What 5 Factors Do Viral Videos Have in Common?
People are watching more video than ever, in fact, Hubspot found that the average person will spend 1.5 hours every day watching videos. So what does this mean for content creators looking to drop the next viral hit? While video usage is on the rise, the marketplace has become saturated with more creators entering the […]
Read MoreBlair St. Clair Shares About Demi Lovato, RuPaul’s Drag Race & More
From a small town in Indiana to the star of RuPaul’s runway, there’s no stopping Blair St. Clair as she solidifies her spot as the queen of the music charts. She initially stepped into the spotlight back in 2016 when she was crowned Miss Gay Indiana. Then in 2018, she made her global debut as […]
Read MoreIndustry Roundup: Spotify Playlist Program, YouTube Searchable Hashtags, & more
From the new Spotify playlist program to YouTube’s new searchable hashtags – here are this week’s top stories in tech: Spotify Brings The Power Of The Playlist Back To Creators Spotify has begun testing a new beta program that will offer artists and labels an easier way to submit their unreleased music for playlist consideration. […]
Read MorePro Tips To Improve Your Content on IGTV
The 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 MoreIndustry Roundup: Audio Streaming Proves All-Time High With Apple Music Growth & Spotify’s New Lite App
From Apple Music’s U.S. growth to Spotify’s new feature connecting them with emerging markets. Here are the top Tech stories you need to know: Audio Streaming Is At An All-Time High Hot off the heels of Drake’s record-breaking week, audio streaming has proven its power to help artists reach fans around the world. Spotify continues […]
Read MoreCould Facebook Lip Sync Live & YouTube Premieres Add More Revenue to Your Pocket?
The summer is sizzling with hot new features from some of tech’s top power players. While Facebook and YouTube unlock new monetization features for creators to enjoy, SoundCloud is stepping up its artist discovery program. From Facebook’s Lip Sync Live to YouTube Premieres, our tech roundup has you covered with the most important platform changes […]
Read MoreWhat is IGTV? Instagram’s Latest Video Solution Could Potentially Dethrone YouTube
Less than one week after Instagram announced its user-base has officially surpassed the one billion mark, they unveiled plans to compete with YouTube with the launch of its brand new feature, IGTV. Having already surpassed Snapchat with its Stories function, IGTV is Instagram’s first attempt to move into the long-form video space. While YouTube has […]
Read MoreOutsmart the Instagram Algorithm to Get Your Content to the Top of the Feed
In 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’ […]
Read MoreIs Facebook On It’s Way Out? What You Need To Know To Adjust Your Social Strategy
Move over Facebook, there’s a new social regime sweeping the web. A recent poll from Pew Research Report revealed that for the first time ever, Facebook has been dethroned as the most popular social network among U.S. teens. In fact, Facebook didn’t even rank in the top 3! So what does this mean for you […]
Read MoreWhy Video Metadata Matters: Do’s & Don’ts of Channel Optimization
So you want to have the next viral hit? Give your video its best chance for success with fully optimized video metadata. While you may have heard the word, many creators do not understand what metadata is and how to properly use it. If you’re looking for an easy way to increase your content’s discoverability […]
Read MoreTech Roundup: Top Headlines from Vevo, YouTube Music, & More
The Summer season is right around the corner and while the temperature may be rising, the competition between technology’s top players is at an all-time high. From YouTube Music looking to dethrone Spotify as the leading streaming service to Vevo’s platform overhaul, our tech roundup has you covered with this month’s top stories: Vevo Removes […]
Read MorePro Tips To Step Up Your Instagram Stories
Say goodbye to the traditional social network feeds because, for the first time in history, the ‘Stories’ format is on track to surpass feeds as the primary way people share things. This shift towards these ephemeral videos is no surprise. In fact, Stories creation and consumption is up 842% since early 2016. Just take a […]
Read MoreOrganizing Your Content Just Got Easier- Introducing Media Folders
Organizing your content just got easier with the addition of Vydia’s latest feature: Media Folders. While you continue to use multiple social media platforms to share your videos, our new Media Folders work hand-in-hand with our proprietary Social Sync technology to ensure you never lose track of your content on Facebook, YouTube, and now Instagram! […]
