This week I join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to share some of the things I’ve learned running Skyline Artists and answer listener questions: How does a promoter and the band make money at a concert? What should venues expect from the artist, and what should the artist expect? And…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Developing A Social Media Strategy For Musicians
The vast and all-encompassing nature of the online world can frequently be intimidating to artist, which can in turn adversely effect their social media marketing strategy. Here we look at some basic steps for building a good and effective social media strategy. ______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
PR Firm Quite Great Launches Live Booking Agency
UK based PR company Quite Great has added a live booking department to its business. The Cambridge-based firm is setting out to help aspiring artists in every facet of their operation, including helping them find their feet when it comes to getting live gigs. The booking sector is being headed…
How To Use Snapchat Stories To Engage Event Goers
Having now surpassed both Twitter and LinkedIn in number of users, Snapchat continues to grow, even among an older audience, meaning its an excellent way to engage a wide swath of potential event-goers. Here we break down how to build a compelling narrative of Snapchat Stories surrounding your event. _____________________________…
The Reason That YouTube Pays Artists So Little
After a rough financial decade, the music business is finally seeing some appreciable revenue growth, and it’s showing no signs of stopping. YouTube, however, doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo and continues to pay artists a minimal amount. Here we look at why this is. __________________________ Guest post by…
How Virtual Assistants Can Help Your Music Business
Owing to the complex and hectic nature of the music business, virtual assistants are a perfect fit for the music industry, whether you’re an artist, producer, or manager, virtual assistants can do wonders when it comes to assisting with anything from touring logistics to PR management. ______________________ Guest post by…
8 FREE Social Media Tools You Should Start Using Now
For bands and brands alike, social media is critical to building a strong presence, and it is key for you and your team to maximize how they spend their time and money, and which tools they use. In this list we look at eight free social media tools you should…
Sync To Be A Focus Of This Year’s MUSEXPO
MUSEXPO is set to return for the 13th edition of its flagship Los Angeles event at the W Hotel Hollywood from April 30th – May 3rd 2017. ____________________________ This year’s MUSEXPO will feature a revamped event program that includes a special focus on India, brands engagement, a strong focus on…
The 5 Steps To Getting “Gig Ready”
Getting hired to play a cover gig with a band can be a great way to get out there an make some extra money, but gigs of this nature often provide little time for getting ready. Here we look at how to make the most of what little preparation time…
TuneCore Now Offers Musicians and Indie Labels Fast, Low Cost Royalty Advances
To offer royalty advances to artists and labels, TuneCore today launched TuneCore Direct Advance in collaboration with Lyric Financial. The new service provides U.S.-based TuneCore customers the option of quick, automated advances on their future distribution sales revenue. ______________________________ With TuneCore’s just launched Direct Advance service, artists and labels can…