Tag: Facebook Messenger

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music

Our expert tips for DIY and indie artists this week cover a range of topics, from what to expect when working with studio musicians, to how you can tell if. Continue reading

admin on 10/08/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Engaging Fans Via Facebook Messenger Now Is Like Being The First Musician On YouTube

While social media has become a crowded space where getting fan attention can be difficult, messaging apps remain an excellent tool through which artists can reach their fans directly, and are. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/05/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp (Finally) Adds Credit Card Payments

[UPDATED] "Over the years, eight or nine (thousand) people have written to us asking for more ways to pay artists," Bandcamp admitted in a post.

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Engaged Are Facebook Users? [CHART]

More people are using Facebook than ever, and their using it more, as well. At the start of 2011, 55% of the people who used Facebook every month also used it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Instagram Copies Snapchat, Adds “Stories”

Facebook and Instagram have never been afraid to find "inspiration" in the features and successes of others.  And ever since Zukerberg failed to acquire Snapchat, that popular service has become. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/02/2016 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Amazing Facebook Stats, Facts And Figures (INFOGRAPHIC)

Do you know that Facebook is available in 70 languages? This infographic covers dozens statistics and fascinating facts about Facebook of including data about usage, employment, growth and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 06/27/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Much Time Do People Spend On Facebook Each Month? The Answer Is Staggering

The amount of time people spend on Facebook is staggering. A recent JP Morgan analysis of Comscore data shows that the average U.S. Facebook user spent more than 27 hours. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2015 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Just Parked Its Tanks On YouTube’s Lawn

Yesterday, Spotify announced its biggest set of changes yet with the addition of video, original content and a passel of personalization.  It all comes just ahead of Apple's music relaunch,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Shares New Stats That Show How BIG Its Community Is

Yesterday Facebook reported quarterly financials that fell a little short of expectations. Along with it came new stats that showed continued growth across all its properties – Facebook, Groups, Messenger,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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30 Hot Music Tech Startups Chosen To Showcase At Midem 2015

30 promising music, music tech and entertainment startups have been chosen to compete for the Midemlab grand prize this June at Midem in Cannes, France. We've got descriptions, links and demo. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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The Most Popular Social Networks For Young Americans [CHART]

While we continue to hear about Americans ages 12 to 24 fleeing Facebook for other apps like Snapchat, Vine or WhatsApp, the evidence just doesn't square up with the facts.

Guest Post on 03/09/2015 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (1)
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