Although it can be one of the best social networks for bands and artists to promote themselves on, Facebook is a complicated animal, and proper execution is necessary for getting the most out of the site. Consequently, we’re taking a look at ten of the best practices for musicians using…
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How To Gain Twitter Followers In 2017 [VIDEO]
When they zig on Twitter, you should zag, says music marketer Sunny Stuart Winter. Sunny used his time at university to research social media influence and the psychology and sociology of social media behaviour. Here, he shares tips on what to do and not do when growing your base of…
Tips For Launching Your First Indie Album
The game has changed drastically when it comes to getting into the record industry. While getting your material out there has become easier, standing out from the crowd enough to be noticed is still challenging, with the result that many artists have chosen to go indie. In this article we…
7 Secrets for a Successful Video Marketing Strategy
By now, it’s clear that video is an essential channel for marketers. But what makes a great video?
How To Convert More Interested Fans Into Attendees Using Bandsintown
In this day and age, music fans expect to receive information about tours and shows, not to have to seek it out. Here we explore how artists can use Bandsintown in conjunction with streaming services to encourage fans to purchase tickets to their next show. ________________________ Guest post by Dana…
How Kendrick Lamar Achieves Mainstream Appeal Using A Complex, Innovative Approach
In this piece we take an in depth look at how Kendrick Lamar is able to craft tracks which have achieved such prominent mainstream appeal, while still remaining deeply personal and specific to Lamar’s personal experiences. ___________________________ Guest post by Sam Friedman of Soundfly’s Flypaper One of Kendrick Lamar’s greatest…
The Ins and Outs of SWOT Analysis for Marketing Growth
Use this remarkable tool to realign your marketing campaign with what will give you the best results.
Instagram Growth Accelerates Past 700 Million Users
Instagram now has more than 700 million monthly users, up 200% in two years actives in two years. It took just four months to add these last 100 million. Adding the previous 100 million users tooks 6 months. ____________________________________ Instagram’s meteoric growth to 700 million users has been fueled in…
TuneCore Launches SocialPro Social Media Management App, Free Educational Resources
UPDATED: TuneCore today launched TuneCore Social Pro, a social media management platform that enables artists to manage their social media activity and distribution sales in a single app and dashboard. ______________________________________ TuneCore’s newly launched SocialPro offers a mobile app and dashboard to help musicians manage social media and digital distribution….
7 Effective Delivery Skills for Public Speaking
Discover smart delivery and strategy tactics and the exercises you can practice so you can improve your speaking skills.