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Vydia Welcomes Rick Saporta as Director of Data Science

Vydia has appointed Rick Saporta as the new Director of Data Science to aid in the continuation of Vydia’s growth and enhance its user experience. Saporta has an extensive background in the convergence of music and technology both professionally and personally. Prior to Vydia, Saporta founded the Data Science department at a video distribution startup […]

How Effective SEO Can Increase Your Views on YouTube

As a creator you invest valuable time in creating, editing, and uploading content for your audience to see. You work hard to entertain the fans you already have but ultimately, you are also trying to expand your online reach and presence. One of the best ways to grow and get your work in front of […]

Vydia Technology Featured at NJTC Innovative Forecast 2017

On Thursday, February 23rd the New Jersey Tech Council hosted Innovative Forecast 2017 held at Bell Works. The annual event focuses on innovations being developed by the state’s most promising companies. The represented businesses ranged from small to medium emerging startups to large well-established companies, including Siemens, Stryker, Brother International, Vonage, 5 Elements Robotics and […]

3 Ways to Tell You’re at the Right Job

The words “work” and “job” can cause some to immediately show signs of distress, however it doesn’t have to be like that. Finding the right job that offers maximum quality of life is possible and can lead to incredible performance results. Trying to decide if you’re working for a company that feels like a good […]

Virtual Reality: The New Wave of Music Videos

Virtual Reality is changing the way we interact with digital media, opening a world of possibilities limited only by a creator’s imagination. There are many forms of virtual reality but when implemented to videos, they take the form of 360° videos. Cinematic VR produces an immersive experience of exploration and wonder in a virtual 360° […]

A Valentine’s Day Gift For You

Most people have one Valentine to care for but we are lucky enough to have over 130,000 Valentines this year. While we can’t give you chocolate or flowers to show our affection, we can get you in the mood for love with these sweet videos from a few of our talented artists: J Saxton- I Got You […]

And the Grammy Winner for Best Music Video Is…

What do Beyoncé, Leon Bridges, Coldplay, Jamie xx, and OK Go have in common? Each artist/band will face the music and battle it out for the coveted golden record for Best Music Video at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. While all of these very different videos have their unique reasons for being nominated we are […]

Video Technology Steals the Spotlight at Super Bowl LI

Sunday’s game was one of epic proportions with over 113.7 million people watching, a mind blowing comeback, and the first overtime in Super Bowl history. Many headlines this week will focus on recapping game stats, rating the best ads, and reviews of GaGa’s halftime performance but there was one component that stole the show on […]

4 Steps for Effective Email Marketing

Musicians are quick to deem social media the holy grail of their marketing efforts without realizing that they’ve overlooked one of the most effective techniques to develop a relationship with their audience: Email Marketing. With more than 4 billion users worldwide, email is the biggest source of online communication, which is more than double the […]

How Live Video is Changing Social Media

2017 is projected to be live video’s blockbuster year with creators utilizing this trend in new and innovative ways, making now the perfect time to start incorporating it into your social strategy. Where can you go live? Check out how some of your favorite social media platforms have integrated live video streaming and how you […]

Chris Collins: YouTube Vlogger to Vevo Artist

YouTube sensation Chris Collins puts his viral vlogs aside to pursue his passion in music with the release of first official Vevo release, “Aint Ready.” Starting at the age of 12, Chris was able to jump into the YouTube scene during its early stages and continued to grow with the platform, building a dedicated community […]

Kalie Shorr Spotlights Girl Power with Her Latest Country Video

From Portland Maine to Nashville Tennessee, rising star and Vydia artist Kalie Shorr’s determination and drive continue to help her make her mark in country music. From an early age, Kalie knew exactly what she wanted in life and made her plan on how she was going to get there. She jumped into music at […]

Key Concepts that Encourage Video Sharing

Now, more than ever, videos have become a powerful and popular medium for musicians to gain the exposure they are seeking. Not only do videos allow musicians to express their message visually but watching videos has also become one of the top ways that people spend their time online. Through the growth of video consumption, […]

How to Make Money on YouTube

Sharing content online is a trend that continues to increase in popularity, however many people are still not claiming and monetizing their content. Turning on monetization on YouTube will enable ads on your videos, creating a revenue stream based on type of ads and number of views. With all that revenue being generated from your […]

Hit the Gym with Vydia in 2017

The new year is here and that means everyone is heading back to the gym to shed those extra holiday pounds and jumpstart their New Year’s resolution. While gyms across the nation are filling up with new and old members, now is the perfect time to get your content in front of their eyes. The idea […]

Happy Holidays from Team Vydia!

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing, but we’d like to slow it down, just for a second, and say thank you for publishing and promoting your creative content with Vydia. Not only do we appreciate your business, we are incredibly inspired by the amount of artistry and originality that […]

Music’s Biggest Moments in 2016

2016 had no shortage of major music events: legends were lost, long-awaited albums were dropped, and Beyoncé made some Lemonade. Since the year is almost over, we wanted to reflect on some of music’s biggest moments of the year. So while you break out the champagne and prepare for your New Year’s celebration, rewind back […]

How to Improve Video Quality – 6 Tips

Vydia is a video submission platform, while we don’t get involved in the production of the videos sent to us, we know the components that make a difference when creating a quality video that yields higher chances of being accepted by programmers. We love helping our video creators succeed so here are six tips that […]

Post Malone’s Album “Stoney” Lives up to the Hype

Hip-hop artist, Post Malone, just released his debut album, Stoney, and to the surprise of critics it has already been streamed millions of times. Originally dated to be released this past August, Stoney finally hit the shelves on December 9th, but not without receiving some backlash from fans. Post set his standards high after his […]

How to Achieve Social Media Success

Social media management may seem simple but the hard truth is that running a professional account takes time and strategy. As a video creator, social media is an extremely valuable asset to help build your personal brand as well as create a direct dialogue to your fans. Having a strong social following will help your […]

Happy Thanksgiving from Vydia!

Every day we are inspired by your video submissions. Your creativity, passion, and loyalty have helped us grow the Vydia brand. We are dedicated to working alongside you and celebrating every one of your triumphs. As we continue to develop our platform, each improvement we make has you in mind. There are no words that […]

Artist Spotlight: The Dear Hunter

Vydia gets a ton of new artists every week, but when we come across new talent that pushes the limits of their genre with a video that’s as creative as the song, we have to share! The Dear Hunter has released the official music video under the Vydia platform for “Gloria”, one of their more […]

Why Fashion Matters in Music Videos

When you think of fashion influencers in the music industry, you think of icons like Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and MC Hammer. These artists are known for sharing their ideas through singing or rapping but they also express themselves through what they wear. Michael Jackson, for example, sported bell bottoms and printed tops to match […]