Until yesterday, “Sponsorships” was only in beta for gaming channels. Now, the fan subscription model is available to all gamers and in beta for select musicians and other creators.
Source: Patreon Just Raised $60M, Now YouTube Is Gunning For It with Fan ‘Sponsorships – hypebot
The company wants to use the cash infusion to further build out its platform, grow its staff and target new markets around the world. Patreon’s pitch to podcasters, musicians and other creators has been its ability to unlock alternative revenue streams through subscriptions and recurring patronage.
Source: Patreon Raises $60 Million Series C Round of Funding | Variety
In quite a short time, copyright has come to be seen by many outside our industry as an inhibitor to creativity and innovation instead of the enabler and protector it once was. It’s true to say that the consequent disruption to our industry has been felt more intensely in some countries than others.
Source: Michael Healy on World Copyright Issues to Publishers Need to Watch
Big Blue has been making considerable steps forward with research and development projects aimed at broadening the scope of distributed ledger technology to include industries other than the financial services.
Source: IBM far outranks Microsoft as blockchain industry leader, report says
The digital content revolution has done a lot for increasing access and visibility for artists and authors, but the current publishing giants have failed to adequately adjust to the times in a few crucial areas.
Source: Op Ed: How Blockchain Technology Will Disrupt Digital Content Distribution — Bitcoin Magazine
The viewing experience of watching movies and TV shows on the Web has now moved from a cumbersome and possibly insecure arrangement to the security of the Open Web Platform. The integration of the EME API into the Open Web enables Web browsers to communicate with the software that allows playback of protected content.
Source: W3C Publishes Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) as a W3C Recommendation
Ricall offered music licensed for use in advertising, film, and TV – and Metis says it’s hopeful of igniting interest in the music licensing and digital music download sectors, as well as e-commerce retailers and software developers.
The software at issue is protected by copyright, but what makes Rearden’s claim in this regard one to watch is how Rearden is telling a court that the author of the software gets to control output files. The studios, which have now ganged up to fight the lawsuit, object to this theory of ownership.
Source: Hollywood’s Use of “Stolen” Computer Technology Tests Ownership Theories | Hollywood Reporter
YouNow, the global video platform that pioneered social livestreaming, has today announced the PROPS Ecosystem, a group of media applications powered by a new cryptocurrency, PROPS.
Source: YouNow Announces the PROPS Ecosystem, Brings Cryptocurrency to Mobile Video – Blockchain News
Blockchain tech is powerful, but it is by no means a turnkey solution. Companies are still figuring out how to use the tech to support their own business flows, but those who are successful learn that blockchain-based processes are sustainable, safe, and inexpensive.
Source: Does Blockchain Technology Pose a Threat to Netflix? | Investopedia