Social Media

Instagram Now Has 500 Million Active Daily Users

Cementing its status as the leader in personal photo and video sharing, Instagram announced that it now has 800 million users, up 100 million since late April. More than 500. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, List of Facebook features, Snapchat, social media, TechCrunch, The Next Web, Twitter

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Spotify Takes A Crack At Music Sharing With New Messaging App

To make sharing easier for both paid and freemium users, Spotify has launched its own Facebook iMessage app which allows users to search for, share and send tracks and playlists. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Business Insider, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google Play, IMessage, IOS, IPad, IPhone

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Great Music Sharing Features Available On iPhone, iPad Today with Apple’s iOS 11 Release, But Not If You Use Spotify

Starting Tuesday, iPhone and iPad users will be able to update their devices to iOS 11. It's a major update that adds augmented reality, improved images in Photos and Camera,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2017 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Apple Pay, Augmented reality, ICloud, IOS, IPad, IPhone, IPhone 6

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8 Advantages Social Media Has Over Traditional Media

While social media may receive a lot of criticism as a marketing tool, with many artists instead touting the virtues of old school methods of promotion, social media still holds. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/18/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Digital Marketer Darren Hemmings Talks Online Branding, Music Marketing Strategies

Here digital marketing veteran and former head of digital marketing at [PIAS] shares his knowledge of online branding for artists, marketing strategies, and the use of bots.

Guest Post on 09/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Facebook Live Toolkit For Musicians

With Facebook now more of a video giant than ever, Facebook live has now become one of the best ways for artists to reach their fans. Here we look at. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/13/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazoncom, Android (operating system), Android Lollipop, Android Marshmallow, Apple Inc., Google, IOS, IPad, IPhone, Oreo

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Watch Grammy Winner Esperanza Spalding Record Her New Album In 77 Hours On Facebook Live

Making an album is tough, tough work and doing it in the spotlight is even tougher. Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is ripping the veil off the process by broadcasting it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Access Hollywood, Album cover, All About Eve, Grammy Award, Instagram, Look (American magazine), Shake It Off, Taylor Swift, Thursday Night Football, Twitter

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Guide To Using Facebook Lookalike Audiences, Google Similar Audiences

Ad targeting has evolved to become more precise than ever, thanks in large part to the magic of platforms like Facebook and Google. Here we look at two promising features. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Brand loyalty, business, CBS, Customer, Facebook, LinkedIn, marketing, social media, social media marketing, Social network

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Facebook Plays Money Card On YouTube

Further evidence that YouTube is doing its best to muscle in on YouTube's territory, the popular social network has offered the music industry a truckload of cash in exchange for. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/12/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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4 Ways The Right Social Media Tools Can Save You Time, Money

Having a robust social media presence has become essential for any independent DIY artist, but trying to be on all of them can be a taxing drain on already precious. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adolescents, ASOS, Facebook, Instagram, musicians, Photo sharing, Snap, Snapchat, social media, The Next Web, Twitter

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Building An Online Presence – 7 Key Tips For Musicians

[UPDATED] In 2017, having a professional looking website and an active presence on social media has become a key component of any band's success. That said, there are a variety of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/08/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Business Insider, Digital media, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pew Research Center, Snapchat, social media, Twitter, YouTube

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