I get it. You’re an artist, not a blind corporate sheeple drone whore-bot. Obviously social media isn’t for you. And no, I’m not here to write a “how to rock … Continue reading
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50 music promo ideas you can do right now!
Download CD Baby’s new free guide for musicians! It’s often a lot of little things that add up to buzz and momentum in the music world. So don’t stake your … Continue reading
For better or worse: Putting Facebook to work for event marketing
[This article was written by Joshua Powell. It originally appeared on FearsomeFolk.com.] Pour some out for Myspace. Never before or since has there been such a unified platform for fans … Continue reading
12 concert poster tips to help you get the most out of your design
Don’t just make a poster, make a statement I’ve been a fan of design tools like Word Swag and Canva for a while now. I can’t say the results of … Continue reading
How to Change Your SoundCloud Playlist to an Album
You can now create ALBUMS on SoundCloud When SoundCloud started, it was built around artists sharing music one track at a time. Then they added playlists (and if you wanted … Continue reading
Is Twitter only interested in the Rich and Famous? Maybe that’s why growth is flat.
Last month Twitter announced plans to open up the application process for verified accounts (Twitter accounts that have that little blue “verified” badge) to people and companies of public interest. … Continue reading
Musicians: 7 Best Practices for Instagram Hashtags You Need to Know
[This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Hashtags are much more relevant on Instagram than other social media sites like Facebook, so if you’re actively using Instagram to connect … Continue reading
Twitter VS. Facebook: Which is better for musicians?
In this video/blog post, I will discuss why you should begin with Twitter over Facebook when you first start out promoting your music online. Just before I begin the lesson, … Continue reading
Jealous of Radiohead? They just deleted their entire Internet presence
Last year I wrote an article called “Three lessons you SHOULDN’T learn from Taylor Swift, Thom Yorke, and Beyoncé.” Well, here’s another to add to that list: Delete your entire … Continue reading
Why Social Media is DEAD for Music Marketing – and Why Email Works
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 12 years since the launch of Facebook. Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. That’s good news for marketers, … Continue reading