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Despite its promises, YouTube has failed to take down hate-filled and extremist content in an adequate time-frame. In a heated exchange with another gamer, YouTube star PewDiePie shouted the n-word. An underage girl is forced to undress in front of the camera. A model described being bullied for having dark skin. What’s the difference between […]
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According to the IFPI, did you know that YouTube pays the music industry less than a $1 for each user on the platform? Earlier today, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) released the 2017 Music Consumer Insight Report. Titled Connecting with Music, the report examines how fans engaged with recorded music across thirteen […]
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Millions of people use Apple Music on iOS devices. Yet, why are people spending more time on Spotify Premium? To celebrate the model’s tenth birthday, Apple may convince you to spend up to $1,200 on an iPhone 8. Yet, with its own music service, the company has already gained many listeners on iOS devices. In […]
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Baby boomers spend the most money. They also watch the most ads on YouTube. So, why aren’t advertisers taking advantage of this? Each month, research firms publish studies showing how the music and tech industries can better cater to millennials. Eventbrite published a report on how to make sure that your music festival appeals to […]
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With the “Big 3” bringing in huge revenue from streaming, will artists get their fair share? A new study shows that the three major labels – UMG, WMG, and Sony Music – collectively earn $14.2 million a day in streaming revenue. Music Ally analyzed the financial results of the “Big 3.” They found that the […]
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The question was simple: ‘How do you listen to your music?’ The answers were anything but. So, how do teenagers really listen to music? What started as a simple question by a music research firm revealed an unbelievably complicated set of answers. In fact, most people between the ages of 13-17 exercise a myriad of […]
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Young people have fled terrestrial radio. The medium now earns less revenue. People purchase smart speakers to listen to “better music.” Will radio truly go the way of the dodo? A new study published by Musonomics may predict radio’s downfall. But, wait. Why? Larry Miller, Director of New York University’s Steinhardt Music Business Program, performed […]
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Want to develop the newest and hottest mobile apps? Then comScore has some bad news for you. According to a new report, Americans prefer spending most of their time on their smartphones. However, in a blow for developers looking to reach the widest audience, most people won’t download newer mobile apps. In fact, they prefer […]
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The music industry: it all depends on how you look at it! Here’s an animated look at the massive transformations witnessed over the past 10 years. It’s been a pretty wild transformation for the music industry — and this is just the past 10 years. The methodology. The above breakdown reflects the sales of every type […]
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Did you score 1,000 views for a track on YouTube? How much did you earn? According to former WMG CEO Lyor Cohen, YouTube pays $3 for every 1,000 views. The RIAA states that the company pays closer to $1.50. A reputable independent analyst team stated that the video platform pays closer to $0.60. So, who’s […]
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