
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

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

10 Videos every Musician should create, and most are simple to produce
Video is one of the most effective ways to promote music. That’s why music marketers focus on TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and YouTube. by Chris Robley from the Reverbnation Blog A. Continue reading

MLC to audit Spotify, others on behalf of Songwriters & Publishers [Full List]
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has put Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and a long list of music streamers on notice that they will be audited for music used between January 1, 2021, and December. Continue reading

A musician’s guide to YouTube Royalties
To make real money from YouTube, a musician must know how the system works. This guide will walk you through how different ways to monetize your own content and what. Continue reading

Bridgeport Music is the first to audit MLC royalty payments [Chris Castle]
The US Copyright audit has published the first audit notice of the MLC since the licensing board’s inception. It’s from Bridgeport Music, and Chris Castle has the details. by CHRIS. Continue reading

US raises Physical and Download Royalties 3.3%, Streams get 0%
The US Copyright Royalty Board has announced that the minimum mechanical royalty rate paid on CD, vinyl, cassette, and download sales will rise on January 1, 2024, to $.1240 for. Continue reading

Exploring AI in Your Music Videos: Resistance is Futile [Misha Penton]
[EXCLUSIVE] Independent singer, composer, writer, and filmmaker Misha Penton shares the potential and magic of embracing AI when making a music video and shares her own stunning results. by Misha. Continue reading