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# Connecting With Fans Through Messaging Apps
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/on-the-rise-connecting-with-your-fans-through-messaging-apps/
- Published: 2015-05-08T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2015-05-08T13:00:00.000Z
- Description: Communication is always a priority, you can never seem to have enough of it. It’s no wonder that messaging apps and services are continuing to see a growth trend. There are. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/05/on-the-rise-connecting-with-your-fans-through-messaging-apps.html]
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Apps, Mobile & SMS, DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Marketing, Music Tech, Social Media, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:28

[![8v9ok-hi_584_comment_bubbles](https://a0.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01b7c786e7d8970b-150wi "8v9ok-hi_584_comment_bubbles")](http://a0.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01b7c786e7d8970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)**Communication is always a priority,** you can never seem to have enough of it. It’s no wonder that messaging apps and services are continuing to see a growth trend. There are many to [choose from](http://mashable.com/2015/04/05/wechat-features/?ref=hypebot.com "5 weird WeChat features that trump other messaging apps"), some you [likely already use](http://www.wired.com/2015/04/facebooks-whatsapp-worlds-next-phone/?ref=hypebot.com "Facebook’s WhatsApp Will Be How the World Makes Phone Calls") to [stay in touch](http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/203342-facebook-messenger-matures-into-a-platform-but-can-it-succeed-as-one?ref=hypebot.com "Facebook Messenger matures into a platform — but can it succeed as one?") with friends and family. Let’s start by **looking into a few platforms and ways to connect and engage with your fans through them.**

*Guest Post by *Joanna Noyes* on [The Daily Rind](http://www.dailyrindblog.com/rise-messaging-apps/?ref=hypebot.com)*

**[Snapchat](https://www.snapchat.com/?ref=hypebot.com "Snapchat messaging")** 
Snapchat allows you to message photos and videos that disappear in seconds after they have been viewed. You can also cull a series of photos and videos that are public, these are called [Stories](http://blog.snapchat.com/post/62975810329/surprise?ref=hypebot.com "Snapchat Stories"). Stories are a great way to engage with your fans; you could **tease out a new song**, **unveil artwork** or **set up a treasure hunt** by posting a series of photos as clues that lead to a specific location.**[Twitter Direct Messages](https://about.twitter.com/directmessages?ref=hypebot.com "Twitter direct messaging")** 
[![Twitter-icon](http://a3.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01bb082ae373970d-120wi "Twitter-icon")](http://a3.typepad.com/6a016766638dee970b01bb082ae373970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)By now Twitter is a household name to you, but they recently launched the [Group DM](https://blog.twitter.com/2015/now-on-twitter-group-direct-messages-and-mobile-video-capture?ref=hypebot.com "Now on Twitter: group Direct Messages and mobile video camera") functionality as well as the [ability to direct message](https://blog.twitter.com/2015/easier-than-ever-to-have-private-conversations?ref=hypebot.com "Easier than ever to have private conversations") people that you do not follow. **Reward a fan** for supporting your album with a direct message from you or **host a live chat** with a small group of fans via Group DMs.**[Instagram Direct](http://blog.instagram.com/post/69789416311/instagram-direct?ref=hypebot.com "Instagram Direct")** 
Another network that won’t surprise you, but which boasts one underused functionality: [Instagram Direct](http://blog.instagram.com/post/69789416311/instagram-direct?ref=hypebot.com). Interact with fans by sending them an image or video clip directly, perhaps an **early look at your upcoming video or artwork** before it is released.**[Rithm](http://www.rithm.me/?ref=hypebot.com "Rithm music messaging")** 
[This music messaging app](https://vimeo.com/121788013?ref=hypebot.com "Rithm music messaging preview") has been called “the Snapchat of music” and allows you to send songs to your friends as well as within genre-specific chat rooms. Bonus: dancing emojis! You can also create playlists to hear continuous music. This can be a great tool for **pushing out your new single to friends, fans, and within the chat rooms**. The fun part is you can see who plays the song and if they add it to their playlists!The key is to use the platforms you are comfortable with, make the most of their functions, and get creative. Your fans are waiting to hear from you!

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