YouTube has developed into quite the massive lumbering internet video tech property over the years, with its fingers in a number of pies. Regardless, it remains an important tool for artists, so here we delve into exactly what each YouTube brand/property is. _____________________________________ By Chris Robley of CDBaby from the…
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How Get A Blog Premier For Your Next Release
While much has changed in the music industry, getting proper press coverage remains an important part of pushing new music. Here we look at some tips and tricks that can help your music stand out from the crowd of demos. _______________________________ Guest post by Jeanette Kats of Symphonic Distribution’s Symphonic…
25 Great Ways To Get Fans To Take Action
With newsfeeds as saturated as they are these days, getting and keep you fans’ attention can seem next to impossible. One way to cut through the chatter and truly engage them, however, is through a straightforward call to action. Here we look at twenty-five applicable examples. ___________________________ Guest post by…
Musical.ly, TicTok Apps Merge As Facebook Closes In
Popular short video music app Musical.ly is merging with TikTok today, in a move to consolidate their substantial audiences just as Facebook and Instagram ramp up their own efforts to dominate bit-sized video. Starting today, Musical.ly users will have their app switched to TikTok via an update; with their old…
Introducing ‘Talent Show,’ Facebook’s Blatant Copy of Musical.ly
Could talent singing competitions help Facebook finally take down Musical.ly? Several months ago, independent researcher and engineer Jane Manchun Wong found an interesting but unannounced feature on Instagram. To better compete against struggling riva…
4 Tips For Using Instagram Stories For Music Promotion
The popularity of Instagram as a go-to platform for music continues to grow, and one of its primary features, Stories, can be a particularly effective marketing tool when used correctly. Here we look at four important tips to keep in mind when including music on your story. ____________________________ Guest post…
9 Tips To Increase Likes Before Summer Ends [Cyber PR]
Summer is almost half over! And now is a great time to increase social media following and up your engagement. "I know it’s difficult to focus on interaction with fans of your music when all you want to do is treasure the sunny days of the season," writes Ariel Hyatt…
Sky Ferreira Accuses Her Label of Seizing Her SoundCloud Account
Sky Ferreira says her label locked her out of her SoundCloud account — and she wants it back. Ever thought about who owns the rights to an artist’s SoundCloud or YouTube channel? As it turns out, some artists aren’t paying enough attention…
How To Connect With Millennial Music Fans: 4 Ways
One of the largest and most engage market segments, millennial music fans are ripe to be marketed to. In this piece we look at four essential rules for making sure your next show or festival is packed to the gills with millennials. _______________________ Guest post by Bill Leigh from Eventbrite…
Sell Out Shows With These 5 Key Social Media Tips
Social media can be a powerful tool for driving event ticket sales, when utilized correctly in the right hands. Here we look at five key tips for handling social that will yield the best results. ___________________ In this latest post from MusicThinkTank, Carly Jones lays out the five key rules…