COUFEST Rocks Social Media! How Bands can Rock Social Media

Q. What advice would you give to a local band to help them Rock Social Media?

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“ENGAGE! I get a lot of bands who follow me just for the follow back. They

will DM me and send me to their various musical outlets or Facebook. Then unfollow.

I catch on.”@M_W

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“Be consistent and makesure you know your target

audience.”@ L I A N N A L F A R O

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“Make an effort to publicly respond to fan questions and comments on

a regular basis.”

“Hold a Q&A session. If there aren't any questions being asked

organically, share inside information from your band to create more

excitement and loyalty.”

@ X T I N A C R O U C H#AskSMTULSA#COUFEST

“Post behind-the-scenes type of content. People want to know you. The music is only part of the story.”

“Give fans that follow you sneak peeks for following. Things like

access to special merchandise, deals, or first dibs on tickets for shows.”

@ A B S O L U T _ Z E R 0

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“Use streaming apps like Periscope or Meerkat to give an inside look into a rehearsal or recording session. Plan

it in advance in order to publicize it and maximize viewers. Recycle the

content by posting it on your website for those that didn't tune in for it live.”

@ A B S O L U T _ Z E R 0

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“Post tour dates and venue info, including cancellation dates.”

@ S A R AMH I L L

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“Offer exclusive content! Who doesn't love a

backstage sneak peek or a live streamed hello

from the road?”

@ME A G A N EWT O N

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“Give your fans “You”! Don't just let a

manager/company handle all social stuff. Get

involved and personal with fans.”

@ME A G A N EWT O N

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“Tell the story of your band on Social Media: Where you

met, who met who first, your first performance, etc.

Bring your fans along in your journey.”

@ P A R T Y A F I C I O N A D O

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“Be about the process, not just the result.”

“Share snippets of music.”

“Snapchat new lyrics (just a peek, not the whole thing).”

“Share an artistic shot of your favoriteguitar (and why it's your favorite).”

@MA N D Y _ V A V R I N A K

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“If you're local, BE LOCAL. Selfie at dinner? Loving the

run by the river? People want to connect with

people. Be human and share your pride in where you're

from (wherever that is).”@MA N D Y _ V A V R I N A K

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“For bands playing the 2015 Center ofthe Universe Festival…interact with the #COUFest hashtag and official

@COUFest social accounts.”

“Show support for your fellow bands.”

@ S P E A K E A S T Y S T R A T

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“Fans want to see behind the scenes as much as possible. Twitter has

gotten on the video train…USE IT!”

“Do fan shout-outs with those that have engaged the most with the band in social media with video.”

“Share fan posts, show you care. Fans want to feel connected, create that

relationship.”@ S P E A K E A S T Y S T R A T

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“Use the SAME nameeverywhere, so it's easy for people to find and tag you.”

@ T U L S A G R L Y

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“Answer your fans questions and respond to comments EVERY TIME

you can.”@ A N G E L S A D V E N T U R E

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“Share a mix of things – your thoughts, your song lyrics, your funny backstage moments. People like to get a sense of who you are, and you are more than a band trying to make

money. Don't leave the personal touch out of it.”

@ C H I P P E RMU S E

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