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TikTok may block millions of independent artists by late October

TikTok may block millions of independent artists in late October after walking away from negotiations with indie trade group Merlin. Merlin represents about 15% of the global music market. It’s. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/01/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY musicians, Marlin, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, TikTok

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TikTok Music Shuts Down

TikTok Music is set to shut down worldwide by the end of the year. Keep reading to find out why this is and what this means for artists on the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 09/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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

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A Fan Page fills the need for constant social media content creation

In the age of Superfans, keeping them interested and engaged can be an overwhelming task. Fan Pages can provide a free and relatively simple answer to the need for constant social media content creation.

Bruce Houghton on 09/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY musicians, fan page, fan pages, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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The Impact of TikTok Algorithms on Gen Z: Uncovering the Truth

Learn how TikTok algorithms impact Gen Z and the strategies driving this and other addictive platforms. The Impact of TikTok Algorithms on Gen Z by Chris Castle of Music Tech. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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Threads tools for creators are improving

Threads tools for creators are improving with some new additions. Just 13 months after launch, Threads has 200 million active users, making it a must-use social media platform.

Bruce Houghton on 08/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Meta, music business, music marketing, musician, musicians, Threadsa

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From the Philippines to TikTok: The Rise of Budots and Dr. Beat

Budots, a Filipino dance and music genre, has gone viral globally on TikTok. However, this may not be a ticket to longevity, as evidenced by other microgenres that have garnered attention on the app.

Alana Bonilla on 08/13/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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Alternative Social Media apps for Marketing Music

With every musician using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to market music, it can be smart to add some alternative platforms. Don’t miss these alternative social media apps for marketing music to tens of millions of fans.

Alana Bonilla on 08/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

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

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Music Marketing Alternatives: Exploring Untapped Platforms

Everyone markets music on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. But chances are there are places you’re missing to market music to tens of millions of fans.

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (6)

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Facebook Warning Removal Program: How to Get Out of ‘Facebook Jail’

Facebook creators who have been ‘warned’ of violations have a new way to get out of ‘Facebook jail,’ thanks to the new Facebook warning removal program.

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, Facebook, music marketing, musicians

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Instagram Views is now the top metric for all content

Meta is making Views the primary metric for Instagram content. Creators can track Views across Reels, Stories, photos, and more. According to a post on Instagram‘s creators account, the combined. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

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