Vevo Purchases ShowYou But Will It Seize The Opportunity?
Vevo's recent purchase of ShowYou has the industry abuzz as to whether this could potentially signal Vevo's entrance into the subscription world. Mark Mulligan asks what a company like ShowYou has to offer. Continue reading
Musicians Hijack Booking Agency’s Social Media, Claiming Non-Payment
In the wake of the financial turmoil at booking agency Elastic Artists, clients Manchester, UK MC collective Levelz hijacked the firm's social media pages to vent frustration over what they. Continue reading
Size Matters: Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn
[UPDATE 2] You'll find the 2017 Edition of the Social Media Size Chart here. After all, it can be very confusing. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pintrest, Google+ and LinkedIn each have. Continue reading
Muddy Ground Or Pastures Green? The Highs And Lows Of Online Engagement
Being forced to spend large quantities of time staring at a screen is one of the realities of being an independent artist in 2015, and while this can be frustrating, online engagement and effective. Continue reading
On Achieving DIY Success [Chad Lawson]
In this article, award winning composer and pianist Chad Lawson outlines his process for achieving success in the music industry, discussing how one can take advantage of social media in unexpected ways, the. Continue reading
What Kills Promising Bands More Quickly Than Anything
Promising bands often have a fair amount on their plate to contend with, from dealing with labels and press, to working to attract and keep fans. In the midst of all this,. Continue reading
How To Write An Email Newsletter Your Fans Will Love
Although they've been around for quite some time now, email newsletters remain one of the most effective ways of getting in touch with your fans, particularly if the content is. Continue reading
Favorite Social Media Network Of Teens? It’s Not Facebook
According to statistics from Piper Jaffray compiled by Statista, just 14% of US teens say Facebook is the most important social network to them. That's the same as 6 months. Continue reading
10 Reasons You’re Not Getting More Followers, And How You Can Rectify The Situation
No matter how talented of an artist you may be, being present on social media is no good if you don't have any followers. Here we look at what an. Continue reading