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Practical advice for music artists and content creators. CPM strategies, video monetization, audience growth, and the future of music promotion.
What's a good CPM rate to offer creators for promoting your music?
Figuring out a good CPM rate for music promotion? Here's what I learned from running a CPM marketplace and losing a fortune on bad ads.
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May 13, 2026
How Do I Get My Music Heard by Real People (Not Bots) on Social Media?
Stop wasting money on fake streams. Learn how to get your music heard by real people (not bots) on social media using genuine connection and smart strategy.
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May 13, 2026
How Do You Balance Making Money With Making Meaningful Music?
Struggling to make money as a musician without selling out? Here's how to balance income and art — from someone who lost it all and found a better way.
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May 12, 2026
What's the best time to post music content for maximum views?
Stop guessing when to post. Real talk on the best time to post music content for maximum views — from an artist who's been at the top, lost it all, and rebuilt.
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May 12, 2026
Do hashtags even matter and should you use them on Instagram and TikTok?
Wondering if hashtags still work on Instagram and TikTok in 2024? As an artist who lost everything and rebuilt, here's my honest take on hashtags vs real connection.
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May 12, 2026
How Can People Participate in My Artist Journey? A Real Way Forward
Stop wondering how people can participate in your artist journey. Real talk on getting fans involved, building community, and owning your path from a founder who lost it all.
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May 12, 2026
Will Investing in Marketing Push Old Songs Into the Algorithm? Here's the Truth
Wondering if marketing spend can revive old songs in the algorithm? Here's what I learned after losing everything and rebuilding as a musician.
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May 12, 2026
How to Get the Verified by Spotify Checkmark? (Real Talk from a Musician Who's Been There)
Stop chasing a blue checkmark. Here's how to get verified on Spotify the right way — with real strategy, no fluff. From a musician who's been signed and screwed.
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May 12, 2026
What Should Artists Look for When Hiring Content Creators to Promote Music?
Stop wasting money on content that flops. Here's what artists should look for when hiring content creators to promote music — from someone who's been on both sides.
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May 12, 2026
Why I Walked Away From a Record Deal and Built Something Better
Robert-Jan Mastenbroek on why he left a major label, lost everything, and built Selah.fm so artists can own their promotion. Raw, real, and practical.
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May 12, 2026
From Millionaire to Campervan: Why I Walked Away From Everything
How walking away from a record deal led to building a €6M crowdfunding platform, losing it all, finding faith on Tenerife beaches, and creating Selah.fm.
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May 12, 2026