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Now YouTube has announced that it will hold money on ContentID claims unless the YouTube account files a counternotification, including ones based on the poster’s interpretation of fair use. If the lawsuit isn’t filed, then YouTube releases the money. MORE
Facing the claim it is violating the First Amendment, the tech giant says allowing users an option to filter doesn't amount to censorship. read more. THR, Esq. Business Politics Tech Business THR Online MORE
We all know that YouTube pays the lowest royalty rate and has the least transparent royalty statements of any digital service. YouTube needs hits. Taylor Swift’s 1989 release led the way on putting this YouTube situation back on the right track. MORE
An increasing number of artists are stepping forward to condemn YouTube’s sleazy business practices ranging from YouTube’s improbable royalty payments to Google’s legacy DMCA notice and shakedown business practices. YouTube. MORE
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn” shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons. MORE
Lyor Cohen is going to run YouTube Music. First, remember that YouTube has made a point of telling us how unimportant music is to their business. Why it is that YouTube has such little clout internally is anyone’s guess. So how could Lyor repair the problems with YouTube? MORE
The Business Tech Business Google MPAA Viacom YouTubeEriq Gardner What did the Second Circuit really say in its recent verdict on Viacom's appeal? Hollywood studios offer a reading. The cyberlocker has its own interpretation. There's no peace in ongoing copyright wars. read more. THR, Esq. MORE
Google has a lot of excuses for why they profit from piracy, but what is inexcusable is how YouTube profits from hate videos and war porn. YouTube is the communication medium of choice for another group of anti-Semites. MORE
The place where we have problems, of course, is with the New Boss companies like YouTube, Google and Facebook. I was honored last year to have been asked to participate in a symposium on moral rights co-sponsored by the U.S. MORE
In response to Mr. Azoff, one of the few in the music industry who has stood up to Google , a YouTube star asked why does the music industry keep taking the money from YouTube if it’s so awful. Uncategorized YouTube Meltdown Irving Azoff YouTube MORE
Here’s another monetized YouTube video about how to self-inject…what exactly? It’s from the playlist “ How to shoot dope “ #YTMA MORE
Gamers beware – YouTube will take you down for “Let’s Play” videos. A flurry of activity occurred in early December as YouTube users posting “Let’s Play” videos, which generally feature recorded gameplay with running commentary by the user, were hit with Content ID takedown claims resulting in thousands of blocked videos. What’s more interesting is YouTube activated this round of Content ID matches without the support of the game developers. MORE
[Editor Charlie sez: We’re pleased to publish this guest post on YouTube written by Maria Schneider , a five-time GRAMMY-winning composer and bandleader, a board member of the Council of Music Creators , and an active supporter of MusicAnswers.org.]. youtube class action YouTube Meltdown MORE
You’ll hear a lot of trash talk about Lyor Cohen, but credit where it’s due–he gave an interview that interested me about how he sees his role at YouTube. So when Irving Azoff says of Google that YouTube doesn’t pay artists and songwriters adequately–even the top songwriters in the world who are members of Irving’s Global Music Rights–that’s entirely consistent with the predatory business model Jim DeLong identified. MORE
[We’re pleased to post this open letter to YouTube written by Maria Schneider , a five-time GRAMMY-winning composer and bandleader, a board member of the Council of Music Creators , and an active supporter of MusicAnswers.org.]. Open Letter to YouTube, “Pushers” of Piracy. MORE
According to The Information : YouTube is reaching out to video producers to gauge their interest in producing child-oriented content. The project comes amid a management transition at YouTube that could cause delays. YouTube has, of course, always catered to kids. youtube MORE
In a teachable moment for indies who took the YouTube hillbilly deal, news reports tells us that YouTube got a warning from embattled EU-Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia. Mr. Almunia is already the subject of harsh criticism by a huge number of consumer groups, business groups and Members of the European Parliament over his controversial antitrust settlement with Google and needs YouTube problems like a cold bidet in winter. MORE
Further follow up to my post on Wednesday regarding YouTube’s automated audio-muting of user-generated videos containing unlicensed music… According to this piece at the Hollywood Reporter. YouTube is taking things a step further… allowing users to REPLACE offending music in video soundtracks with pre-cleared music… (automatically?). Tags: copyright Film youtube Entertainment law fair use Intellectual property First Amendment MORE
