Makeup guru Michelle Phan, one of YouTube's most popular publishers with over 6.7 million subscribers, may have the vast influence that can give brands the exposure they crave. But, that hasn't stopped electronic dance music label Ultra from suing her for allegedly using its music without the proper license. Reuters reported that Phan is being sued by Ultra Records LLC and Ultra International Music Publishing LLC, which allege that she has used "dozens" of songs in her tutorials. They are asking the YouTube content creator stop using their music and pay up to $150,000 for each usage violation. Ultra's current repertoire of artists includes EDM superstars Kaskade, Fedde Le Grand, Benny Benassi, Axwell and The Bloody Beetroots. Stacy Debroff, CEO of social media firm Mom Central Consulting and a former litigator, said that if what Ultra claims is true, then it is "definitely an unlicensed use." "You absolutely and unquestionably have to get a license to use music. It's not that hard to do, and it's ultimately not that expensive to do," she said. While labels likely won't sue individuals who use one or two tracks, Debroff said they will take action if the music leads to monetization, like a company using its music in marketing campaigns or online publishers utilizing it as part of their careers. Phan not only sells advertising against her videos, but she uses the publicity to help promote her other ventures including a makeup line. "This is an individual who has branded... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'
[ AdWeek | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Brooks, associate director of business marketing, global, Spotify Digital media consumers seamlessly transition from audio to video throughout their day — listening to a favorite playlist during a workout or commute, then tuning into video content when relaxing in front of screens at the... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2023-12-14 15:56:06 UTC ]
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Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-12-12 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Where exactly is tech going? Joanne McNeil's debut novel 'Wrong Way' and billionaire Marc Andreessen's 'Techno-Optimist Manifesto' offer some clues. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-12-12 11:00:26 UTC ]
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Psychological thriller Eileen is an adaptation of the 2015 debut novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, who often writes about female loners, giving special attention to the parts of her characters that many would consider unbefitting of a leading lady. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-12-08 09:00:00 UTC ]
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75 Notable Translations 2023, by Michelle Johnson Lit Lists [email protected] Mon, 12/04/2023 - 15:13 In an interview up at the Booker Prizes, 2023 International Booker Prize–winning translator Angela Rodel describes the work of author and... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2023-12-04 21:13:28 UTC ]
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Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but quite a few of the deals are still live. We're also seeing new discounts and bundles pop up that weren't previously listed. If you didn't get everything you need during the frenzy of Black Friday sales, you can still save on Amazon Echos, Dyson vacs,... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-12-01 16:43:49 UTC ]
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In his memoir Speak, Memory, Vladimir Nabokov reflected: “Music, I regret to say, affects me merely as an arbitrary succession of more or less irritating sounds.” The furor over Lolita may have died down, but this confession still has the power to shock. Did the man just say he doesn’t like... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-29 09:55:49 UTC ]
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Cyber Monday is right around the corner and this year, much like year's past, we're seeing plenty of Black Friday deals bleed into the new week. If you didn't get the chance to shop on Friday, there's still time to snag a few good deals on all kinds of tech, including... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-26 14:00:25 UTC ]
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Like Amazon Prime Day before it, Black Friday is a good time to save on Amazon’s own devices. We’re seeing some deals that match — and a few that beat — the prices from July and October’s sales. If you’ve had your eye on a Fire TV Stick or a Ring doorbell, or if you want... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-24 05:01:57 UTC ]
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We've still got a few hours before Black Friday begins in earnest, but the deals are already here. Really, Black Friday deals have been here for the entire month of November. As has been the case for a few years in a row, most retailers including Amazon, Target, Best Buy... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-23 21:00:15 UTC ]
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After a perilous journey from Gaza to Egypt, which included a five-kilometre walk on foot, with his hands up as missiles exploded around him, Akram Al-Sabbagh was welcomed by his relieved family at Toronto Pearson International Airport Tuesday morning. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-11-21 17:11:07 UTC ]
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The inaugural rights center at Nairobi International Book Fair featured B2B meetings and an issue-driven panel discussion. The post Rights Edition: Discussion, Meetings in Nairobi’s New Trading Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-17 19:53:37 UTC ]
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Amazon started its Black Friday deals early this year, and many Amazon devices are on sale right now. We sifted through the sale and selected standout deals on Amazon Kindles, Fire TV sticks, Echo speakers, and Eero routers. There's also a bundle that combines an Amazon... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-11-17 15:30:25 UTC ]
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Blaming inflation and customer price sensitivity, Indigo Books & Music, Canada's leading book retailer, saw a 12.4% decline in sales for the second quarter ending September 30. Sales fell both at physical stores and online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Snippets of Michelle Williams’s narration of Britney Spears’s new memoir have proved explosively popular online. But what goes into selecting a celebrity reader for an audiobook? Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-11-01 22:47:54 UTC ]
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"I gagged when it was revealed who Justin Timberlake was throwing on a blaccent for." Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2023-10-28 12:00:26 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama will perform the digital audiobook edition of WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, coming October 31! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-10-25 11:45:24 UTC ]
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Michelle Williams' impression of Justin Timberlake as she narrates Britney Spears' memoir is going viral as 'the greatest clip of audio since Watergate.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-10-25 01:06:01 UTC ]
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From Oct. 11-14, more than 200,000 people made the pilgrimage to Manhattan's Javits Center for New York Comic Con, the annual gathering of fans across movies, television, comic books, anime and video games. The massive convention floor was filled with activations of all sizes from some of the... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2023-10-20 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Get a backstage pass to the lives of Madonna, Tupac, and George Harrison in these biographies, which hit bookstore shelves this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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