The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that much easier for artists to find success independently. Here we look at six things musicians no longer need to…
Category archives: Social Media
How to Have a Personal Social Media Account Without Hurting Your Business
Share your unabashed self online with the people who love you. Don’t assume that includes everybody you’re doing business with.
Social Music App Eyegroove Shuts Down, Team Joins Facebook. Should Musical.ly, Dubsmash Be Worried?
Video app Eyegroove was an early mover in social music. Now overshadowed by Musical.ly and Dubsmash, the startup is shutting down and most of its team is joining Facebook. __________________________________________ Social music video app Eyegroove is shutting down and key members of its team are joining Facebook, startup CEO Scott…
FTC Wants Better Disclosures for Sponsored Social Media Posts
If a company is paying you to shill a product on social media, you better do more than write a little #ad hashtag at the very end of your post.
Instagram Introduces ‘Stories’ and Begins Clash of Titans With Snapchat
Two of the hottest social apps are going head-to-head by enter each other’s playing fields.
Bankrupt Music Tech Startup Crowdmix Sold To Controversial Billionaire Real Estate Investor Nick Candy
Bankrupt and yet to launch music tech startup Crowdmix had hit the deadpool. Now, a controversial billionaire real estate tycoon has come to the rescue. ______________________________________________ Nick Candy Bankrupt social music startup Crowdmix has been sold to Nick Candy, a billionaire real estate tycoon who was also its main investor….
Likely Pop Sensation? The Numbers Behind Dagny [Liv Buli]
Can numbers predict the next big pop sensation? Here we look at how a dramatic spike in an artist’s popularity across YouTube, Pandora, and social media could predict massive success and the birth of a major pop star. ________________________ Guest Post by Liv Buli of Next Big Sound PALM SPRINGS,…
6 Social Media Lessons We Can Learn From Music Festivals
When promoting an upcoming show or event on social media, it can be helpful to take a look at the tactics employed by massively successful festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland. _____________________________ Guest Post by Dan McCarthy If you’re promoting an upcoming event, consider modeling your marketing efforts after some of…
Atlantic Records Subpoenas Reddit to Nab Twenty One Pilots Leaker
There was major backlash a decade ago when major labels started suing fans and internet services over file sharing. While its unlikely to elicit a mass response, Atlantic Records isn’t making any friends within Reddit’s active and influential community of techies and music fans with a new legal action. ________________________________________________…
New Facebook Video Features: Suggested/Dedicated Video, Saved Bookmarks
Facebook recently announced that it plans to roll out several upgrades to their video platform including suggested videos, saved videos, and shareable lists, which could have far reaching implications for both video creators and consumers. _______________________ Guest Post from Quarterlab This week Facebook announced several updates to their video platform…