In addition to its new ‘Super Chat’ feature, YouTube is also seeing a rise in the success live streaming video, although this has been a part of YouTube since 2011 the popularity of such content on Facebook, and the ability to monetize it means YouTube stands to gain greatly from…
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Forget PewDiePie: YouTube Still Hosting 100s Of Hate Rock Bands
The recent controversy surrounding PewDiePie has drawn further attention to some of YouTube’s sordid hosting history, including numerous Neo-Nazi "Hate Rock" bands which the popular video sharing site not only hosts but also makes advertising money off of. __________________________ Guest Post by David Lowery on The Trichordist Neo Nazi bands…
YouTube Continues To Host PewDiePie, 100’s Of Hate Rock Bands – Should Artists, Labels Pull Videos In Protest?
Following the release of YouTube star PewDiePie’s "Death To All Jews" video, Disney has severed ties. But YouTube seems to be holding fast, also featuring Neo Nazi bands like Weisse Wölfe who have large followings there. Is it time for artists and labels to take action? ___________________________ Guest Post by…
Live Video Streaming? Which Platform Delivers The Biggest Audience? [CHART]
36% of respondents to a new survey said they watched live video. That jumps to 63% of millennials. It’s no wonder, since Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter and other social channels have gone all in on live video. But which channel do fans use the most often? __________________________________________ via Statisa…
Youtube’s Super Chat: A Guerilla Marketing Gift
The recent launch of YouTube’s Super Chat feature represents and interesting new way of monetizing a combination of mobile messaging and live video, and although it seems like good news for both creators and superfans, YouTube could be facing some unanticipated consquences as a result of this new service. ______________________________…
Soundcloud, Netflix, Vimeo And Other Streamers Sued Over Offline Playback Patent
It seems someone has once again been trip-trapping over the patent trolls’ bridge, with the recent news that Blackbrid Technologies (a bonafide patent troll company) is sueing multiple streaming companies for making their content available for offline consumption. ___________________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick of Techdirt Joe Mullin over at…
Portlandia Stars Suggest Special Grammy For Attorneys That Sue Songwriters [VIDEO]
The recent slew of over-the-top plagiarism lawsuits leveled against artists in recent years has left much of the music industry’s creative personnel on edge. This recent "Grammy for Suing" clip from Portlandia serves to highlight the issue. ___________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 There have been some…
Music Video Reset: YouTube, Vevo, Facebook Rethink Streaming’s Killer App [Mark Mulligan]
Music video is streaming music’s killer app, says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan. 45% of consumers watch music videos on YouTube or Vevo every month. Now both video services are in the middle of a major reset and Facebook is showing increasing interest. _____________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and The Music…
YouTube Launches Mobile Live Streaming, Super Chat
YouTube is set to roll out its long awaited Mobile Live Streaming, as well Super Chat, a new feature which acts as a monetization tool. Unfortunately for the less successful YouTubers out there, users must have at least 10,000 more subscribers before being able to use these new features. _____________________________…
Musician’s Guide To Using Instagram Live
As the popularity of live streaming continues to grow across many a social media platform, Instagram is no exception. Instagram Live provides artists with a great way to trot out new music, and allow fans a personalized look behind the curtain at an musicians’ day to day lives. ______________________________ In…