Youtube launched a partner program at SXSW 2010 called Musicians Wanted. Musicians who are accepted by Youtube will be able to make money when their Youtube videos are embedded on external websites, including music blogs. They’ll also get to add tour dates and “buy” links for music, merchandise and receive advertising generated from pre-roll, text and overlay advertising.
Musicians will have to upload real videos, static images will not be accepted. The reason behind this to maximize attention to the videos, prevent people’s eyes wander and keep Youtube’s advertising rates up.
It seems Myspace will be affected by this cool win-win program in the near future.
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