{"id":20073,"date":"2014-03-31T06:11:24","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T14:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=20073"},"modified":"2024-01-25T06:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T06:50:07","slug":"musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/","title":{"rendered":"Musicians: 6 Ways to Keep Your Fans Hooked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So you got a pretty good number of fans right now (congrats!) but you know it\u2019s not simply about acquiring fans, it\u2019s about keeping them.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t keep them hooked, chances are, they would forget you little by little every day. Keeping them engaged is the best way to maintain a loyal fanbase.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some awesome ways to keep your fans hooked:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a322d9f9e947\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a322d9f9e947\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#be-entertaining-onstage\" >BE ENTERTAINING ONSTAGE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#release-singlesalbums-creatively\" >RELEASE SINGLES\/ALBUMS CREATIVELY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#sell-unique-merchandise\" >SELL UNIQUE MERCHANDISE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#crowdsource\" >CROWDSOURCE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#put-your-cd-in-a-kick-ass-cd-packaging\" >PUT YOUR CD IN A KICK-ASS CD PACKAGING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/musicians-10-ways-fans-hooked\/#send-really-good-newsletters-once-in-a-while\" >SEND REALLY GOOD NEWSLETTERS ONCE IN A WHILE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"be-entertaining-onstage\"><\/span><strong>BE ENTERTAINING ONSTAGE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/00dd0947a217a2f81fd3269a05fcee27f3bc51c4\/0_276_5294_3177\/master\/5294.jpg?width=465&amp;dpr=1&amp;s=none\" alt=\"From Bebe Rexha to Steve Lacy: why are fans throwing phones at musicians? | Music | The Guardian\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not talking about music, we\u2019re talking about antics, jokes, stories, costumes, whatever you can think of to be more fun when you\u2019re performing onstage.<\/p>\n<p>This makes you more charming and therefore memorable. There are many<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"release-singlesalbums-creatively\"><\/span><strong>RELEASE SINGLES\/ALBUMS CREATIVELY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sonicbids.com\/hs-fs\/hub\/245581\/file-1759317480-jpg\/7099291199_35f5b7d708_o.jpg\" alt=\"3 Creative Album Release Strategies for Artists at Any Level\" width=\"601\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are so many reasons why you should be more creative with your releases. One is that your fans will love it, two is that you will be talked about.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/20-unconventional-ways-to-release-your-music\/\">really creative ways to release music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sell-unique-merchandise\"><\/span><strong>SELL UNIQUE MERCHANDISE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/b6c8e478c072b9f891fbcfa98145b797d5c87c99\/1429_753_3217_1931\/master\/3217.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=900&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;s=7f86c848714c36afe1a6841d470ee108\" alt=\"I'm with the brand! How merch saved the music industry | Music | The Guardian\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The operative word being unique.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just make merch that other musicians have, come up with something really worth buying and talking about like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/7-awesome-paper-doll-band-merch\/\">this <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/unique-band-merch-condoms-lollies-cereals-soup\/\">these<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"crowdsource\"><\/span><strong>CROWDSOURCE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zTHteTFhnvZxcxLyRorvFdw10oVPk5LiLvts9BSAJ0Q6nxT6RnFJz6TF26UvyXTyYu2RJv3UaqUr3JY_BBBfdknEWhLoGpvqIZ-Fy9M=w1800-l80-sg-rj-c0xffffff\" alt=\"About - Crowdsource by Google\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/crowdsourcing-content-fastest-viral\/\">Crowdsourcing<\/a>, which used to be simply known as \u201casking favors\u201d from friends and fans to finish a project, has been used by many artists for years.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a model that works because the fans love to collaborate. You can ask your fans to help you with your music video, t-shirt design, album art, and many more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"put-your-cd-in-a-kick-ass-cd-packaging\"><\/span><strong>PUT YOUR CD IN A KICK-ASS CD PACKAGING<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/naldzgraphics.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/1-attractive.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create a Kick Ass CD Packaging Design | Naldz Graphics\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, more than ever, a good-looking CD packaging is necessary for your CD to even get a second glance.<\/p>\n<p>People can just easily download and pass around your music nowadays so you need to have a really killer CD packaging for your fans to actually consider buying your CD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articlce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/foil-pack-cd-packaging\/\">Foil Wrap As An Awesome Add-On To Your CD Packaging<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"send-really-good-newsletters-once-in-a-while\"><\/span><strong>SEND REALLY GOOD NEWSLETTERS ONCE IN A WHILE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c pT0Scc iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/hubspot-guide.webp?width=600&amp;height=464&amp;name=hubspot-guide.webp\" alt=\"21 Email Newsletter Examples We Love Getting in Our Inboxes\" width=\"599\" height=\"464\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s just something warm and fuzzy when we see an e-mail sent by our favorite musician compared to, say, just reading their updates on Facebook or Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s more personal. It makes us feel like we&#8217;re part of a special group. Just make sure you only send quality newsletters to your fans and make sure your frequency is not annoying.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/creating-band-newsletter\/\">very important pointers so your newsletter will work in your favor.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a> and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you got a pretty good number of fans right now (congrats!) but you know it\u2019s not simply about acquiring fans, it\u2019s about keeping them. If you don\u2019t keep them hooked, chances are, they would forget you little by little every day. Keeping them engaged is the best way to maintain a loyal fanbase. 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