Every Artist Can Now Sell Merch On Spotify. Here’s How:
Thanks to a new integration with Shopify, every artist can begin selling their merchandise on Spotify in a matter of minutes. Continue Reading
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Why You Need More Merch (And How You Can Afford It)
The value of music diminishes further with each passing year, but merchandising lasts forever. Let’s look at why merch matters more than ever. The value of recorded music is at an all-time low. Anyone making livable wages from music alone… Continue Reading
How To Make High Quality, Low-Risk Merch For FREE
Investing hundreds of dollars into merch that may or may not sell is a thing of the past! Let us show you the way of the future. Continue Reading
Billboard Changes Chart Rules: No More Ticket & Merch Bundles
Reversing a rule implemented in January, Billboard has updated the rules regarding album sales and charts to reflect consumer intent better. Continue Reading
Treat your fans with exclusive merch this Halloween
Special edition and limited-run merchandise can engage fans and bring in extra cash as the end of year holiday shenanigans begin. Continue Reading
The Importance of Merch Sales in Music Today [VIDEO]
In this episode of Music Biz 101, host James Shotwell details the increasing importance of merchandising in artists’ careers. He also offers advice for creating merch your fans will want to buy, complete with examples from artists with immensely dedicated followers. Continue Reading
Why Merch Sales Matter More Than Song Streams
Musicians live to write and perform songs they love for their fans. In 2019, however, many are learning that merch sales matter more than song streams. Continue Reading
How to increase your Black Friday sales
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the biggest day of the year for consumerism is right around the corner. Black Friday happens on November 23. To help improve your sales and ensure your promotions go off without a hitch,… Continue Reading
A few tips on lowering the cost of t-shirts
There are many ways to get attention for your band, but regardless of what tips and tricks you may have picked up throughout your experience in music there is nothing that can impact your career like a great hook or… Continue Reading
Tracking Physical Sales At Concerts: Why And How
The following post is a guest piece from one of our favorite industry lifers, Christopher Bianchi. Heed his advice. When I started off playing in my friends basement, the thought of “tracking our music sales” was something that had literally… Continue Reading