Tag: Facebook Messenger

Facebook just proved why you need a direct connection with your fans

The recent all-day outage of Facebook, Instagram. Messenger and Whatsapp should serve as a reminder of why every creator needs a direct and unfiltered communications channel with their fans. Imagine. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2021 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How We Crowdfunded 18K With No Experience, Fans [Part 5]

In this fifth and final piece of a five part series, Justina Grayman shares her experience running a successful crowdfunding campaign, and outlines what others considering embarking on a similar. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/29/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Digital Music Marking, Messenger Bots [Interview with Blackstar London’s Olivia Hobbs]

In this edition of Behind the Artist we hear from Olivia Hobbs, the Managing Director of music consultancy for marketing, creative direction & strategic digital marketing at Blackstar London as. Continue reading

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Live Nation Launches Facebook Messenger Concert Finder Bot

While the term ticketing bots usually conjure up images of shady ticket brokers for people in the live entertainment industry, Live Nation is hoping that their spin on the term. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2017 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A Look Inside The ‘Offices’ Of Bandzoogle’s Team Of Remote Staffers

As modern work habits shift, the number of people working remotely has exploded. But what does that actually mean and look like at a music or music tech company? To. Continue reading

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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)
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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

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New Spotify iMessage App Shares Song Clips

Spotify has been expanding off platform lately, including Waze and Facebook Messenger.  Now comes track sharing within music service competitor's own Apple iMessage.

Bruce Houghton on 09/15/2017 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Adds ‘Codes’ For Quick Song, Playlist Sharing

As Spotify moves from a niche to a mainstream service, how it is being used is changing too.  Since many of your friends are using Spotify too wouldn't it be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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THU. BRIEF: Facebook Q1 Report • Still More Fyre Fallout • Live.me + $60M • (Live)Style • More

Thursday 4.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Facebook's user and financial growth continues… Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 05/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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