streaming services, including but not limited to:
– Apple TV
– Hulu Live
– Pluto TV
– Samsung TV Plus
– Roku
Vevo for Artists further enhances the company’s mission of maximizing the promotional and commercial value of the music video. Amassing more than 25 billion monthly views across mobile, desktop and television screens, Vevo creates and nurtures meaningful, long-lasting connections between artists and fans across the globe. With Connected Televisions driving significant viewership in recent years (one-third of Vevo’s views now come via smart televisions), Vevo is helping artists to navigate new landscapes and put their content where the fans are – helping drive awareness and new revenues for artists and the music industry.
