It’s easy to look on social media (or, to the media in general), see the ultra-successful people in your chosen industry, and feel a sense of inadequacy.
However, isn’t it unfair to you, to compare the early stages of your creative endeavor to somebody’s pinnacle?
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We’ve all heard people who believe that social media is “too negative” or “overly political.” While there is a case to be made for those statements, it’s also worth pointing out that the power lies in the hands of its users.
Are you staying in the cycle of negativity, or are you working to change the narrative?
Get Some Real Talk!
In the digital space, it can be easy to seek outside validation, and measure ourselves by the amount of likes, comments, and shares we receive on our work. When we get it, we feel great. When we don’t… it can play tricks on our self-esteem.
We invite you to check out this week’s #UMCRealTalk on the topic. Then, tell us the ways you build self-worth in the comments!
Get Some Real Talk!
It’s easy to see other people’s social media “highlight reels” and feel like we’re falling behind in our own journeys.
However, there is much to be learned and appreciated from knowing where we are.
Get some Real Talk!
If you’re getting ready to release music, you’ll want to consider its audience. How are you using various platforms to get eyes and ears on what you’re doing? How have you been building relationships in advance?
This edition of UMC Real Talk gives some ideas of where to start.
Imagine this scenario: You’ve spent time creating a thoughtful, engaging, and perhaps even humorous social media post about a new release. You have a graphic at the ready, and you’re ready for your fans to check out the new single, EP, or full-length that you’ve spent months perfecting.
You hit “Publish,” all while failing to realize…
You didn’t actually include a way for them to hear the tunes!
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I’m going to put my branding hat on for a moment and ask for a show of hands…
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We’re at the beginning of another fresh, new year, bubbling like champagne with possibilities for success and happiness.
But… enough of the cliche stuff. It’s time to get to work! For musicians and creatives, we must work every day to bring ourselves one step closer to the lives we envision.
With that, we’ve compiled a list of steps that anyone can take to raise the bar in 2019, and to ensure that more eyes and ears engage with their content than ever before. Let’s go!
Social media is the least expensive and most accessible way for independent artists to get their message out to the masses. However, different platforms are right for different artists. In addition, it’s hard to be everywhere at once, so consistently utilizing a select few platforms for your marketing efforts is a smart move.
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Audio streaming platform SoundCloud has announced a new integration that allows users to share their music via Instagram Stories.