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…
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Best And Worst Times To Post On Facebook 2019
Facebook may not be the holy grail of music marketing that you’d hoped, but with 2.32 billion monthly active users, it’s still an undeniably important channel. So, when are the best and worse times to post on Facebook to reach the maximum audience? via sharelov
SOCAN Reports A Record Breaking Year
Canadian rights organization SOCAN published their preliminary results for 2018, revealing that the year was a record-breaker for the Canadian music industry. The PRO recorded record total revenues of $374 Million for 2018, an 11% increase over 2017. Of that, $315 was distributed to SOCAN members, up from $295 million…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week, we have a whole host of tips and advice for the indie artists out there trying to make it big, including a walkthrough of what it takes to hit the billboard charts, what makes for the perfect set (if you’re an opener) how to create original content on…
2019 Must-Attend Music Conferences
Music conferences can a be a life changing experience, and the perfect place to educate yourself about the industry, connect with your contemporaries, and make contact with the powers that be. They can also be a huge waste of time however, so we’ve here provided a short list of must-attend…
129 Members Of US Congress Renew Assault On Musicians With The ‘Local Radio Freedom Act’
Broadcast radio lobbyists and a bipartisan coalition of 124 members House members and 5 senators are backing the latest edition of the Local Radio Freedom Act, which would continue to limit the royalties that radio stations pay on recordings. To put this in context, the United States is one of…
Next Big Sound Adds Pandora Streams To Audience Map: Know Where Your Fans Are
Pandora owned analytics platform Next Big Sound has improved its Audience Map with adding an important metric – where an artist’s Pandora streams are coming from. Launched last last November, the chart had previously only highlighted the areas where an artist received Pandora Artist Station Adds over the last 28…
Tips For Writing A Music Business Resume
When arming up for a job hunt in the music industry, having a carefully crafted, professional, and engaging resume at the ready is essential to even landing and interview. Here we look at five of the best practices to implement when putting together a killer resume. ___________________________ In this new…
Music Think Tank Call For Submissions: Share Your Thoughts!
Thank you for your dedicated readership and the thoughtful and insightful content which has been shared by so many of you. Without these contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have advice, commentary, or ideas about the music industry, we please encourage you to contribute…
New Study By Goldman Sachs Forecasts Double-Digit Growth For Music Biz
[Updated] The music business has had a tough go of it over the past decade, but in recent years things have taken a turn for the better, with industry business booming. Thankfully, this trend shows no signs of waning, according to recently published research from a team at Goldman Sachs….