With advances in the development of technology, what it means to see something "live" has changed. With the stage being brought into people’s homes YouTube and Facebook Live, concerts have become something anyone with smartphone can participate in. ___________________________________ Guest post by Sabrina Bucknole on the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note:…
Category archives: Social Media
Pop Artist Shelita Burke Uses Data Science, Blockchain To Her Advantage
Although most artists approach their careers from a less scientific angle Shelita Burke, a data scientist and cryptologist in addition to being a musician, has taken a different approach, using science and technology to her advantage in her businesslike method of running her career. ___________________________ Guest post by Emily Blake…
Facebook Says It’s Not Changing The News Feed (For Now), But Should We Believe Them?
Facebook is pushing back after users spotted a six country test that removes all page posts from the News Feed, unless they are supported by a paid boost. As we wrote yesterday, such a move Would be catastrophic for musicians and music marketers, and we’ve heard these promises from Facebook…
…Who Cares? Growing And Engaging Your Audience
After sinking blood, sweat, and tears into crafting the perfect set of music, the next step is actually getting it into the ears of your audience. As you focus on the marketing aspect of your music, it becomes important to ask: ‘who cares?’ ________________________ Guest post Whitney Caroline of The…
Facebook Tests Change That Is CATASTROPHIC For Music Marketing
UPDATED: Facebook is testing a major change to is basic algorithm – the one that decides what shows up in a followers news feed – that will completely change music marketing on the social platform; unless, of course, one is willing to pay to be seen. _______________________________________ Facebook is testing…
7 Key Social Media Tips For Savvy Musos
When it comes to promoting your work as a band or artist, the goal is to attain maximum visibility, and social media can be one of the best free ways to do this, providing the platforms are utilized correctly. _________________________ Guest post by Disha Dinesh of Zing Instruments As a…
How to Advertise Your Event to the Right Audience on Facebook
When it comes to managing Facebook events, getting it in front of the right eyes can be huge challenge, even for veterans of social media marketing. Here we look at some important tips for band and artists on how to advertise to the intended audience on Facebook. ______________________________ Guest post…
Bandsintown Launches "Big Break" Emerging Artists Program
BandsInTown has launched "Big Break," a program designed to highlight merging artists on the popular concert discovery platform. Like Spotify’s RISE and Apple Music’s UP NEXT, Big Break aims to harness the site’s community of millions of active music fans to help new artists develop a following. ____________________________________ Bandsintown "Big…
How To Guide To Advertising Music On Instagram
Instagram has become one of the best ways to promote your personal brand as a musician, but the platform’s complexities necessitate a fair amount of finesse on the part of the artist. Here we look at some key practices for promoting your music on Instagram. _________________________ Guest post by Lisa…
Using Facebook Live To Generate More Fans, Money
In an effort to keep pace with the ever-changing world of social media, some artists may have allowed Facebook to slip off the wagon a bit, but the growing popularity of Facebook Live presents a golden opportunity for artists and bands both when it comes to ensnaring new fans, and…