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What To Do If No One Comes To Your Show [plus A 30% Off Discount Code]
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Anyone involved with putting on a concert wants to see a packed house, but no matter how hard you try, things don't always work out. Here Martin Atkins looks at some last minute tips for what to do if your show ends up minimally attended that can soften the blow. Guest post from the Invisible Records Bluebook 1. Close the balcony before doors open (or any other side rooms if possible) to reduce capacity and keep everyone downstairs- create a sign if ...
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The S.T.A.G.E.S. Of Email Marketing [PT. 6]
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In this sixth and final part of a multi-part series breaking down the ins and outs of email marketing, Cheryl B. Engelhardt focuses on how artists can use their email marketing strategy to actually monetize (or “Sell") their work. Guest post by Cheryl B. Engelhardt of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This is the sixth and final volume in a multi-part series by Cheryl B. Engelhardt, singer/songwriter, composer, and the owner of the music career consultation site In The Key of Success. In this series, Cheryl ...
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Pandora, Spotify Podcast Moves Good New For Musicians and Record Labels
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This week, Pandora announced the Podcast Genome Project, a cataloging system and discovery algorithm that uses a combination of technology and human curation to deliver personalized podcast recommendations. Spotify and Apple Music have both stepped up their podcast game, as well, by improving their search and discovery options. “It might feel like podcasts are ubiquitous, but, eighty-three percent of Americans aren’t yet listening to podcasts on a weekly basis, and a majority of them report that’s because they simply don’t ...
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Beginner's Guide To Building An Audience
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As an artist, building an audience is one of the hardest and most important things to do, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Here we look at helpful comprehensive beginner's guide to successfully growing an audience from the ground up. Guest post from the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note:The following is an installment in our series of a partnership between TuneCore and students at Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University. In an attempt to offer new insight and educational content for ...
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Want More People At Your Gigs? Send Gig Reminder Emails
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Despite how great your fans may be, they can't be counted on to know when all your upcoming gigs are, and need a little gentle reminding in order to get them through the venue door. Here we look at an email reminder strategy that won't irritate fans but can help keep a show on their radar. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Artists and bands need to make their fan base aware of any upcoming gigs. A single ...
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8 Tools To Help You Monetize Your Music Online
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Being an entrepreneuring artist in 2018 is still incredibly hard, but has some advantages as well, particularly in the monetary department. Here we look at eight tools that can help you to get your music out there an heard, and bring in a little cash while doing it. Guest post by Evan Zwisler of Soundfly's Flypaper Being a musician in 2018 has its advantages! These days, there are more ways than ever to get your music out there, be heard ...
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Eventbrite Music Launches To Serve Indie Venues, Promoters
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Indie ticketer Eventbrite has launched Eventbrite Music, a new platform for independent music venues, promoters and festivals that includes technology from the company's 2017 acquisitions of Ticketfly and ticketscript. The Ticketfly brand will be phased out entirely next year, according to multiple reports. Eventbrite Music is live today in North America and Australia, and is backed by a dedicated team already serving promoters, festivals and more than 1,000 venues. Last year Eventbrite powered 3 million events globally. “Over the years the ...
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The S.T.A.G.E.S. Of Email Marketing [PT. 5]
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In this fifth part of a multi-part series breaking down the ins and outs of email marketing, Cheryl B. Engelhardt explores how artists utilize engaging content in their email marketing to convert subscribers into superfans. Guest post by Cheryl B. Engelhardt of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This is the fourth volume in a multi-part series by Cheryl B. Engelhardt, singer/songwriter, composer, and the owner of the music career consultation site In The Key of Success. Cheryl will be breaking down the key S.T.A.G.E.S. of email ...
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