Music Videos

Google Denies Ad Fraud Claims After Damning Research Report

June 30, 2023

Google denies ad-fraud claims after a damning research report suggests it inflated video ad views, potentially misleading advertisers. The claim echoes the Facebook video ad scandal of 2018. The report from ... Read More...

YouTube Announces AI-Powered Language Dubbing at Zero Cost

Ashley King

June 26, 2023

YouTube is testing a new AI-powered tool to help make dubbing videos in non-English languages even easier—and at no cost. YouTube teamed up with dubbing service Aloud, which is in turn a part of Google's in... Read More...

YouTube Music Begins Testing a Shorts-Like Music Video Feature in Brazil — Is a Wider Rollout on the Way?

Dylan Smith

May 26, 2023

YouTube Music is reportedly experimenting with a “Samples” short-form feature that would set the stage for music video previews on the streaming service. YouTube Music’s potential foray into music video cli... Read More...

The Most Common Reasons Why Copyright Takedowns, Penalties, and Lawsuits Happen — According to a Top Music Licensing Expert Easy Song

Paul Resnikoff

May 21, 2023

Music copyright is complicated — and takedowns, penalties, and lawsuits for copyright infringement are all too common. But 99% of takedowns, penalties, and lawsuits related to copyright violations can be avoi... Read More...

50 Cent, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenya Barris Each Tendering Offer for BET Networks

Ashley King

May 7, 2023

A group of celebrities, including 50 Cent, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenya Barris, are each tendering an offer for a majority stake in BET Networks. Several celebrities, including rapper 50 Cent, basketball lege... Read More...

Tom Brady Threatens Legal Action Over AI Stand Up Comedy — Why Isn’t The Music Industry Responding Similarly?

Ashley King

April 27, 2023

Tom Brady is threatening legal action over an AI-generated stand up special featuring his likeness. The comedians behind the creation—Will Sasso and Chad Kultgen—revealed the potential legal action on an epi... Read More...

‘Ghostwriter’ Strikes Again — This Time With a Bad Bunny & Rihanna AI ‘Collab’

Ashley King

April 26, 2023

Another generative AI mash-up has been created by 'ghostwriter,' this time featuring Bad Bunny and Rihanna. The song was uploaded on Tuesday, April 25 thand appears to be by the same person behind the Drake ... Read More...

As Drake and UMG Tear AI Down, Peter Gabriel Leans In With an AI Music Video Challenge

Ashley King

April 18, 2023

As Drake and UMG battle against the rise of AI-generated deep fakes, Peter Gabriel launches an AI music video challenge. Prog-rock legend Peter Gabriel and Stability AI, the leading open-source AI company, h... Read More...

Smart TV Music Video and Karaoke App ROXi Raises $8.7 Million Ahead of US Expansion, Possible IPO

Dylan Smith

April 17, 2023

ROXi, a music video app designed for smart televisions, has raised about $8.7 million as it prepares to expand into the United States. London-based ROXi’s multimillion-dollar raise entered the media spotlig... Read More...

Afroman Sued by Law Enforcement Officers Who Raided His Home

Ashley King

March 24, 2023

Afroman is now facing a lawsuit filed by the law enforcement officers who raided his home. Seven officers of the Adams County Sheriff's Department in Ohio, who raided Afroman's home last year, are now suing ... Read More...

Amazon Music Launches Hip-Hop & Latin-Focused Channels on Twitch

Ashley King

March 14, 2023

Amazon Music has announced two new shows to highlight hip-hop and Latin music. Rotation Roundtable will focus on highlighting hip-hop music, while La Semanal Live will focus on Latin pop culture. Both shows ... Read More...

Tipalti and Thematic Partner To Provide Artists Full Visibility Into Music Usage

Mathilde Neu

February 10, 2023

Thematic and Tipalti bring transparency to influencer marketing. The following comes from Tipalti, a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. Influencer marketing is an essential piece to an artist’s mus... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

What Is Attribution?

So Busy With "The Quiet Time..."

Netflix Won the Streaming Wars. YouTube Changed the Rules.

Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

YouTube Shorts Recommendations Will Prioritize ‘Genuinely Valuable’ Original Content

Madonna Helped to Define the MTV Generation. Taylor Swift Emerged After It Was All Over. Both Cleaned Up at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

Now You Can Watch Taylor Swift’s Full Music Video Catalog on Spotify

Spotify Scores Limited Exclusive of Noah Kahan’s ‘Orbiter’ Music Video Amid Aggressive Video Expansion

Raye Inks Lime E-Bike Partnership to Spread ‘Joy’ Throughout London

Google Denies Ad Fraud Claims After Damning Research Report

YouTube Music Begins Testing a Shorts-Like Music Video Feature in Brazil — Is a Wider Rollout on the Way?

50 Cent, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenya Barris Each Tendering Offer for BET Networks

‘Ghostwriter’ Strikes Again — This Time With a Bad Bunny & Rihanna AI ‘Collab’

As Drake and UMG Tear AI Down, Peter Gabriel Leans In With an AI Music Video Challenge

Smart TV Music Video and Karaoke App ROXi Raises $8.7 Million Ahead of US Expansion, Possible IPO

Amazon Music Launches Hip-Hop & Latin-Focused Channels on Twitch