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RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
TikTok is now in the micro-dramas game with PineDrama app
We’ve been following the emergence of ‘micro-dramas’ – soapy TV shows made for viewing in one-minute episodes on mobile phones. But it seems TikTok has also taken notice of this latest online-video trend. The company has quietly launched its own micro-dramas app, called PineDrama, in the US and Brazil. “Immerse yourself in short dramas without ads, any time,” is […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
ChatGPT to get its first adverts: could artists benefit?
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is already a rival to Google for people’s searches. Now it’s parking its tanks on the internet giant’s advertising lawn too. “In the coming weeks, we’re also planning to start testing ads in the U.S. for the free and Go tiers, so more people can benefit from our tools with fewer usage limits […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Bruno Mars dropped in to Roblox hit game Steal A Brainrot
Absolutely every marketing lever is going to be pulled in service of the new Bruno Mars album, and one of them is marked ‘Roblox’. A virtual version of Mars appeared on the platform this weekend performing his new single ‘I Just Might’. The activation is a useful snapshot of how music campaigns on Roblox have evolved. This […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 19, 2026 12:29am · Payusnomind
ChatGPT Ads Are Coming, and They’ll Change Targeting Forever
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT ChatGPT has announced a new tier called Go. In the list of features, you’ll notice something odd: a tiny disclaimer that reads “This plan may include ads” with a link to learn more. They’re coming… Ads are now being tested in the US. These tests aren’t aimed at identifying whether it’s something to do; their focus is on finding the right way to do it. That makes it an inevitability.…
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:54pm · Musically
Kobalt and Madverse team up to boost South Asian royalties
There is plenty of excitement around the growth in streams for Indian and South Asian artists, but in some cases royalties aren’t yet flowing as they should be. That’s something Kobalt and local firm Madverse Music are trying to solve with their new partnership. Madverse is a distribution, publishing and marketing firm that works with more than 150,000 […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:51pm · Musically
Blackpink reveal physical editions of ‘Deadline’ mini-album
2026 is going to be quite the year for K-Pop’s global growth. BTS have revealed their new album and a 79-date world tour, but fellow South Korean stars Blackpink are also back on cycle this year. The group are already in the midst of their ‘Deadline’ tour, with dates announced up to 26 January in Hong Kong. […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:49pm · Musically
Sacem and Mavin Records launch ‘Afrocroiser’ songwriting camp
Early next week, a group of French and Nigerian songwriters will be getting together in Lagos to collaborate under the wing of Mavin Records, French collecting society Sacem and the French Embassy in Nigeria. They have teamed up for the first ‘Afrocroiser’ writing camp, which will take place in Mavin’s studios from 18-25 January. The […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:47pm · Musically
10 artists to get $100k each from Tidal ‘Headliners’ contest
Last November, streaming service Tidal started allowing artists to upload tracks directly to its platform, SoundCloud-style. The announcement came with the promise of a ‘Headliners’ contest with a $1m prize pool for DIY musicians. Now the first winners have been announced. 10 artists will trouser $100k each, paid directly to their Cash App balances – Cash […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:44pm · Musically
BMG merges sync, production music and media-services teams
There is more restructuring afoot within BMG, which is bringing together its sync, production music and media services teams into one brand called Sync+. The company said the new structure “strengthens coordination across regions and enables BMG to operate with greater speed, clarity, and consistency throughout the creative and licensing processes”. A one-stop-shop for brands, filmmakers and creators is […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:41pm · Musically
AI-music firm Udio is recruiting a head of artist partnerships
Fresh from signing licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, AI-music startup Udio is now looking to build bridges with the music industry in another way: by recruiting a head of artist partnerships. Whoever gets the US-based role will “lead Udio’s relationships with artists, artist managers, labels, and key stakeholders across the music […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:34pm · Musically
Spotify to raise its Premium prices in the US by $1 next month
Spotify’s announcement last August that it was raising its subscription prices outside the US begged the obvious question of when it would do so *inside* the US too. Reports in November predicted a hike in Q1 2026, and they were on the money. Spotify announced its plans yesterday for the US as well as Estonia and Latvia. In the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:30pm · Musically
AI track ‘Jag vet, du är inte min’ banned from Swedish charts
We’re already thinking hard about how streaming services should treat AI-generated music in 2026, but as more tracks using AI in various ways go viral, there are challenges for another group of industry entities: chart compilers. Last year we covered the controversy around the original version of UK producer Haven’s ‘I Run’, whose AI-assisted vocals […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 2:02pm · Hypebot
How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT
How artists can become AI experts just by building stronger intuition, and why that's even important in the first place. The post How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 12:09pm · Musically
What will give you the marketing edge in 2026?
As revealed by Music Ally’s recent Campaigns of the Year report, 2025 was chock-full of creative and future-facing marketing efforts that engaged fans worldwide.  With the popularity of physical music formats rising, superfan communities making a splash, and lots more, 2026 is looking to be another year of opportunity. In this Sandbox Guide, we’ve compiled advice from […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 16, 2026 12:06pm · Musically
David Byrne and Olivia Rodrigo release special ‘drivers license’ recording
For the fifth anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s record-breaking single ‘drivers license’ — which got her to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at just 17 years old, making her the youngest ever artist to take the spot — iconic Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has covered the single, now available for listening online and on […] The post is from Music Ally.