Tag: YouTube

Tracy Chan exits SoundCloud, joins AI music platform Splash as CEO

Veteran music tech executive Tracy Chan has exited his role as COO of SoundCloud after less than two years to become the CEO of red-hot AI music creation platform Splash…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to use Spotify Countdown Pages and pre-saves

Almost exactly a year ago, Spotify launched a tool for Artists that we don’t see used often enough: Countdown Pages. This week, Spotify expanded Countdown Pages to audiobooks, so this Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a how-to for this free and effective marketing option…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MusicWatch study points to continued growth but offers some surprises

A new MusicWatch study says 90% of US internet users stream music, and consumer willingness to spend money on music points to more strong growth ahead. But there were also several surprise findings…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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An updated guide to YouTube’s best practices in 2024

YouTube is essential to the ever-evolving digital music landscape, and The Orchard shares their 2024 YouTube Best Practices, where to learn about new features, branding tips, and how to reach goals successfully…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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People still listen to radio more than music streams, podcasts combined

The death of broadcast radio listening appears to have been greatly exaggerated. The average person in the U.S. spends 36% of their daily audio time listening to AM/FM radio, according to a new Edison survey…

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2024 in Radio & Satellite | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Take this 10-minute DSP survey NOW! [and get a free MIDiA report]

Top music and entertainment business consultancy MIDiA is doing its annual “DSP Survey: Shape The Future Of Streaming Services” report and offering some solid incentives to participants…

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Subscriber Market Share Report 2023 shows global growth [MIDiA]

Mark Mulligan and the team at MIDiA have released their latest music subscriber market share report, and it shows continued global streaming growth…

Bruce Houghton on 02/12/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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85% of TikTok and 84% of YouTube videos include music

A new analysis shows just how high the stacks are in the battle between TikTok and UMG and reinforces how important music is to TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram…

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube Promotion Test Results: Be careful displaying to all countries

Michale Brandvold and Jay Gilbert look at YouTube Promotion and review new test results on a new Music Biz Weekly podcast. These tests didn’t restrict countries or languages and showed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/01/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jon Poppii and the Secret to Minimalist Music Video Success

What’s the secret to success for a bare-bones acoustic performance video? That’s the subject of this installment of ‘Why It Worked’ from Chris Robley of ReverbNation, where you’ll learn why when. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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