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Musicians Guide to US TikTok deal

China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

Statements by a Chinese official point to a delay in the U.S. TikTok deal scheduled to close January 22. Whatever the timeline, new ownership and restrictions pose new risks for musicians, marketers, and all creators who rely on TikTok for discovery and fan engagement.

Bruce Houghton on 01/05/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Meta Limits Facebook Links Unless You Pay

Facebook Limits Links Unless You Pay: What Musicians, Venues & Music Marketers Need to Know

As Facebook limits links, learn its impact and some workarounds as artists, venues, and music marketers scramble to promote shows, releases, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Teen AI Chatbot Use, Spotify Prompted Playlists Reshape Music Discovery

A new survey from Pew Research “Teens Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025” shows that in addition to social media, AI chatbots are rapidly embedding themselves into teen digital life. Spotify is jumping on the trend with a new feature call Prompted Playlists. All of this has huge implications for musicians and music marketers.

Bruce Houghton on 12/15/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook redesign

Facebook Redesign: What Musicians and Creators Should Know

A new Facebook redesign just rolled out. For musicians, creators and marketers, there are major updates to how content is created, discovered, and shared.

Bruce Houghton on 12/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Instagram Account Recovery

Meta makes Facebook, Instagram account recovery easier for Musicians & Venues

New centralized Meta Facebook and Instagram support tools, smarter security, and streamlined recovery flows promise less downtime when social media accounts are hacked or locked.

Bruce Houghton on 12/05/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A Guide for Advertising Your Music on Instagram

Learn how to effectively advertise on Instagram to build your brand and reach new fans in a competitive space.

Jeremy Young on 11/10/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Find Fans on Social Media and share Marketing Assets with Venues Fans

How To Cut Through The Noise and Find Fans on Social Media

Based on work at BBC Radio and the successes of rising artists, music marketer Ed Watson offers four non-negotiables artists need think about when building their social media campaign. Learn how cut through the noise and find fans on social media.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide to US TikTok deal

Musicians Guide To TikTok [2025 Edition]

If you’re a musician trying to grow on TikTok in late 2025, the playbook has evolved – but the opportunity is still huge. This Musicians Guide To TikTok is a concise, field-tested guide with links to recent updates and tutorials on Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians Guide To Facebook

Musicians Guide To Facebook (2025 Edition)

Is Facebook still worth it for artists? Yes – if you lean into what the platform now rewards: real conversation, short-form video, and smart, low-budget ads that funnel fans to owned channels.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Find Fans on Social Media and share Marketing Assets with Venues Fans

Best Practices To Share Marketing Assets with Venues and Fans

Promoting a show doesn’t stop with posting on social media. The way you share your marketing assets with venues and fans can make all the difference in turnout, engagement, and long-term relationships.

Bruce Houghton on 10/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musicians’ Guide to Instagram

Musician’s Guide to Instagram: How to Make the Platform Work for You

This Musicians’ Guide To Instagram offers a practical playbook for artists who want to grow, engage, and monetize on Instagram.

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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