Shawn Mendes (and Team): From 6 Second Vine Clips To An iTunes No. 1
Shawn Mendes' self-titled EP is currently no. 1 on the iTunes Albums chart and apparently it took him only 37 minutes to get there. Though he now has a strong. Continue reading
Can Indie Music Discovery App ‘Next’ Find Success Where So Many Have Failed?
Tinder is a mobile dating app that allows you to pick out those that interest you by swiping one way and dismissing those that don't by swiping the other. There's. Continue reading
Why Email Newsletters Are Still a Vital Marketing Tool for Musicians
Email Marketing may seem a little bit old school, but the truth is, if you're taking a pass on this avenue you're missing a critical opportunity to personalize your band. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Spotify, MTV/VH1/CMT Announce Major Partnership Ex-Google, SoundExchange Execs Launch Startup To Bring Gaming Revenue Model To Music How Some Managers and Agents Benefit From Piracy and Low-Paying Streaming Music Apple. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
8 Steps To Building Your Personal Music Brand How To Get Your Band's Music Tagged On Facebook Sparkplug Helps Musicians Rent Gear and Space From Each Other 6 Tips For. Continue reading
How We Spend Our 40 Minutes A Day On Facebook [COMIC]
Last week, alongside some impressive new user stats, Mark Zuckerberg shared that the average U.S. user spends 40 minutes per day on Facebook. The brilliant cartoonists at Joy Of Tech share. Continue reading
Business-Oriented Social Networks For Musicians: Gigmor, AAMPP, Jammcard
Business-oriented social networks for musicians are an area I haven't covered in a while. A variety of new networks and platforms are emerging and today I'd like to point you. Continue reading
Facebook Poised For Massive Global Growth [CHART]
75% of Facebook’s revenue comes from Europe, Canada, and the U.S., according to this week's impressive report to investors. But though there are 4 billion more people in Asia than. Continue reading
6 Tips For Showing Up In Your Facebook Fans’ Newsfeeds
By Hugh McIntyre from the Sonicbids Blog. Some websites have claimed that Facebook’s popularity is going down, but don’t think that means you can abandon your page just yet. In. Continue reading
Marketing Your Music By Liveblogging At Reddit Live
After a short beta run, Reddit made their new liveblogging feature available to all this week. Reddit Live allows you to liveblog an event with a separate page for comments.. Continue reading