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. ______________________________…
Category archives: Apps & Mobile
Snapchat Faces Challenges And Opportunities As IPO Nears
As the tech world braces for Snapchat’s impending IPO, the popular photo sharing app has number of challenges to face, whether from their ever-unpredictable consumer base, or competitors like Instagram. ___________________________ Guest post by Jesse Kirshbaum of Nue Agency It’s a very interesting time as the Snap IPO gears up….
How Musicians Can Benefit From Creating Mobile Apps
Encouraging industry creatives to embrace change and adapt to new technologies, Andrew Gazdecki here outlines several different ways in which mobile apps are changing things, and how artists can benefit from them. _________________________ Guest Post by Andrew Gazdecki The music industry was transformed when the internet brought everyone online, and…
Ed Sheeran + Snapchat = 21st Century Radio
While traditional distribution techniques are no longer as effective as they once were, innovative artists like Ed Sheeran have taken to using services like Snapchat to distribute and promote their music to the masses. ___________________________ Guest post by David J. Deal of Superhype The phrase “music distribution” sounds boring. And…
BeatStars: Introducing The Startup Making It Easy For Beat Makers To Collaborate And Cash In With Artists
In the digital age, the way in which beats are made, bought, and sold in the music business has changed in recent years. One company capitalizing on this is the startup BeatStars, a digital marketplace founded by Abe Batshon. ________________________ Guest post by Ogden Payne on Forbes Bryson Tiller admitted…
Apple Music Beats Spotify, Pandora To Rank 9th In Mobile App Usage, Says Nielsen
With so much music consumed on mobile devices, app downloads and usage are a major indicators of any music service’s popularity, and according to a new Nielsen ranking Apple Music is entering 2017 in a very strong position. _______________________________________ Apple Music beat Spotify, Pandora and all other music services as…
Discogs Receives An Artist-Focused App Update
Recently Discogs released a new and improved version of its vinyl tracking app to the iOS. Of particular note is the update of the app’s artist section, providing users with a greater volume of detailed information relating to the artist. ________________________ Guest post by Taylor Mims of Amplify Today Discogs…
Dubsmash Adds $9.6 Million For Viral Music Video Lip-Sync App
[UPDATED] Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in funding to expand its popular music video lip-sync app. Fan generated music videos have become a major marketing tool for labels and artists. But will revenue to rights holders follow? _____________________________ Berlin based Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in series B funding to…
Dubsmash Adds $9.6 Million For Viral Music Video Lip-Sync App
[UPDATED] Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in funding to expand its popular music video lip-sync app. Fan generated music videos have become a major marketing tool for labels and artists. But will revenue to rights holders follow? _____________________________ Berlin based Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in series B funding to…
How To Make A Music Chatbot (Minus The Gimmicks)
While chatbots may flourish initially, their user retention leaves something to be desired. That said, their popularity does represent an opportunity for the music industry, particularly if said bots were to be better designed. ________________________________ Guest post from Fanhub Every weekend new bots are emerging, particularly in the entertainment arena….