All it took for these people to go viral was a cell phone camera pointed their way.
Category archives: Social Media
11 DIY Ways To Preview Your Album On Snapchat
For those artists with new material who are struggling to find a blog on which to premier it, rapper Kosha Dillz has some tips on how they can opt to use Snapchat instead, and perhaps see greater success as a result. ____________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz A quick and…
A Guide To Facebook Live Video For Musicians
Last week, musician Ben Sollee told me that Facebook Live video was now the best way to assure that his Facebook messages were seen by fans. Yesterday, at it’s F8 gathering, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made it clear that live video was a top priority. Thankfully, Bobby Owsinski has created a…
A Chipotle Burrito Giveaway Caused Hank Levine to Receive Hundreds of Texts. He Then Went Viral.
The good-spirited lawyer from Maryland turned around and used the exposure to do something good.
4 New Social Media Tools For More Efficient Posting
For artists, being on multiple social media platforms is important when it comes to casting a wide marketing net, but keeping up with so many accounts can be exceedingly time consuming. Here we look at four different services which help musicians with social media automation. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby…
SoundCloud Integrates With Twitter Moments, Audio Cards
Now that SoundCloud has launched its long anticipated paid streaming music service, we expect to see a flood of innovation as it rushes to find its place in a crowded marketplace. First up, a more direct audio integration with Twitter. _____________________________________ SoundCloud today announced an integration with Twitter Moments via…
The Music Industry Will Not Always Be This Way
For those artists having a hard time adjusting to the ins and outs of the modern music economy, take heart! Struggling as a music entrepreneur doesn’t necessarily mean that your creative work doesn’t have value, and may simply indicate that you need a change of scene. _________________________ Here Jon Hockley…
5 Types of Visual Content To Use When Promoting Music
In order for artists to maintain steady fan engagement, it has become imperative for them to include a mix of high-quality visual content alongside their music. Here we look at some of the best options available for artists looking to create compelling visuals. ______________________________ Guest Post by Lauren Gill on…
Facebook and Twitter Improving Accessibility for the Visually Impaired Is Noble, But Both May Have Another Motive
Both social network giants have introduced tools that allow users to hear details about photos.
How To Communicate Effectively With Your Fans: Tips From Trent Reznor, Songkick, PledgeMusic And More
In today’s music world, the artist/fan connection matters more than ever, but with so many avenues of communication, artists must be able to effectively find ways to engage with fans in settings ranging from social media to backstage at a show. ________________________________ Guest Post by Oliver Cox on PledgeMusic Let’s…