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
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Always looking to offer the independent musician a helping hand, Hypebot has a variety of different tips this week, from the best email list service providers to use, to improved. Continue reading
Who Uses Pinterest? Is It A Good Marketing Channel For Your Music?
When evaluating whether or not to add another social media channel to your marketing mix, start by asking yourself two questions. The first is, do you have the time? The. Continue reading
BandPage And How To Use Metadata To Build Your Fanbase [INTERVIEW]
Recently the folks at Music Consultant sat down to have a chat with Jim Patterson, the Chief Product Officer at BandPage, to discuss the expansion the platform has experienced in recent years,. Continue reading
Why You Need To Be On Instagram, Even If It Means Spending Less Time On Twitter
If you are marketing music and not consistently interacting on Instagram, you are missing a huge opportunity. The picture based social network passed 400 million users this week with growth. Continue reading
How To Pin Tweets To Get More Attention
[UPDATED] Have a tweet that you want your followers to see for longer? There's a way. While most tweets are just a flash in the social media pan, Twitter users. Continue reading
Four Mantras Every Musician Should Follow
Whether it's emphasizing quality over quantity or keeping your digital profile up-to-date, there are certain things in the music business that you simply need to keep reminding yourself of. Continue reading
6 Reasons Why Your Social Media Channels Aren’t Growing
Are you a proactive user of social media, but find that you're unable to gain the kind of traction with fans that you'd like? This article offers some suggestions about. Continue reading