Tag: music marketing

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 (0)

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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week in DIY and independent musician news, readers tuned into topics including music marketing strategies for 2025, new public YouTube Audience stat, top music schools and more.

Bruce Houghton on 01/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Jay Gilbert: Trends that will drive the Music Business in 2025

We asked a handful of the new music industry’s finest to share the top trends and technologies they see gaining steam and shaping music and the music business in 2025. Today, Jay Gilbert shares his thoughts

Bruce Houghton on 12/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Essential Website Tips For Musicians

Transform an artist website into a powerful tool for fan engagement and career growth. From collecting email addresses to selling merch and optimizing your design, learn these essential website tips. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Maximizing Spotify Wrapped 2024 to Connect with Fans (even if you missed the deadline)

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is finally here and it is not too late for every musician to hop on board this global cultural phenomenon – even if you forgot to update your profile before last week’s deadline.

Bruce Houghton on 12/04/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Bandsintown High Notes 2024: 1 Week left to update Artist profiles!

Bandsintown High Notes 2024, the popular live music year in review for both artists and fans, will be released early next month.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Press for Independent Musicians: Strategies for Gaining Exposure

Learn proven strategies and practical steps to get press for independent musicians.

Alana Bonilla on 11/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Best TikTok Alternatives for Musicians as indie takedowns loom

October 31st was the expiration date for hundreds of licensing deals for independent distributors and labels including DistroKid, CD Baby, Secretly and Beggars. So what are the best TikTok alternatives?

Bruce Houghton on 11/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Threads passes 275M users monthly, 3.29B use Meta apps daily

Meta apps have 3.29 billion daily users as the company’s Twitter competitor Threads passes 275M users monthly.

Bruce Houghton on 11/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Beyond TikTok and YouTube: The Key to Long-Term Music Success

You may get you quick views and even go viral, but you must go beyond TikTok and YouTube to distribute and market your music across all platforms to achieve long-term. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 10/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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