YouTube Tech Business The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site. read more. The Business THR, Esq. MORE
From the Hollywood Reporter: Sarah Silverman and others announce new YouTube channels and content here. In addition, more than sixty (yup, 60) new channels will make their debuts on YouTube. New YouTube partners include Endemol and the BBC. More info MORE
By Matthew Belloni Three of the major Hollywood studios have joined performing rights associations in supporting Viacom’s $1 billion copyright lawsuit against YouTube. Tags: Copyright Fair Use IP/Tech Web/Tech YouTube An amicus brief was filed Friday in New York by a coalition including Warner Bros., NBC Universal. MORE
Another YouTube fish story. The Values Gap redux: Must read post by James Bridle on the truly bizarre goings on at YouTube Kids. I’ve also been aware for some time of the increasingly symbiotic relationship between younger children and YouTube. MORE
Here’s what Tunecore said: “You cannot submit tracks to YouTube for revenue collection that. by Youtube.”. Audiam’s reply was not correct, however: YouTube does indeed allow artists to monetize tracks that include the type of non-exclusive legitimate samples I mention here, but content owners need to sign up with Content ID directly, as opposed to using a middle man, and most indies can’t do that so we’re back to square one.]. MORE
Heat Vision Television Television Culture Tech THR Online YouTubeTwo Japanese companies duel over who owns Ultraman outside his country of origin. read more. THR, Esq. MORE
via @davidclowery: Does Google Use Dominance in Search to Steer Traffic to “Unofficial” YouTube Videos? — Google Antitrust Investigation In a Goolag State of Mind YouTube MeltdownAdmittedly this is an unscientific sampling. MORE
Reuters reports that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gave a series of live interviews on YouTube last Thursday to young social media celebrities, including French vlogger Laetitia Birbes who said that “YouTube’s idea was to do in Europe what they’re already doing in the U.S. MORE
If you’ve been following the YouTube advertising debacle, you may have seen reports that YouTube is planning on offering discounts (aka refunds) to the advertising accounts it burned by showing ads on terror, hate and other videos in violation of Google’s promises (aka contracts) with those advertisers. So why is YouTube having this problem? That’s why YouTube promised not to serve ads in those places in the first place. MORE
According to Complete Music Update: [Google] paid a company called RBB Economics to survey 1500 music consumers on its platform in a bid to respond to the music industry’s repeated vocal criticism of YouTube. The Europe-focused study reckons that – if all the music was somehow removed from YouTube – 85% of the time, users who are currently tapping some tunes on the video site would instead rely on TV or radio for their music, which pay relatively low royalties too. MORE
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn&# shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons. MORE
After doing that, YouTube’s attack on labels at MIDEM is triangulation of the first water particularly because I think that YouTube is simply a data profiling honeypot disguised as a video service. So here is the question: Is “YouTube for Artists” masking Google’s massive failure to innovate? I asked two working artists and artist rights advocates Blake Morgan and David Lowery what they thought about YouTube’s campaign. MORE
These education apps appear to link the user to Google’s entire suite of products, including YouTube. And of course as soon as you leave the education environment and go to say YouTube, get what happens to the privacy policy and terms of use? MORE
Television YouTube Google Tech Viacom Business The resolution ends a nearly seven-year-old case that was closely followed in both the entertainment and tech sectors. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq. MORE
A judge holds that YouTube isn't a "public forum" run by a "state actor." Business Politics Tech Business THR Online Google YouTube Politicsread more. THR, Esq. MORE
via @tpoletti: Google’s YouTube ad controversy should scare investors — Artist Rights Watch. creepy youtube YouTube Meltdown YouTube ScandalWhen is an “ad credit” actually a refund? As Chris wrote on MusicTech.Solutions, Google advertisers should be entitled to refunds stretching back years for Google’s failure to live up to its promises to protect advertisers from their ads appearing in terror videos. MORE
Imagine walking into a product manager’s office and telling them to forget putting the band’s videos on YouTube because it’s worthless. YouTube is a key part of our marketing plan, and so on. of YouTube’s overall usage. MORE
And of course YouTube has gotten away with it so far, just like Google has with so many of its bad acts. Video sites like YouTube sell ad time to companies, and the ads get automatically inserted before the videos play. Ads before isis video on YouTube? MORE
