Changing public videos to unlisted or private removes their watch hours from the 4,000-hour metric. Cleaning up can improve averages but may lower the total.
October 5, 2025
Expert guides on music promotion, Spotify marketing, and building your fanbase. Learn from real campaign data and proven strategies.
Expert guides on music promotion, Spotify marketing, and building your fanbase. Learn from real campaign data and proven strategies.
Get answers to common questions about music marketing and promotion.
Changing public videos to unlisted or private removes their watch hours from the 4,000-hour metric. Cleaning up can improve averages but may lower the total.
October 5, 2025
There is no hard reset when you update titles or thumbnails. If CTR and satisfaction improve, YouTube can show your video to more viewers.
October 5, 2025
Shorts feed views do not help with the 4,000 watch-hour path, but they do count toward YouTube’s Shorts-based eligibility path. Use Shorts to spark long-form sessions.
October 5, 2025
Step-by-step guides to master music promotion and grow your audience.
Optimize for Spotify's algorithm by focusing on save rates, completion rates, and early engagement to unlock Radio, Discover Weekly, and Release Radar.
Get answers to common questions about music marketing and promotion.
Changing public videos to unlisted or private removes their watch hours from the 4,000-hour metric. Cleaning up can improve averages but may lower the total.
October 5, 2025
There is no hard reset when you update titles or thumbnails. If CTR and satisfaction improve, YouTube can show your video to more viewers.
October 5, 2025
Shorts feed views do not help with the 4,000 watch-hour path, but they do count toward YouTube’s Shorts-based eligibility path. Use Shorts to spark long-form sessions.
October 5, 2025
Step-by-step guides to master music promotion and grow your audience.
Optimize for Spotify's algorithm by focusing on save rates, completion rates, and early engagement to unlock Radio, Discover Weekly, and Release Radar.
September 20, 2025
Optimize your Spotify for Artists profile with Canvas videos, artist playlists, and strategic updates to increase engagement by 200-300%.
September 20, 2025
Quick Summary: Build a save-first TikTok to Spotify funnel that uses smart links, creator-powered Spark Ads, and server events to capture intent and compound real fan growth.
September 19, 2025
Compare different music platforms, tools, and strategies.
Stop spreading budget everywhere. Use data-backed guidance on when to invest in Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and TikTok, plus sample budgets and success metrics.
September 13, 2025
September 20, 2025
Optimize your Spotify for Artists profile with Canvas videos, artist playlists, and strategic updates to increase engagement by 200-300%.
September 20, 2025
Quick Summary: Build a save-first TikTok to Spotify funnel that uses smart links, creator-powered Spark Ads, and server events to capture intent and compound real fan growth.
September 19, 2025
Compare different music platforms, tools, and strategies.
Stop spreading budget everywhere. Use data-backed guidance on when to invest in Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and TikTok, plus sample budgets and success metrics.
September 13, 2025
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Browse the rest of our library by topic whenever you're ready.
Curated lists and rankings of music industry tools, platforms, and strategies.
Clear explanations of music industry terms and concepts.
Comprehensive guides covering core topics in the music industry.
Data-driven insights about the music industry and marketing trends.