Spotify is reportedly adding 4 new members to its board of directors prior to its stock listing. The choice of former execs from YouTube and Disney who have experience with video, alongside board member Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos, is fueling speculation that Spotify may make a major push…
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Music Business Perspective On Vivendi’s Havas Media Investment
Here Zach Fuller looks at what is driving French mass-media conglomerate Vivendi’s steps to purchase a large portion of Havas Media Group, as the future of the music industry brightens and the investment prospects of music-oriented media improve. ________________________ Guest post by Zach Fuller of Midia After a quiet period…
Facebook Is Getting Into TV: Here’s Why
Facebook’s CFO David Wehner announced the company would be boosting its production of longer-form video content, as the social media platforms looks ahead to where the future of social video, advertising, and user engagement is headed. _________________________ Guest post by Tim Mulligan of Midia Last week there was a lot…
5 Lies In YouTube’s Content ID Spin [Op-Ed]
As more artists come forward to condemn YouTube’s business practices, the video giant has taken to defending its content ID system, although the accuracy and honesty of its defense is questionable says Chris Castle. ___________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy An increasing number of artists are…
Latest "Twist" In Prince "Dancing Baby" Saga
[UPDATED] "Let’s Go Crazy" and take a legal dive into the ongoing saga of the infamous Prince "Dancing Baby" YouTube case, circa 2008. Stephen Carlisle examines a brief stating that the 9th Circuit Court of appeals, along with everyone else, got it wrong, but that the Supremes (court, not singing…
President Trump Comments On L. A. Reid Sexual Harassment Claims [VIDEO]
Shortly after Sony confirmed L.A. Reid’s abrupt departure from Epic Records, multiple reports of sexual harassment by the former top executive surfaced in the media. Having been the target of similar claims, President Trump decided to comment. ________________________________________ This satirical video was produced using Trump DJ. Related articles L.A. Reid…
Dear Google, You Could Start Fixing Content ID By Taking Down Dozens Of YouTube Videos On How To Defeat It
While some in the industry may be putting a lot of faith in YouTube’s Content ID system, the method by which it identifies and removes videos infringing on copyright can be easily gotten around, although the question remains how much the Content ID team at Google knows about this industry…
YouTube’s Content ID: What Is It?
In this quick and easy guide from Symphonic Blog we look at YouTube’s Content ID system, explore how and works, and review some of the best and most effective ways to, as an artist, ensure that your content is rightfully under your ownership. ___________________________ Guest post from Symphonic Blog We…
YouTube Plays Offense, Funds Study Showing It Cuts Piracy, Doesn’t Cannibalize Paid Services
As the importance of streaming revenue has increased, so has the criticism of YouTube, Once content to stay above the fray, Google’s video behemoth is fighting back against those who contend that it pays too little and cannibalizes users from other services that pay out more. ___________________________ Admitting there is…
85% Stop Watching Video If It Takes Too Long To Load
Remember those "great" videos that you posted? Have you looked at them lately? Do they load quickly? Do they start off strong? Are they any good? They better be all of these things or you are wasting your time, according to a new survey. ______________________________ Related articles Playing with Fire…