Spotify Tests “Sponsored Songs” and Expands Concert Listings In lieu of traditional audio ads that ‘freemium’ tier users of Spotify hear during a given listening session, Spotify is testing a new process that would allow artists and labels to pay for placement of their song – thus monetizing the free listening associated with this kind […]
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After years of legal disputes, German royalty collection society GEMA has finally reached a licensing agreement with YouTube. Through this agreement, songwriters and artists registered with GEMA are now able to get paid for the use of copyrighted works on the video platform. Back in 2009, a contract between the digital video giant and GEMA came to a […]
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On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, you’re invited to join us for TuneCore Presents – a two-part event going down at Emo’s in Austin, TX. TuneCore is partnering with Austin Music Foundation to offer educational presentations and discussions, covering digital distribution, music publishing administration, and making money from your music on YouTube. Additionally, attendees will be treated to […]
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By Stefanie Flamm The music industry may seem like it’s settling into its predictable lull, but songwriters and publishers worldwide are fighting harder than ever for a fair marketplace: The US Department of Justice rules in favor of licensing regulations that many songwriters and publishers see as “a clusterf—k of epic proportions.“ YouTube announces $2 […]
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[Editors Note: This article is written by the TuneCore Music Publishing office.] As the world of digital content grows, the agreements between the societies and digital service providers around the globe also adapt. Sometimes faster than a drumbeat. That’s why artists, who want to collect all their potential songwriting royalties from YouTube, need someone on […]
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Should you always make money off the use of your music, no matter how how long ago you created it? See what TuneCore readers had to say about last week’s poll…
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