Planning ahead
Podcast hosting and distribution platform Libsyn has scheduled a tutorial for November 12 called 4 Podcasting Trends to Plan for in 2027. Those trends are:
- video integration
- monetization realities
- AI
- Audience growth
Part of the motivation for this event is YouTube’s doubling of requirements to join its Partner Program, which allows creators to monetize their videos.
The event will be hosted by two Libsyn execs: Emilio Tello (Manager of Customer Growth) and (Manager of Video Marketing).
AFM launches a ‘Human Made, Human Paid’ campaign
The American Federation of Musicians, the largest entertainment labor union, has launched a public advocacy campaign: “Human Made, Human Paid.” It’s about AI, as one might surmise. Three bullet points define the outline of this effort:
- Consent: Musicians must have the right to approve or refuse the use of their recorded performances to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) models.
- Credit: Artists deserve clear, transparent attribution when their work is utilized.
- Compensation: Musicians must be fairly paid when record labels profit from AI licensing deals or technology partnerships.
The AFM is directing this campaign to a group of major labels which includes Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group (WMG), and Disney’s Hollywood Records.
