Here we preview 2017’s upcoming DIY Musician Conference, an event curated specifically with independent, do-it-yourself musicians in mind, designed to assist with their careers and allow them to meet others in their field. ______________________________ Guest post by Chris Robley of DIY Musician Tickets to the DIY Musician Conference are only…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our compilation of helpful tips and advice for DIY and indie artists this week cover how to utilize direct-response marketing, how artists can make money off of YouTube, what Disney can teach unsigned bands, and much, much more. Which Social Platforms Are Marketers Using The Most In 2017? Using Direct-Response…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Getting Verified • Concert Tips • Complete SEO Checklist • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored getting verified on Shazam, how to behave responsibly at live shows, a complete search engine optimization checklist for musicians, and more. Shivani Patel | Tips For Getting Verified On Shazam And Accessing Analytics Kara Masterson | Responsible Rock N Roll: 4 Tips For Your…
Which Social Platforms Are Marketers Using The Most In 2017?
So many social media choices; so little time. Knowing where to put your marketing energies in the overcrowded social media landscape can be tough. This chart shows where marketing professionals are putting their time and money in 2017.
Grammys (Finally) Shift To Online Voting
In a bid to increase member participation in the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is changing its voting procedure to allow ballots to be cast online. The changes to the ballot system, unveiled this week, will see the Academy shift to online voting, effective immediately. The organization said the changes…
4 Important Concert Tips
Attending live shows can provide some of the most rewarding experiences of your life, provided you plan for them appropriately. Here we look at four tips for maximizing your enjoyment and minimizing misery. ___________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Kara Masterson outlines four key elements for making sure your…
Spotify Expands Concert Listings,Ticketing with Eventbrite, AXS Deals
Spotify has strengthened it link to live music, adding concert listings and tickets from AEG’s AXS and leading DIY ticketer Eventbrite. Presumably tickets from Ticketfly, which Eventbrite just aquired from Pandora, will soon be added, as well. To date, Spotify has featured over 150,000 artists with concert dates in more…
Spotify Expands Concert Listings,Ticketing with Eventbrite, AXS Deals
Spotify has strengthened it link to live music, adding concert listings and tickets from AEG’s AXS and leading DIY ticketer Eventbrite. Presumably tickets from Ticketfly, which Eventbrite just aquired from Pandora, will soon be added, as well. To date, Spotify has featured over 150,000 artists with concert dates in more…
Do You Really Need A Publicist, Or Just A Little Research?
While many up-and-coming bands may believe that having a publicist is the key to their dreams of fame and fortune, the reality of the situation is rather different. Here we look three critical questions to ask yourself when considering if hiring a publicist is the right choice for your band….
YouTube For Musicians: How Is The Money Made?
In this informational piece, we go over the details of just how exactly it is that original content posted to YouTube translates into income for bands and artists, the important role which ads play in this process, and what exactly you need to know to make the most money you…