Source: thenextweb/socialmedia/2011/04/04/how-to-use-social-media-to-break-into-the-music-industry/ Here are ten top tips on how to break into the music industry using social media: 1.) Research what sites you want to use based on your music style, fan base and goals. See a solid run down of available sites HERE -- thenextweb/apps/2010/11/12/the-new-world-order-of-the-music-business/ 2.) Create your Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube channel and, if you see fit, a MySpace page – whatever sites you think will be most engaging with your fans. 3.) Devise a strategy for your social media presence and stick to it. You may be on tour playing gigs, but with smartphones there’s no excuse for not interacting with your fans. 4.) Write blog posts, upload videos and share exclusive content with those fans who like your page. These are great ways to keep fans engaged and interested in your music. 5.) Keep an eye out for competitions that will gain you exposure and therefore more fans. 6.) Fans also like competitions – run competitions of your own offering out signed photos or CDs. 7.) Don’t become too big for your boots – so you’ve got some fans and things are going well, but that doesn’t mean you can stop posting and engaging. Content is key. Sure, you’re not expected to release a new song every day, but sharing an anecdote or link you like will stop your fans from unfollowing you. 8) It’s not just sharing, you also need to interact. It may not be possible to reply to every fan, but replying to some is better than none, as is posting out general shout-outs to all of your fans. 9.) Build up ties with other emerging artists. Recommending someone else’s music won’t lose your fans – it can only gain you both fans if other bands recommend you. Make the most of networking! 10.) When you do make it, it doesn’t mean you can stop using social media. Remember, nothing positive will come out of ignoring your fans, whether you have ten fans or ten million.
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