Instagram Launches TikTok Clone ‘Reels’ And It’s Already A Winner
Instagram has launched Reels – a new feature that enables the creation and discovery of short videos. In many aspects, Reels is just a clone of TikTok, but with a. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Brutal Second Quarter
Live Nation President and CEO Michael Rapino did his best to sound optimistic Wednesday, even as the company released a brutal financial report for Q2 2020. Rapino said that while. Continue reading
Google Play To Be Silenced Come December
Although it’s been known for a while that Google Play was going be consumed by YouTube Music, many may be surprised that the platform is going to going to be. Continue reading
Majority Of U.S. House Says Musicians Should Not Be Paid When Their Song Is On The Radio
Twelve more members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed on to The Local Radio Freedom Act, which continues the practice of not paying performers when their song is. Continue reading
COVID-19 Hurt Major Labels Much More Than Spotify [MARK MULLIGAN]
Growth in music streaming has slowed and with podcasts, Spotify has developed an alternative growth strategy. But as the COVID-19 crisis has laid bare, the major music companies lack any. Continue reading
3 Types Of Publishing Deals and How They Work
Before committing to that dotted line, artists looking to get signed in the music industry would do well to familiarize themselves with the how publishing deals work. Here, we look. Continue reading
Q&A: Understanding Facebook Ad Targeting With Kayla & Matt
Facebook ad targeting can be a thorny area for artists, and with money on the line, it’s important to get it right. In this Q&A, we look at some key. Continue reading
4 Ways To Promote Music On Twitch (Besides The Obvious)
Even in pre-lockdown times, Twitch was one of the fastest-growing platforms among musicians. Now, with live streaming more important than ever, we’re checking out four ways artists can utilize Twitch. Continue reading
Music Is YouTube’s #1 Category and Still Growing
Despite a surge in uploads related to gaming, music continues to dominate YouTube with more views per video than any other category. Music generated the most views per video on. Continue reading
Roc Nation Launches School of Music, Sports & Entertainment @ Brooklyn’s LIU
Jay Z’s Rock Nation, a joint venture with Live Nation, has partnered with Long Island University to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. The Roc Nation. Continue reading
