Instagram: 3 Billion Users and the Rise Of Reels and DMS
Instagram has officially passed 3 billion monthly active users (MAUs), cementing its role as one of the world’s most influential social platforms. Along with the milestone, Instagram is signaling increasing emphasis on Reels and direct messaging (DMs). For marketers of music, this shift marks a new era of how to engage fans, grow audiences, and drive deeper connections.
Derek Shulman: From Gentle Giant to Bon Jovi, Slipknot & More
In his book “Giant Steps,” Derek Shulman chronicles an career in music – first as the leader of the progressive-rock pioneers Gentle Giant, then as a record-label executive responsible for cultivating and signing Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and Slipknot and orchestrating comebacks by AC/DC, Bad Company, and more.