You’re going to need a bigger boat… You’ve probably seen a lot of handwringing in the press from YouTube about the Google-subsidized division isn’t profitable. If you look at YouTube as a video service, maybe Google can cook the books to show whatever they want. MORE
After doing that, YouTube’s attack on labels at MIDEM is triangulation of the first water particularly because I think that YouTube is simply a data profiling honeypot disguised as a video service. So here is the question: Is “YouTube for Artists” masking Google’s massive failure to innovate? I asked two working artists and artist rights advocates Blake Morgan and David Lowery what they thought about YouTube’s campaign. MORE
Nowhere is Google’s involvement with trafficking more obvious and easier to fix than in Google’s YouTube property. YTMA Jim Hood Pam Bondi YouTube and Human Trafficking January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. MORE
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn” shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons. MORE
I had the good fortune to participate in a SXSW panel about the mechanics of YouTube revenues. YTP, YTPC= “ YouTube Partner “, “YouTube Partner Channel”. Music Tech Solutions. MORE
Machinima YouTube Tech Business Machinima and Collective Digital Studio claim Freeplay charged video producers for music advertised as free. read more. Music THR Online THR, Esq. MORE
Eriq Gardner One rap artist speaks out against UMG, YouTube, and SOPA. Music Music Tech Business Universal Music Group YouTube SOPAread more. THR, Esq. MORE
What Google is essentially accomplishing is moving its riskier business lines under separate managers under the new Alphabet holding company but is leaving search, Android and YouTube in Google. (It What About YouTube? So why is YouTube still combined with search? MORE
YouTube Related Topics THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 26, 2018
A judge holds that YouTube isn't a "public forum" run by a "state actor." Business Politics Tech Business THR Online Google YouTube Politicsread more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 2, 2016
Lyor Cohen is going to run YouTube Music. First, remember that YouTube has made a point of telling us how unimportant music is to their business. Why it is that YouTube has such little clout internally is anyone’s guess. So how could Lyor repair the problems with YouTube?
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 21, 2018
You’ll hear a lot of trash talk about Lyor Cohen, but credit where it’s due–he gave an interview that interested me about how he sees his role at YouTube. So when Irving Azoff says of Google that YouTube doesn’t pay artists and songwriters adequately–even the top songwriters in the world who are members of Irving’s Global Music Rights–that’s entirely consistent with the predatory business model Jim DeLong identified.
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 7, 2015
After doing that, YouTube’s attack on labels at MIDEM is triangulation of the first water particularly because I think that YouTube is simply a data profiling honeypot disguised as a video service. So here is the question: Is “YouTube for Artists” masking Google’s massive failure to innovate? I asked two working artists and artist rights advocates Blake Morgan and David Lowery what they thought about YouTube’s campaign.
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 8, 2015
After doing that, YouTube’s attack on labels at MIDEM is triangulation of the first water particularly because I think that YouTube is simply a data profiling honeypot disguised as a video service. So here is the question: Is “YouTube for Artists” masking Google’s massive failure to innovate? I asked two working artists and artist rights advocates Blake Morgan and David Lowery what they thought about YouTube’s campaign.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 20, 2015
Heat Vision Television Television Culture Tech THR Online YouTubeTwo Japanese companies duel over who owns Ultraman outside his country of origin. read more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
[Editor Charlie sez: We’re pleased to publish this guest post on YouTube written by Maria Schneider , a five-time GRAMMY-winning composer and bandleader, a board member of the Council of Music Creators , and an active supporter of MusicAnswers.org.]. youtube class action YouTube Meltdown
Music Technology Policy
APRIL 29, 2016
Now YouTube has announced that it will hold money on ContentID claims unless the YouTube account files a counternotification, including ones based on the poster’s interpretation of fair use. If the lawsuit isn’t filed, then YouTube releases the money.
Music Technology Policy
AUGUST 20, 2017
The place where we have problems, of course, is with the New Boss companies like YouTube, Google and Facebook. I was honored last year to have been asked to participate in a symposium on moral rights co-sponsored by the U.S.
