VEVO HOLDINGS INC.

What VEVO HOLDINGS INC. does

Vevo operates a global music video network that distributes professionally produced music video content on behalf of record labels and artists. The network reaches viewers through two primary channels: YouTube, where Vevo maintains the largest network of music channels, and a growing footprint of connected television (CTV) applications on smart TVs, IPTVs, set-top boxes, and OTT devices. The platform hosts more than 1 million music videos and reports approximately 22 billion monthly video views and 1.5 billion hours of monthly viewing across its distribution footprint. Vevo is operated by Vevo LLC, a privately held US company headquartered in New York, with a UK subsidiary (Vevo (UK) Limited) serving European audiences across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, plus operations in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

Vevo's product portfolio includes the core Vevo Music Video Network for distribution, Vevo Originals and Vevo Official Live Performance for exclusive content, Vevo for Artists for artist services, the DSCVR Artists to Watch program (now in its twelfth year, recognizing emerging talent), the Vevo Connected Television App, the Vevo-XITE subscription CTV app co-developed with XITE Networks, Vevo Evolve (an ad targeting and optimization suite launched April 2025), Attention Guaranteed (an attention-metrics measurement product launched January 2026 with Adelaide), and a brand-outcomes measurement partnership with DISQO. The technology stack integrates with major measurement, data, and ad-tech providers including Nielsen, Microsoft, LiveRamp, Experian, AudienceProject, and Google Analytics, indicating a data-driven ad-tech architecture that is largely dependent on third-party infrastructure rather than proprietary AI products.

Vevo generates the majority of its revenue through advertising across YouTube and CTV inventory, with a secondary subscription revenue stream from the Vevo-XITE App (recurring billing with free trial option). The go-to-market is hybrid: a product-led motion leveraging YouTube distribution scale, an event-driven motion anchored by DSCVR Artists to Watch and advertiser upfronts, and a sales-led motion targeting brands and agencies through custom solutions. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. Vevo serves two primary customer segments: record labels and artists seeking global distribution and audience monetization for music video catalogs, and advertisers seeking premium, brand-safe video inventory with advanced targeting, attention measurement, and brand-outcomes capabilities on music-related content.

Name

VEVO HOLDINGS INC.

Legal name

Vevo LLC

Website

https://hq.vevo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vevo operates the world's largest music video network, distributing over 1 million videos globally through YouTube and connected television platforms. It serves record labels, artists, and advertisers with advertising-supported streaming plus a subscription CTV application.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Video Streaming & Distribution

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Music & Concert Video Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music/Audio-Visual Streaming Channels (Concerts, Music Video Channels) (MPABAHAL), Music Video Streaming within DSPs (MPAIACAG), Creator/Artist Direct-to-Fan Streaming & Membership (MPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Music video network
• Video streaming platform
• Connected television advertising
• Music content distribution
• Premium video advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Vevo generates primary revenue through advertising, serving ads across its music video content on YouTube, connected television apps, and mobile platforms. The platform provides targeted advertising based on viewer demographics and geographic location.
2. Subscription Services (Vevo-XITE App): The Vevo-XITE branded CTV application offers subscription-based access to content, features, and functionalities. Users can sign up with free trial periods and are charged subscription fees on recurring billing cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vevo operates a global music video network offering access to over 1 million music videos distributed through YouTube (the largest network of music channels on YouTube) and connected television partners. The company provides advertising solutions for brands, promotional and distribution services for artists and labels, original content production, and a subscription CTV application co-managed with XITE Networks.

Product overview

Vevo operates as a single unified music video network/platform with multiple integrated products and services. The core Vevo Music Video Network provides access to over 1 million music videos distributed globally through YouTube (as the largest music channel network operator on YouTube) and connected television partners. The product portfolio includes Vevo Originals (exclusive content offerings), Vevo For Artists (artist services for building, monetizing, and promoting visual catalogs), DSCVR Artists to Watch (annual emerging artist showcase program), the Vevo Connected Television App (CTV distribution), the Vevo-XITE App (co-branded CTV subscription app), Vevo For Advertisers (brand advertising platform), Vevo Evolve (advanced ad targeting suite), and Attention Guaranteed (attention-based ad measurement). The CTV offering enables labels to build incremental audiences and revenue in new environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DSCVR Artists to Watch (ATW): Annual taste-maker program highlighting emerging global artists poised to break through. Now in its twelfth year (2026).
• Vevo Originals
• Vevo Evolve
• DSCVR

Products and services

• Vevo Music Video Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 billion monthly video views
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• DISQOcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026DISQO named as Preferred Brand Outcomes Measurement Partner in the U.S. Provides measurement capabilities for advertising campaign outcomes and brand performance tracking.
• AdelaidecoreTechnology or Integration · 29 January 2026Partnership to launch 'Attention Guaranteed' measurement product. Focuses on attention metrics for advertising effectiveness across Vevo's connected television platform.
• Boost MobileflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2025Title sponsor of Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2026 campaign. Part of wider campaign where select DSCVR performances integrate Boost Mobile branding. Provides promotional support and funding for emerging artist content.
• ExperiancoreTechnology or Integration · 10 April 2025Partnership to enhance advertising targeting capabilities in the UK market. Experian provides data and targeting solutions for improved audience segmentation and campaign performance.
• XITE Networks USA Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVevo-XITE branded connected television application providing subscription-based access to premium music video content. XITE co-manages the application with Vevo, combining Vevo's music video library with XITE's platform technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Spotify: Spotify is the largest audio music streaming subscription service and has been expanding into music video and podcast video. While primarily audio, Spotify competes for the same music-related ad and subscription dollars and music-rights holder attention.
• TikTok: TikTok is the dominant short-form music video platform and a major competitor for music-driven video attention and ad budgets. While the format (short-form, UGC) differs from Vevo's long-form premium music videos, both compete for the same artist and brand sponsorships.
• Apple Music: Apple Music is a major subscription DSP that includes music video content within its service. It is comparable as a vertically integrated music streaming platform competing for music video viewer engagement and label partnerships.
• YouTube (Google): YouTube is Vevo's primary distribution platform and the largest music video destination globally. YouTube/Google competes for the same music video advertising budgets and audience attention, and changes in YouTube's monetization or algorithm directly drive Vevo's economics.

Direct peers

• Music Choice: Music Choice operates curated music video and audio channels distributed across U.S. cable, satellite, CTV, and mobile — directly comparable to Vevo's music video network and CTV channel business. Both monetize music video catalogs via advertising and carriage fees in CTV environments.
• Tidal: Tidal is a music streaming service with strong emphasis on music videos, artist exclusives, and high-quality audio/video — directly comparable to Vevo's premium music video experience and artist-direct positioning.
• XITE Networks: XITE Networks powers the Vevo-XITE CTV app and operates its own interactive music video channels globally. As Vevo's JV partner in the subscription CTV product, XITE is a direct peer in music video curation and CTV distribution technology.

Emerging players

• SoundCloud: SoundCloud is a music and audio streaming platform with a creator-direct focus, comparable to Vevo's 'Vevo For Artists' offering. While primarily audio, SoundCloud competes for emerging-artist mindshare and music video-adjacent content.
• Audiomack: Audiomack is a free music streaming and artist-discovery platform with emerging music video functionality, comparable to Vevo's emerging-artist pipeline through DSCVR and creator-direct artist services.

Regional players

• JioSaavn: JioSaavn is a leading music streaming service in India with growing music video offerings, comparable as a music streaming and video distribution platform but with primary geographic focus in South Asia rather than competing directly with Vevo's core markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/vevo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/vevo
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vevo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vevo
• Instagraminstagram.com/vevo

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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