Facebook is changing how musicians, rightsholders (and fans) get paid
Facebook is changing how artists and music rightsholders are compensated for user-generated video content, Although details are incomplete, Meta announced Monday that it is shifting a revenue-sharing model. Now Facebook. Continue reading
YouTube finally allows text markup in video descriptions
Instead of blocking out video descriptions just to organize, YouTube now allows users to bold, italicize, and strikethrough content to make the important text stick out. by Bobby Owsinski from. Continue reading
YouTube joins Spotify, TikTok connecting to Shopify for creator commerce
YouTube has launched a partnership with Shopify that gives eligible creators access to live shopping tools. The deal enables creators to display their Shopify-listed products across their YouTube channels using. Continue reading
YouTube video samples drove 1B monthly views on Shorts: It’s time to change your music video strategy
YouTube is sharing more stats confirming the momentum of its TikTok rival Shorts and the power of combining it with the YouTube long-form video platform. Last week Google shared that. Continue reading
The latest trends on YouTube and how to use them to market music
Keeping up with the latest consumer trends is essential for any committed content creator. Here is what YouTube users have been up to recently… by Bobby Owsinski Music 3.0. As. Continue reading
DistroKid adds unlimited video distribution to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Vevo
DistroKid has officially launched DistroVid, an unlimited flat-fee video distribution to Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Vevo with additional services promised soon. DistoKid tipped the DistroVid launch in early. Continue reading
YouTube Shorts is now as popular as TikTok and a long-form video, earnings gateway
YouTube announced that its TikTok rival YouTube Shorts is now watched by over 1.5 billion logged-in users monthly. By comparison, TikTok announced 1 billion monthly users last September and has. Continue reading
YouTube launches hub to help songwriters, producers grow a fanbase
YouTube has launched a new site to help songwriters, producers and their teams build an audience and thrive on the platform. The Songwriters & Producers hub was announced Monday by. Continue reading
How the ‘Netflix Effect’ turned a 2006 Kate Bush song into a 2022 hit
Why did a 37-year-old song top the charts for the first time ever during Memorial Day weekend? Credit the Netflix Effect. by David Deal of SuperHype “Running up That Hill (A. Continue reading
FREE WEBINAR: Power Up Your Music Videos with CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner & Chris Robley
CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner and Chris Robley join the latest edition of the Bandsintown Artist Community’s free webinar series today to share how artists can make video a more powerful. Continue reading