Music Technology Policy
MAY 4, 2016
Imagine walking into a product manager’s office and telling them to forget putting the band’s videos on YouTube because it’s worthless. YouTube is a key part of our marketing plan, and so on. of YouTube’s overall usage.
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 3, 2015
And of course YouTube has gotten away with it so far, just like Google has with so many of its bad acts. Video sites like YouTube sell ad time to companies, and the ads get automatically inserted before the videos play. Ads before isis video on YouTube?
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 28, 2017
via @tpoletti: Google’s YouTube ad controversy should scare investors — Artist Rights Watch. creepy youtube YouTube Meltdown YouTube ScandalWhen is an “ad credit” actually a refund? As Chris wrote on MusicTech.Solutions, Google advertisers should be entitled to refunds stretching back years for Google’s failure to live up to its promises to protect advertisers from their ads appearing in terror videos.
Music Technology Policy
AUGUST 13, 2015
What Google is essentially accomplishing is moving its riskier business lines under separate managers under the new Alphabet holding company but is leaving search, Android and YouTube in Google. (It What About YouTube? So why is YouTube still combined with search?
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 16, 2009
Further follow up to my post on Wednesday regarding YouTube’s automated audio-muting of user-generated videos containing unlicensed music… According to this piece at the Hollywood Reporter. YouTube is taking things a step further… allowing users to REPLACE offending music in video soundtracks with pre-cleared music… (automatically?). Tags: copyright Film youtube Entertainment law fair use Intellectual property First Amendment
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Another YouTube fish story. The Values Gap redux: Must read post by James Bridle on the truly bizarre goings on at YouTube Kids. I’ve also been aware for some time of the increasingly symbiotic relationship between younger children and YouTube.
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 8, 2016
In response to Mr. Azoff, one of the few in the music industry who has stood up to Google , a YouTube star asked why does the music industry keep taking the money from YouTube if it’s so awful. Uncategorized YouTube Meltdown Irving Azoff YouTube
Music Technology Policy
MAY 15, 2016
[We’re pleased to post this open letter to YouTube written by Maria Schneider , a five-time GRAMMY-winning composer and bandleader, a board member of the Council of Music Creators , and an active supporter of MusicAnswers.org.]. Open Letter to YouTube, “Pushers” of Piracy.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 27, 2013
Google has a lot of excuses for why they profit from piracy, but what is inexcusable is how YouTube profits from hate videos and war porn. YouTube is the communication medium of choice for another group of anti-Semites.
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Reuters reports that European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gave a series of live interviews on YouTube last Thursday to young social media celebrities, including French vlogger Laetitia Birbes who said that “YouTube’s idea was to do in Europe what they’re already doing in the U.S.
Music Technology Policy
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Here’s another monetized YouTube video about how to self-inject…what exactly? It’s from the playlist “ How to shoot dope “ #YTMA
Music Technology Policy
JULY 2, 2017
via @davidclowery: Does Google Use Dominance in Search to Steer Traffic to “Unofficial” YouTube Videos? — Google Antitrust Investigation In a Goolag State of Mind YouTube MeltdownAdmittedly this is an unscientific sampling.
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 30, 2017
If you’ve been following the YouTube advertising debacle, you may have seen reports that YouTube is planning on offering discounts (aka refunds) to the advertising accounts it burned by showing ads on terror, hate and other videos in violation of Google’s promises (aka contracts) with those advertisers. So why is YouTube having this problem? That’s why YouTube promised not to serve ads in those places in the first place.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JANUARY 27, 2012
Eriq Gardner One rap artist speaks out against UMG, YouTube, and SOPA. Music Music Tech Business Universal Music Group YouTube SOPAread more. THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 24, 2014
According to The Information : YouTube is reaching out to video producers to gauge their interest in producing child-oriented content. The project comes amid a management transition at YouTube that could cause delays. YouTube has, of course, always catered to kids. youtube
Music Technology Policy
MARCH 5, 2015
You’re going to need a bigger boat… You’ve probably seen a lot of handwringing in the press from YouTube about the Google-subsidized division isn’t profitable. If you look at YouTube as a video service, maybe Google can cook the books to show whatever they want.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 16, 2012
The Business Tech Business Google MPAA Viacom YouTubeEriq Gardner What did the Second Circuit really say in its recent verdict on Viacom's appeal? Hollywood studios offer a reading. The cyberlocker has its own interpretation. There's no peace in ongoing copyright wars. read more. THR, Esq.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 16, 2013
YouTube Tech Business The plaintiffs sued in 2007 over alleged infringements on the video-sharing site. read more. The Business THR, Esq.
