Social Media

6 Reasons Why Your Social Media Channels Aren’t Growing

Are you a proactive user of social media, but find that you're unable to gain the kind of traction with fans that you'd like? This article offers some suggestions about. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Annoyance, AOL, Apple Inc., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MySpace, Pinterest, social media, Twitter

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Top 5 Easy Ways To Get More Likes On Facebook [INFOGRAPHIC]

Likes on Facebook means fans are engaged; and engaged fans lead to more fans, all of whom buy more stuff. But how do you encourage more Likes on Facebook without. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: brand, Brand loyalty, Brooklyn, Buddhist philosophy, Copywriting, Facebook, Instagram, Promotion (marketing), social media, Twitter

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6 Sensational Reasons To Keep Your Fans Updated

Keeping your online presence up-to-date can be a difficult and tedious process, particularly when there's no easily perceived benefit in doing so. Here we offer six compelling reasons why regularly. Continue reading

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The Only Music Marketing Cheat Sheet You’ll Ever Need [INFOGRAPHIC]

Not sure how to go about marketing your music on social media? This handy cheat sheet tells you where to post, how often, and how do manage those pesky hashtags.

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Social Media Analytics For Musicians [Dave Kusek]

Social media is one of a musician’s best tools when it comes to reaching their fanbase, but it can also be the most frustrating aspect of an artist’s career. You can spend a lot of time posting only to have your posts only reach a small fraction of your followers on Facebook or receive no engagement on Twitter.
Of course, there are a lot of articles written on this topic that will give you all kinds of tips and tricks to boost the activity on your social media pages and grow your following. You should definitely take some time to familiarize yourself with the platforms, different engagement strategies, and the Facebook algorithm, and this free guide is a great place to start. But if you’re still struggling to make an impression, it’s time to look inward.

Guest Post on 08/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Does The Reddit Revolt Foretell A Similar Uprising For The Music Industry?

Reddit has recently been in trouble owing to the discontent of the site's moderators, who feel that their contributions are being under-valued. Are artists beginning to feel the same way. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

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3 Sure Fire Ways Musicians Win On Instagram

Cultivating a large following on Instagram as a musician can be difficult, so here are three useful tips for creatively engaging with your audience in a way that will keep. Continue reading

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Country Star Luke Bryan Debuts Song On Tinder

Luke Bryan is debuting a song on social dating app Tinder. Bryan has placed 12 singles at No. 1 and sold 7.5 million albums with 30 million digital tracks He's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising agency, American Association of Independent Music, Associated Press, Google Play, iTunes, Luke Bryan, Mobile app, Music recording sales certification, pre-order, Streaming media

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Apple Music Uses Snapchat To Offer Look Inside Beats 1 Global Studios

Since even before it launch, Apple Music has been using social media creatively to promote Beats 1. From "leaking" details to posting "exclusive" interviews on YouTube, Beats 1 and Apple. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., Casey Neistat, Facebook, Instagram, music video, social media, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, YouTube

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