As should be obvious to everyone by now, Instagram has become one of the most valuable social media tools available to artists, particularly when it comes to making big announcements or keeping in touch with fans. Here we look at six ways you can take your Instagram presence to the…
Category archives: Instagram
The CIA Is Now on Instagram in an Effort to Increase Transparency
The least you could do is follow them back.
What You Need to Know About Instagram’s New Ecommerce Feature, ‘Checkout’
It’s still in beta testing, but this new feature could be a nice boon for your ecommerce business.
Fiona Apple Teases New Music With Instagram Videos
Fiona Apple has teased new music with two very casual videos on Instagram. The visual social media platform is gaining major traction as a music marketing channel, even as it’s owner Facebook’s effectiveness declines.
6 Ways To Interact More With Fans On Instagram
While a lot of fuss is made over how artists should use social media platforms such as Instagram to effectively promote themselves and their music, not nearly enough attention is paid to how to be more interactive with fans, something which helps strengthen the artist/fan bond. Here we look at…
Instagram Story Ideas For Fan Engagement
With the release of its story’ feature, Instagram opened the floodgates on a strong new resource for artists to promote their work. Here we look at some helpful story ideas for helping artists to engage and reel in their fans on IG. ___________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman from the…
Instagram Will Support Fundraisers Using Story Stickers
It will help users raise money for non-profits and good causes.
Instagram Engagement Pods — Should You Use Them?
Give it a shot, but there are more effective ways to increase your following.
Instagram Soon To Allow Sharing Of Links To Entire Stories
In what could be an exciting new marketing opportunity for artists and bands, the popular photo sharing platform Instagram will soon allow user to share links to their entire stories. ______________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix A new Instagram update will empower artists, brands, and everyday consumers to…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
In the world of DIY and Indie music this week, we take on how to best keep fans engaged on social before a show, some compelling reasons to enter the Independent Music Awards, four essential Instagram practices for musicians in 2019, and more. How To Keep Fans Engaged On Social…