Read MoreStep Up Your Social Media Strategy: Tips & Tricks To Keep Your Content Organized
Managing your social media shouldn’t have to be a headache, however, one of the biggest challenges many content creators face is staying organized. Between balancing regularly publishing content and engaging with your followers, without a proper social media strategy in place your message may get lost making your content ineffective. We understand that as a […]
Read MoreVydia Races to Support the JAR of Hope Foundation
Just as Vydia is committed to empowering our creators, we also stand behind the JAR of Hope Foundation’s mission to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a terminal genetic disease that currently affects over 300,000 young boys worldwide, with 1 in every 3,500 boys are diagnosed on an annual basis. This […]
Read MoreGus Dapperton: Indie Star Reinventing Modern Pop With His Iconic Style & Sound
Born in the farm town of Warwick, NY, Vydia’s 21-year-old eclectic phenomenon, Gus Dapperton, is dancing his way into the spotlight through his nostalgic style and mix of synths, hip-hop, and dream pop. Gus Dapperton defies the norm and is best known for his idiosyncratic style, signature bowl cut, ‘80s influenced music, and cinematic music […]
Read MoreTech Roundup: April’s Hottest News From Facebook Live Stream Tipping to a Revamped Spotify
April has showered us with a myriad of tech and social media developments and upgrades that are changing the game for creators. From Facebook live stream tipping to a Spotify free tier overhaul, here are this month’s hottest tech headlines to keep you up to date with the latest news: Spotify’s Overhaul Streaming giant, Spotify, […]
Read MoreImprove Your YouTube Rank: Tips for Increasing Your Video’s Watch Time
Over the past few years, video has become such a prominent part of today’s internet with it accounting for one-third of all online activity. With a saturated market that is video, it’s harder than ever before to grab people’s attention and keep them engaged watching your content all the way through. A huge indicator of […]
Read MoreHow to Optimize Your SoundCloud Profile for Streaming Success
Over the past year, SoundCloud has emerged as an essential hub for independent creators to connect with new audiences and expand the reach of their content. The platform has shifted its strategy to be more creator-focused by building out new technology and offering more promotional opportunities to help increase discovery. Most recently, SoundCloud experienced a […]
Read MoreAudio Distribution Powered By Vydia: How To Get Your Music on Spotify & More
Music streaming platforms like Spotify have revolutionized the music industry and are currently the #1 way consumers are listening and discovering new music. If you’re looking to tap into this massive audience and are wondering how to get your music on Spotify and Amazon Music, then look no further! In addition to publishing your video […]
Read More5 Essential Elements To Include On Your Personal Website
Creating a compelling personal website is an essential step that organizes your brand on to one cohesive platform. Your website will be the go-to destination where both potential fans and promoters, agents, journalists, talent bookers, etc. go to access more information about you. Unlike social media, which is limited in its template, a personal website […]
Read MoreHow to Submit to Vevo from the Vydia Platform
With over 25 billion views per month, deciding to submit to Vevo is a strategic step in increasing the overall prominence and exposure of the content you work so hard to create. In order to access all of the benefits of having your video published on the “world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform”, […]
Read MoreHow To Use Hashtags To Grow Your Following
Hashtags may have started out as the pound sign on your phone, but they have quickly become a vital tool for creators to use to grow their following on social media. In fact, hashtags have become such a fundamental tool for content discovery that Instagram recently rolled out a feature that enabled its users to […]
Read MoreDrive More Traffic To Your Channel With YouTube Live
With over 1 billion hours of video watched per day on YouTube, live streaming through the platform is becoming a highly powerful tool for video creators to leverage in order to reach a larger audience. Live streaming allows you and your audience to connect instantly in real time. YouTube live gives video creators the ability […]
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