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Email marketing might not have the feeling of being something new and up to date, but no musician can afford to ignore it as a way of building a fan base, keeping in touch with fans, and promoting their music. In fact, if you’re worried about how to promote your music, building an email list […]
Considering how visual music is these days, it should come as no surprise that Instagram is a powerful tool that every musician should be using to engage with existing fans and build your fan base. You may know that Instagram started as an app for people to share mobile photography. However, it has expanded into […]
What are you doing with your Facebook page? If you’re not posting regular updates that are relevant to your fans and keep them engaged, then the chances are good that you’re missing out. The most effective musician Facebook pages keep fans informed and entertained at the same time. Managing a Facebook account takes work, but […]
Do you have a monthly newsletter to send to fans? If not, now is the time to start sending ones. Newsletters are the perfect way to stay in touch with fans, build your fan base, and announce news about upcoming tours and recordings. Of course, the key to having a successful fan newsletter is knowing […]
It’s not easy for musicians to build a following. You might have memorable songs and a great look, but unless you hit the jackpot you’ll have to put in a lot of time and energy to promote your music and build your fan base. Self-promotion might not come easily to you, but it doesn’t have […]
Even the best musicians in the world need to build and maintain a fan base. In the old days, before the internet, there were few options available. Musicians could tour, release recordings, and do interviews – and that was pretty much it. In today’s world of online marketing, the process of building a fan base […]
What are you doing with your email list? You might be sending out newsletters, announcing tour dates, or even sharing your latest video. That’s all good – but if you’re not using your list to upsell fans on your merchandise, then you’re missing out on an opportunity to maximize your income. For some musicians, selling […]
Conversion rates are an important metric to monitor. It’s the percent of people that complete the desired action after visiting your website. This could include joining your mailing list or buying a song. You can get thousands of visitors to your website, but the traffic will mean nothing if you can’t convert the traffic into […]
If you’re trying to make it as a musician, you need to make the most of your available budget. This includes your marketing budget. Luckily, there are ways to promote your music through online marketing that won’t cost you a dime. Eventually, you’ll want to spend money on marketing. This includes the use of paid […]
Are you ready to market your music online, but don’t know where to start? Marketing is all about reaching the right people at the right time with the right message (in this case – music). To do this, you use various marketing platforms, including: Social media Email Video Blogs Paid advertising And plenty of others […]
The local online marketing techniques are often overlooked by musicians. While managing your own music career, there are plenty of resources available to help market your music online. This includes traditional marketing solutions, such as social media and email marketing. But, you should also take advantage of local marketing. There are various strategies that will […]
Do you need to sell more albums on your website? Creating a website, adding music, and keeping your site updated may not be enough. You need to actively market your music. Band promotion should be treated like the online promotion for any product. You want to take advantage of basic marketing strategies, including the psychology […]
Upselling is a powerful marketing technique. It’s used by almost every business – including the stores that you visit each day. When you go to a fast food restaurant, they always ask if you want fries or if you want a value meal. When you visit a convenience store to purchase milk, a cashier may […]
Have you ever subscribed to a mailing list? Perhaps you’ve purchased an item online or followed someone online and opted into their email newsletter. Over time, you stop checking these newsletters as frequently. Months may go by without opening an email from a particular source. Eventually, you completely stop paying attention to these emails. This […]
Social media offers the most cost effective way to market your music. It can easily help you gain more fans and sell more music or merchandise. But, there are a few basic rules that you need to follow. If you want to maximize the benefits of social media for promoting your music, you need to: […]
If you’re not already using the internet to market your music, you’re missing out. You need to treat your music career like a business and take advantage of typical internet marketing strategies. Don’t worry. You don’t need any marketing experience. In fact, you don’t even need to be particularly tech-savvy. You just need the motivation […]