Social Media Networking is one of the most powerful tools an Artist has to spread the word. Not so long ago every band had a page on Myspace and spent loads of time promoting , getting new fans and plays. Unfortunately there were so many bands on Myspace , it seemed like it became a huge joke where bands spent all their time spamming to other bands. Eventually Myspace became one huge marketing mush pile that users left in droves once they had an alternative.
Facebook had a better idea and catered to how people really wanted to use the web to explore their life and social connections. Because Facebook is very cautious about the integrity of communication, music promotion on Facebook is very tricky. We have a whole section on this you really have to check out.
Twitter, on the other hand is a much easier way to reach a lot of people with out worrying too much. I would recommend all bands to get an automated Twitter Robot and a bunch of Twitter accounts. The best strategy for success on Twitter is to let you Ro(Bot) find fans of similar bands and follow them, with the hope that they will check out your band and follow you back. Twitter allows you to send tweets with links to your songs or videos all day long. Like any social media , its all about really connecting with your fans and then maintaining the connection. This is hard work but you knew it wouldn't be easy.
The ultimate goal of Social Network Media is to add the new fan to you mailing list. THE MONEY IS IN THE LIST. Once fans are used to getting your , "intimate " communications , they will be ready to buy your products.
Check out all these other Social Networks .......
www.rockstarmotel.com
Combines social media, game mechanics and direct artist/fan interaction under one roof. Artists engage their fans, leveraging not only social media tools, but also dedicated fans who now have an incentive to promote on their behalf. Music fans sign and represent their favorite artists on RockStar Motel, essentially creating their own record labels. Fans promote their artists and get recognized and rewarded for their efforts with points, status and visibility among both their peers and artists. Artists, both signed and unsigned, can create or claim their RockStar Motel page to engage their fans through the site and recruit super fans as representatives.
Urban-Nation
www.hiphop-voices.com
Community for people who are passionate about R&B and Hip Hop! We have brand new urban music artists, cool new urban music, funky profiles, a cool messaging system, urban themed chat rooms and Urban-Nation tv with the coolest urban music videos. Please also note that Urban-Nation.com is an invitation only website for music artists. Please support urban music!
Songaide
www.songaide.com
Our main purpose is for songwriters to post the lyrics they are working on and get feedback from other songwriters. Members can also post songwriting questions and tips (anything songwriting related is acceptable). Songaide can be used not only to get feedback and ask questions, but also as a tool for collaborating online with other songwriters. Please keep in mind that You don’t have to use Songaide to get advice. Even if you’re the greatest songwriter who ever lived, you can simply post your lyrics or poems here for others to enjoy. Since every member has a profile page, Songaide could be an easy place to send your friends to view all your poetic masterpieces.
Famemusic
support@famemusic.com
www.famemusic.com
Our aim is to create the world's very best music community, maximising the opportunities for members to CONNECT, SHARE and soon to COMPETE globally in their music genre.
Rock City Club
www.rockcityclub.com
Whether you just formed a band yesterday or you are an artist that has twenty years in the music biz ... we created the world's only "Social Music Network" to work with the millions upon millions of undiscovered and unsigned artists and bands around the globe. We have truly leveled the playing field for musicians to finally expose and distribute their music content to a worldwide audience.
13793 Bunker Hill Rd. Moss Point, MS 39562
PH: 228-990-9299
BJ Walters support@airmysong.com
www.airmysong.com
Promoting Christian songwriters. Allowing them to create an online song catalog. We review, chart, rate and comment on new music that is submitted. We also offer radio airplay promotion.
webdoc
hello@webdoc.com
www.webdoc.com
We wanted to bring freedom to online social expression, so we created a new service where conversations happen in free-form spaces called "webdocs." Participants can put almost anything into a webdoc : pictures, videos and music from all over the web, but also interactive applications like games, polls, slideshows or web services such as Google Maps and Twitter. Anyone can start a conversation naturally with just one friend or all of them, and users can both friend people and follow conversations.
FMMusicLive.com / Folly Moon Music
215 S. Walnut St., Muncie, IN 47305
fmmusicbooking@gmail.com
www.FMMusicLive.com
Features videos, blogs, music, services, webcasts & so much more! Blog your local music scene, music festivals, dreams, thoughts and album reviews.
Flowd
www.flowd.com
The music lovers' social network. Connect Flowd to Facebook and Twitter, and let all your circles of friends know your latest whereabouts and news! Flowd makes it all simple for you.
LoveTech
contact@lovetechsf.com
www.LoveTech.org
A community supporting the pioneers of live electronic musicianship. We combine musical innovation and inspired celebration to produce an immersive & heartfelt multi-sensory experience. Our engaging playshops, interactive art, and hands-on Digital Jam Lounge help create an optimal environment for education and collaboration. Discover the future of music technology & live performance! LoveTech will blow your mind, shake your ass, and inspire your creative soul.
MyDailyFlog
info@mydailyflog.co.uk
www.mydailyflog.com
A website that lets you easily put your videos and photos on the web in a daily log format. If friends/family have their own MyDailyFlog pages, you can see everyone's latest videos and photos on one page and link back and forth to each other. And, you can comment in each other's guestbooks.
Fliyo
www.fliyo.com
A professional networking website for professionals and businesses in Film, Television, Advertising, Radio, Theater, Digital Media, Publishing, Music, Dance and Fashion Industry. Showcase your work; add unlimited videos, images, articles and audios to your portfolio.
FanBox
113 W. G St. #510, San Diego, CA 92101
PH: 877-736-7629
http://www.fanbox.com
Enables people to buy, sell, and promote their digital content through web & mobile technologies. We've created the tools that allow our community of over 50 million users to make money doing what they love. Enabled by global billing solutions, FanBox connects musicians, filmmakers, application developers and other content providers to millions of billable consumers worldwide.
