Today it is easier than ever to release a track, EP, or album without the backing of a major label. Independent artists have the power to determine exactly where, how, and when they want to debut music content. However, as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. In order to make the most […]
Read MoreThe biggest challenge many independent artists face is getting their music in front of the right people. It’s no longer enough just to create a good track or EP, to truly make waves in the music industry independent artists must market their audio and video content effectively. For the best results, it is key to […]
Read MoreAudio streaming now accounts for nearly half of music revenue worldwide and has quickly become the # 1-way people consume and discover new music. According to Nielsen’s Year-End Music Report, Americans streamed a record of more than 900 billion songs in 2018 alone. If you’re looking to tap into this massive audience, the Vydia platform […]
Read MoreWith the new year in full swing, what have you set out to accomplish in 2019? While many individuals construct New Year’s resolutions, science shows that only 8% will actually follow through and achieve them. Entertainment is a highly unpredictable industry, so creators looking to make significant progress in 2019 need to move away from […]
Read MoreWith over 20% of industry-wide music sales taking place in the last 6 weeks of the year, ‘tis the season to give your content a year-end boost. When it comes to driving revenue, the holidays are often the most hectic and important time of the year. If you’re looking to bring joy to your audiences […]
Read MoreThe long-awaited mystery about how to get verified on Instagram has officially been revealed! For years, the platform kept this secret under wraps, however, the social giant is finally rolling out the ability to request the coveted blue badges for users worldwide. If you’re looking to boost your social presence, credibility, and exposure as an […]
Read MoreIn the modern age of Internet fame, virality is the goal that every creator craves. Fifteen minutes of fame can fade fast for viral creators that don’t have a strategy in place to capitalize on their overnight success. If you’re looking to keep the momentum of your viral video going and keep viewers coming back […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to evaluating your success as a creator, metrics matter which is why major audio platforms are giving creators direct access to streaming analytics for their content. Both Spotify and Apple Music have developed their own analytics dashboards to offer creators a high-level view of how their music is performing. By properly navigating […]
Read MoreThe recent launch of IGTV has opened up a new wave of opportunity for content creators to connect and engage with their fans. As Instagram’s popularity continues to skyrocket at an unprecedented rate, IGTV is already establishing itself as an integral platform to publish long-form content (up to 1 hour of video) and has attracted […]
Read MoreIn 2016, Instagram stunned users by introducing a new algorithm to replace its reverse chronological feed. Prior to this switch, 70% of all posts and 50% of friends’ posts were being missed. Despite the massive backlash the Instagram algorithm received at the time, the algorithm led its 800 million users seeing 90% of their friends’ […]
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