YouTube Music Adds Student Discount Plans

YouTube has added student plans that match discounts offered by Spotify and other competitors YouTube Music Premium will cost students $4.99 per month and YouTube Premium which includes video is $6.99. Students who sign up by the end of January can lock in Premium at the special rate of $5.99…

YouTube launches student plans for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

Student plans are available for YouTube Music Premium for $4.99 and YouTube Premium for $6.99.
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YouTube Music Charts 11.2-8.18: Ariana Grande Is #1, Linkin Park Passes 1B Views

On the YouTube Music Charts this week, Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” reached #1 on the US Top Songs Chart, Linkin Park’s “Numb” crosses 1 billion views, and Queen continues up charts again following the release of their biopic Highlights – Linkin Park’s official music video for “Numb” hit 1B…

YouTube Music launches its first-ever UK Ones to Watch artist spotlight

The list has been compiled based on YouTube views, engagement from music fans and YouTube Music analytics
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UK’s Music Managers Forum teams up with YouTube to launch Accelerator Programme for Managers

Successful applicants will receive grants of up to £15,000 and professional training
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YouTube Music is on a worldwide recruitment blitz for senior executives

Over 15 senior music roles are currently advertised by Google-owned company
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Latest Industry: Aaptiv, Michael Jackson, YouTube Music, XXXTentacion, Capitol Studios, More…

Aaptiv raises $22 million. Digital health and wellness app Aaptiv has raised $22 million in its Series C funding.  Strategic investors include Amazon Alexa Fund, Disney, Warner Music Group, and NWS Holdings.  Aaptiv has raised $52 million to date. Unru…

Lyor Cohen: ‘I’ve always had the gift of being self-assured.’

One of the most talked about execs of all time on the industry… and himself
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YouTube Music goes fully live in 17 markets – including the US, UK and Canada

Google platform says it has ‘aggressive goals’ for growth this year
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1 Week Later – So, Where’s YouTube Music?

May 22nd came and went.  So, why do so few people have access to YouTube Music? You’ve probably heard the announcement by now. Google’s ‘potential’ game-changing streaming music service – YouTube Music – finally had the support of the music industry.  …