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Twitch is undoubtedly one of the biggest social media platforms right now. Enabling the ability for influencers to play video games and create a full-time income from their passion, the phenomenon of e-sports has certainly taken over the entire world. With multiple stadiums being sold out for e-sports events, and the activity gaining a [...]
Habits are definitely an essential part of our lives. Influencing both our time at home and in the workplace, they help to dictate our actions and natural behaviors. In this article, we’re going to discuss some great habits to help improve your music career. Time management Firstly, effective time management is absolutely crucial to [...]
Brand partnerships can bring an abundance of growth to your career in many ways. By collaborating on projects with brands, you and your content will be exposed to a variety of crowds. Collaborating with a brand will not only propel the brand to achieve more exposure but will also do the same for you. [...]
One of the key components to succeeding as a producer these days is your ability to network. Making connections can help you unlock doors that your music sometimes cannot, and by having friends in high places, your name will soon spread through the industry. Getting to know other producers and people in the same [...]
In the music industry, it can be pretty difficult to get things done. With a long schedule of items to accomplish, productivity & a strong work ethic can often be extremely hard to obtain. In contrast, some people are able to work extremely efficiently so that they’re able to become a step closer to [...]
Putting together an effective Instagram strategy is vital for artists due to the sheer level of potential the platform offers for expanding your reach. Many focus on the visual content they upload to Instagram and neglect the written copy that accompanies the images, which is a huge mistake. Not only do your captions build [...]
One of the most commonly asked questions by artists is how to increase excitement ahead of the release of a track or album. This can be a difficult task, especially if you haven’t yet amassed a large worldwide fanbase. One of the newest tactics for generating interest around a release is the pre-save feature, [...]
In a previous article, we discussed the importance of using the pre-save feature on Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer to create anticipation around a specific release. By allowing users to pre-save your track or album you create the perfect opportunity for gaining limited access to your fans’ Spotify accounts, enabling you to insert your [...]
Many producers struggle to understand the basics of music publishing, and how a publisher can help your career. Generally, you will assign a track to a publishing company in exchange for a percentage of royalties. In return, the publishing company will exploit the track. In this article, we’re going to discuss the basics of [...]
Do you use Instagram videos in your marketing? With the social media app's new feature, IGTV, now in full flow, here is what you need to know about successfully using the platform for marketing purposes. Set up your channel Videos must be in vertical or portrait mode. The ideal size ratio is 9:16, but a [...]
Pre-save campaigns through streaming services are undoubtedly one of the very best ways to drum up excitement ahead of the release of a track or album. Allowing you to ensure that your most dedicated fans receive your new music instantly, the feature is a great method for generating an increased volume of streams and [...]
Introduced just last year, IGTV has already made a huge impact on the marketing industry. Built as an aspect of Instagram’s platform, the service allows users to upload vertical videos of up to 10 minutes in length, or 60 minutes if you have a verified or popular account. IGTV provides even further opportunities for [...]
As an artist, you’ll find that you will consistently be receiving messages from your fans. One of the biggest difficulties in scheduling your day is finding the time to respond to these messages. While many messages may simply be declarations of support that do not require a written response, but simply an emoji or [...]
Messenger bots are one of the most useful technological advances in recent years for marketing. With the ability to advertise your releases and connect with your fans, bots provide the ability to advertise your content in a much more organic fashion. Bots can perform a number of activities, from gathering email addresses to responding [...]
Living in traditional cultural cities is no longer mandatory to having a successful career due to the opportunities presented with working remotely. However, it certainly helps. As technology gets more advanced in the modern age, the music industry is constantly expanding into new realms. With the likes of artist managers, journalists, graphic designers etc [...]
As a producer, you’ll always have to play a role in the content you distribute. Whether you’re at the start of your career and must create everything yourself, or you’re fully established and need to direct others to create on your behalf, content is something that should always be part of your artist strategy. [...]
So your biography is written, your press shots have been approved, and your social media accounts are good to go. But being a producer of DJ in 2018 is about so much more than just building your fanbase, and the hardest part - for even the world’s biggest superstars - comes in learning how [...]
Twitter differs widely from most of the other social media platforms out there. The site is much more driven by opinions and much less visual than Instagram meaning that your strategy should differ somewhat. Ever since the platform’s character limit was doubled from 140 to 280, users have had much more chance to express [...]
When starting your career as an artist, you will find that most of your promotion has to be self-published. This is everything from social media posts to email newsletters, and with so many outlets to cover; it can be tiring and stressful to manage all of the content yourself. There will come a time [...]
With most producers using streaming as their primary source of income, many seem to overlook the possibility of sync placements of their music within TV and film. However, these placements can be extremely lucrative when successful. Whether it’s a movie, video game, film trailer, or TV show, licensing your music to media companies can [...]
