In this how-to piece, Chris Robley of CD Baby walks us through the process of creating an effective and professional looking lyric video without using costly software like Motion or After Effects. _____________________________ Re-post from CD Baby’s DIY Musician blog, by Chris Robley Lyric video: a video that shows your…
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Top Shows Of 2017 And Netflix’s Inexorable Rise
As audiences have grown increasingly fragmented with the rise of streaming and expansion of viewing options, gathering accurate consumer data has become more difficult. Here we examine how MIDiA’s TV Brand Tracker is utilizing new methods for improved audience research. ____________________________ Guest post by Tim Mulligan of the Music Industry…
Have We Reached Peak YouTube? Top Creators See Major Slowdown
Top YouTube stars are seeing a major slowdown in subscriber growth and views, according to a new analysis of traffic and other stats. Some of the shift is being blamed on changes in its algorithm, but many others are speculating that Google’s video behemoth may have reached peak viewership. ____________________________________…
Vevo Revenue, Video Views Both Up 50% As It Nears Profitability
Revenue at music video site Vevo was up 30% in 2017 from $500 million to $650 million, as it broke even for the first time in its eight years in business, according to a new report. Vevo now logs 25 billion views each month, up 30% from its last public…
Disney, Netflix, And The Squeezed Middle: The True Story Behind Net Neutrality
In this article Mark Mulligan explores how the recent overturning of net neutrality comes as the inevitable result of a gradual but pervasive shift in value from a focus on rights to a focus on distribution, and how this shift has bypassed infrastructure companies. ______________________ Guest post by Mark Mulligan…
How Musicians Earn Money From YouTube
While there’s plenty of controversy regarding YouTube’s role in the music industry, as one of the most popular sites in the world, it still represents a huge opportunity for artists to make money through their work. Here we look at how. ________________________ Guest post by Jorge Brea of the Symphonic…
How Musicians Earn Money From YouTube
While there’s plenty of controversy regarding YouTube’s role in the music industry, as one of the most popular sites in the world, it still represents a huge opportunity for artists to make money through their work. Here we look at how. ________________________ Guest post by Jorge Brea of the Symphonic…
YouTube Marketing For Independent Musicians
In this interview Dustin Bates of the Columbus, OH indie rock band Starset chats about the concept behind the band, and how he has been able to a strong following on YouTube to fuel the band’s success, as well as sharing advice for other artists looking to leverage the power…
Universal Music Group Signs "Unprecedented" Global Licensing Deal With Facebook, Instagram, Oculus
Universal Music Group has signed a global licensing deal that will allow users of Facebook, Instagram and Oculus to use UMG music in uploaded videos and other user generated content. UMG becomes the first major music group to sign a deal with the social networking giant. According to the press…
Best Music Documentaries Of 2017
2017 was an excellent year for rock docs, with major players like HBO, Netflix, and Showtime all eager for compelling original content. This combined with the numerous tragedies which struck the industry in 2017, the past year has provided a bumper crop of music industry documentaries. Here we look at…