Nancy Baym is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas. She is also an online fandom expert, an author, public speaker, and has even been made into a comic strip character. She wears many hats, but is consistently making valuable contributions to the debate over social media and the future of the artist-fan relationship. We had the privilege to speak to Nancy to get her thoughts about the impact social media has had on artists and the way they interact with their fans.…
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Browse our archive of career advice for bands and musicians on finding success as an independent artist in the music industry. From finding a manager, signing a record deal, to the in’s and out’s of booking a tour, we bring together the smartest voices in the business to give you ideas and inspiration for finding your own way as a professional musician.
Fans or Friends? How Social Media is Changing the Artist-Fan Relationship (Part 1)
Posted by Dave Cool on Jun 14, 2011 in: Music Career Advice
Ownership, access, enjoyment
Posted by Chris Vinson on Jun 10, 2011 in: Music Marketing & Promotion, Music Career Advice
How An Emotional Connection Can Create A Cult-Like Fan Base
Posted by Dave Cool on Jun 09, 2011 in: Music Marketing & Promotion, Music Career Advice
Free eBook: Developing Music Careers in Uncertain Times
Posted by Dave Cool on Jun 02, 2011 in: Music Career Advice, Free eBooks
Why Bands Shouldn’t Give Away (ALL) their Music for Free
Posted by Dave Cool on May 24, 2011 in: Music Marketing & Promotion, Music Career Advice
Your Email is an Unwelcome French Kiss from an Ugly Stranger
Posted by Dave Cool on May 19, 2011 in: Music Career Advice
In the studio? Don’t shut out your fans!
Posted by Dave Cool on May 12, 2011 in: Music Career Advice
Finding Your “Hit Zone” (and why it matters)
Posted by Chris Vinson on May 04, 2011 in: Music Career Advice