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Why Artists Are Skipping Spotify to Release Music Early to Fans

Bryce Savoy skips Spotify to give fans early album access. Learn how this indie artist builds real connections and makes money without relying on streaming platforms.

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The Power of Personal Touches: How Artists Are Winning Fan Hearts

Discover how artists like Coldplay and Charli XCX are using personal touches to deepen fan connections. Learn practical strategies to engage your own fanbase through intimate experiences and behind...

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Introducing a New Way to Reach Your Fans Directly with Posts

Discover why artists are switching to email marketing with Posts. Reach fans directly, bypass algorithms, and take control of your audience engagement. Learn how email is becoming the new social me...

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Why Fan Engagement Should Be Part of Your Release Plan

Explore why fan engagement is crucial for your album release plan. Discover strategies that top artists use to connect with fans and drive success in their music marketing efforts.

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Inside EPICA's Virtual Concert Playbook

How EPICA used Single to bring their sold-out Amsterdam show to a worldwide audience, driving fan engagement and boosting merchandise sales on Shopify.

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Variants Are Hot, but Access Is the Real Key to Driving Music Sales

How exclusive content and access are driving fan sales in the midst of a variant boom The music industry has been leaning hard on album variants lately. According to Luminate Data's 2024 midyear...

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Comedy's New Direct-to-Fan Model: What Joe Gatto's Doing Differently

Joe Gatto's game-changing comedy special release: YouTube AND exclusive early access? Find out how this former Impractical Joker is redefining content distribution and what it means for your favori...