So, I’ve had another twelve months of marketing music and selling shows.  Lots of successes, some curveballs received but here are my own personal reflections on my marketing year as a DIY artist:

• For ticket sales choice of venue really is important.  Taking your show to a different venue can have a dramatic impact on sales (both positive and negative).
• Physical sales are getting fewer, they’re still there but getting smaller every year.
• Streaming revenue is increasing, but at least for myself it’s still not enough to offset that loss of physical.
• Facebook ads are getting MUCH more expensive.  This is only going to get worse. Just get used to paying more for fewer reach, year on year.
• Facebook organic reach continues to drop, personally this has been by 20-40% in the past twelve months. Paid traffic is now essential to get your stuff out there.
• Facebook Live (and other live tools) are still the priority for all DIY musicians.
• Instagram is getting more effecting as a selling platform (and Stories ads should probably be everyone’s next focus point).
• Traditional media coverage is becoming less important. If you get it, fine, if not, don’t sweat it.

Here’s to 2019!

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