DealFatigue
JANUARY 12, 2009
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn&# shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 23, 2014
Nowhere is Google’s involvement with trafficking more obvious and easier to fix than in Google’s YouTube property. YTMA Jim Hood Pam Bondi YouTube and Human Trafficking January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 21, 2016
Here’s what Tunecore said: “You cannot submit tracks to YouTube for revenue collection that. by Youtube.”. Audiam’s reply was not correct, however: YouTube does indeed allow artists to monetize tracks that include the type of non-exclusive legitimate samples I mention here, but content owners need to sign up with Content ID directly, as opposed to using a middle man, and most indies can’t do that so we’re back to square one.].
DealFatigue
JANUARY 12, 2009
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn” shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons.
DealFatigue
JANUARY 12, 2009
My kids turned me on to “Charlie The Unicorn” shortly after it made its debut on youtube several years ago. Plenty of talented (and not so talented) folks make shorts and distribute them on youtube. Like most user generated content, Charlie , a flash animated 2D short, was made on a shoestring and the production values reflect that. Still, the work is smart, funny and quotable in the vein of Caddyshack and The Simpsons.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2017
Facing the claim it is violating the First Amendment, the tech giant says allowing users an option to filter doesn't amount to censorship. read more. THR, Esq. Business Politics Tech Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 11, 2010
By Matthew Belloni Three of the major Hollywood studios have joined performing rights associations in supporting Viacom’s $1 billion copyright lawsuit against YouTube. Tags: Copyright Fair Use IP/Tech Web/Tech YouTube An amicus brief was filed Friday in New York by a coalition including Warner Bros., NBC Universal.
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2012
From the Hollywood Reporter: Sarah Silverman and others announce new YouTube channels and content here. In addition, more than sixty (yup, 60) new channels will make their debuts on YouTube. New YouTube partners include Endemol and the BBC. More info
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 3, 2016
An increasing number of artists are stepping forward to condemn YouTube’s sleazy business practices ranging from YouTube’s improbable royalty payments to Google’s legacy DMCA notice and shakedown business practices. YouTube.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 18, 2014
Television YouTube Google Tech Viacom Business The resolution ends a nearly seven-year-old case that was closely followed in both the entertainment and tech sectors. read more. The Business THR Online THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
These education apps appear to link the user to Google’s entire suite of products, including YouTube. And of course as soon as you leave the education environment and go to say YouTube, get what happens to the privacy policy and terms of use?
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Machinima YouTube Tech Business Machinima and Collective Digital Studio claim Freeplay charged video producers for music advertised as free. read more. Music THR Online THR, Esq.
Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
We all know that YouTube pays the lowest royalty rate and has the least transparent royalty statements of any digital service. YouTube needs hits. Taylor Swift’s 1989 release led the way on putting this YouTube situation back on the right track.
Music Technology Policy
JULY 5, 2014
In a teachable moment for indies who took the YouTube hillbilly deal, news reports tells us that YouTube got a warning from embattled EU-Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia. Mr. Almunia is already the subject of harsh criticism by a huge number of consumer groups, business groups and Members of the European Parliament over his controversial antitrust settlement with Google and needs YouTube problems like a cold bidet in winter.
Music Technology Policy
MAY 12, 2017
According to Complete Music Update: [Google] paid a company called RBB Economics to survey 1500 music consumers on its platform in a bid to respond to the music industry’s repeated vocal criticism of YouTube. The Europe-focused study reckons that – if all the music was somehow removed from YouTube – 85% of the time, users who are currently tapping some tunes on the video site would instead rely on TV or radio for their music, which pay relatively low royalties too.
Current Trends
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Gamers beware – YouTube will take you down for “Let’s Play” videos. A flurry of activity occurred in early December as YouTube users posting “Let’s Play” videos, which generally feature recorded gameplay with running commentary by the user, were hit with Content ID takedown claims resulting in thousands of blocked videos. What’s more interesting is YouTube activated this round of Content ID matches without the support of the game developers.
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