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Trump gives TikTok 75 days, China signals sale approval

An executive order signed Monday by President Trump gives TikTok 75 days to find a new owner by pausing enforcement of the law that bans the app in the U.S.

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music industry, musician, musicians

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TikTok restored service: What to do now!

TikTok has restored service in the US after cutting access for about 12 hours early Sunday. The reversal came after President-elect Trump said he would issue an executive order Monday that would pause the ban.

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music business, music marketing, musician, musicians, TikTok

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Musicians and TikTok ban: How to prepare now!

Reuters has reported that TikTok is planning to shut down immediately if it is banned. “Musicians and TikTok ban: How to prepare now!” offers strategies to ensure your audience stays connected and content remains visible across multiple platforms.

Alana Bonilla on 01/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, tiktok ban

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Free Intro to Snapchat Marketing Music Webinar

A free webinar on marketing music on Snapchat with Jon Bonigno, Manager of Snap Music Partnerships will be held today, Thursday, January 16th.

Bruce Houghton on 01/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Snap, Snapchat

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TikTok Creators embrace Chinese apps Rednote and Lemon8

The US TikTok ban may be backfiring, with users embracing other Chinese apps Rednote and Lemon8 to mock the government’s actions. Instead of protecting free speech, the ban mirrors the censorship it aimed to combat, writes Mike Masnick.

Alana Bonilla on 01/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, TikTok

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How US TikTok ban could accelerate rise of the Global South

A cultural shift is afoot with the rise of the global South. While the U.S. TikTok ban has many worried, it could give other countries a chance to take center stage in the music world.

Alana Bonilla on 01/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: global south, Latin America, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, TikTok

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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit targets Meta, TikTok

A major social media addiction lawsuit is taking on Meta, TikTok, and more, accusing them of making their platforms dangerously addictive. With billions at stake, this case could change how. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/08/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, social media

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Everything you need to know about Bluesky

Bluesky is quickly growing as an alternative to Twitter with a focus on giving users more control over their social media experience. Here’s what you should know… Everything you need. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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X / Twitter alternatives Threads, Bluesky take off

Two Twitter alternatives Threads and Bluesky have each gained tens of millions of followers in the last month or so.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Bluesky, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify, Twitter

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Google Search’s Top Musicians and Songs 2024: Misdeeds and Successes

As the year comes to an end, Google shares its annual list of Top Searches in 2024. This year’s list of trending musicians and songs reminds that misdeeds can be more impactful than successes.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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