One of the key points of principle around AI technologies from the music industry is content transparency. That means clear labelling when a piece of content – be it an […]
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Billboard launches a chart tracking TikTok’s most popular songs
The question of how much ‘official’ charts really matter to music listeners nowadays remains a sparky debate.
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TikTok hits back at claim that short video hurts music subscriptions
France’s body SNEP had stern words for the short-video world last week, claiming services “like TikTok” might be damaging subscriptions.
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French recorded-music revenues grow, but industry isn’t happy
French body SNEP is the latest music industry organisation to reveal recorded-music figures for the first half of 2023. In France, that meant 9.4% growth year-on-year to €397m from digital and […]
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Report suggests tensions within YouTube over Shorts impact
YouTube has been talking up the growth of YouTube Shorts in recent times, but does that enthusiasm extend to all of its employees?
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Midia floats prospect of temporary and generative music rights
What do Midia Research MD Mark Mulligan and the late, former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld have in common?
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YouTube gives more details on how its Shorts algorithm works
How DO the recommendation algorithms work on the big social-media and video services? YouTube has divulged some info on its Shorts service.
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YouTube Music launches a short-video ‘Samples’ feed for discovery
YouTube Music has become the latest streaming service to launch a vertically-swiping feed of video clips to help people discover music.
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Triller files to go public on the New York Stock Exchange
Short-video app Triller has announced plans to go public at various points in its history, but could those plans finally come to fruition?
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YouTube Shorts adds creative tools including ‘Collab’ remixes
YouTube has outlined the latest set of creative tools for YouTube Shorts, as it continues to pile resources into its TikTok and Reels rival.
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Meta says Reels videos are now watched 200bn times a day
“Reels plays exceed 200 billion per day across Facebook and Instagram, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told analysts during Meta’s earnings call.
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YouTube enlists K-Pop stars NewJeans for a Shorts challenge
NewJeans, who made their debut in 2022, have launched an #ImSuperShy challenge on YouTube Shorts to promote their new single.