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The power of bringing fandom onchain: Fandom is fuel for the entertainment industry. It’s also an abstract concept. - We are fans of multiple things - Fandom is layered (sport, team, player) - It manifests across platforms and touchpoints (digital and physical) A complete graph of fandom doesn’t exist today. Fans will - Buy tickets to concerts on Ticketmaster - Streams music on Spotify - Engages on social media All that data is fragmented and siloed. Bringing fandom onchain would make it concrete. Turn the fandom graph into a tangible concept that can be leveraged. It creates a massive new design space for tailored fan experiences. I'm bullish on projects building for a future where fandom is onchain.

More momentum for "direct to fan" platforms, and I'm here for it. No brainers I'd love to see more of for artists: - owning, not renting their space (web and custom mobile app) - controlling their distribution (streaming directly, no middle man required) - meaningful 2 way interactions with fans (fans can share UGC) - reliable subscription revenue (for exclusive access and special experiences) - reaching (only) the fans who really care (no algorithm to beat) excited about where this industry is moving... even if it's taking forever to get there. https://lnkd.in/gzNNAs8q #music #musicindustry #musicbusiness

So, after 3 months of DotMe going live on the App and Play Store, over 6,000 unique users have visited our users' bio links. Currently, we're operating with 110 active users out of 350 downloads, meaning 1 in every 3 DotMe downloads has led to a bio link addition. Intentionally, we have achieved this without spending much on ads – almost zero. Our primary goal was to validate our product-market fit, and it seems like we have successfully done so. I will be posting soon about how we acquired our 110 active users (need to audit it myself). What I know is most of our early adopters are from the Music Industry and Content Creators but there are some really surprising use cases too. #ProductMarketFit #AppDevelopment #UserEngagement Here is the link to DotMe for anyone who wants to try out our reimagined link in bio tool. https://lnkd.in/g-EuhbyP

TikTok and AXS Announce Global Ticketing Partnership It wasn't going to be long before digital products were made available on TikTok Shop... now this isn't necessarily TikTok Shop but it's a move in the right direction. With this new partnership you can purchase tickets to music shows from TikTok videos with the link taking you to the AXS website to complete the transaction. I can't imagine it'll be long before you can buy tickets to events / digital products without leaving the TikTok app! #tiktok #tiktokmarketing #tiktokstrategy

About EDMC Network 👀 Dive into the world of EDMC Network 🎵, a platform built on Polygon that sits at the epicenter of the global dance music scene. It's more than just a brand; it's a movement that brings together dance music labels, publishers, producers, DJs, promoters, agents, and passionate fans in one big Electronic Dance Music Community (EDMC) 🌍. OUR MISSION 🚀 Our mission is to nurture emerging talents and provide them with a global stage to shine, connecting them directly to a worldwide audience. With our decentralized talent pool app, DROPPER by EDMC, users can discover, listen to, and play new EDM talent in the listen-and-vote-to-earn gamification mode. It's not just about listening; it's about engagement! 🔊 THE EDMC TOKEN 💰 $EDMC is the token of the EDMC Network. The token is used to maintain the ecosystem of the DROPPER application and the associated Titanium NFTs (in collaboration with LTO Network). Additionally, $EDMC holders can directly benefit from the EDMC Membership program, granting them access to a host of future discounts and perks. Apart from bridging the gap between producers and fans, the community will serve as a global talent scout. The transparency in the earnings model for producers and other community members will ensure that the EDMC Network becomes many users' first introduction to the possibilities of WEB 3.0. 🌐 #EDM #Polygon #Decentralize #Dance #Web3 #Crypto

We Are Powerful Together 🌟✨ At Loop, we believe in the transformative power of community. Together, we can make a positive impact on the music industry and create a space where artists and fans thrive. 💪 Empowering Artists: Loop is dedicated to giving artists the tools they need to succeed. With our innovative NFT marketplace, artists can sell their work directly to fans, ensuring fair compensation and greater creative freedom. 🤝 Building Trust: Trust is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to transparency, integrity, and putting our community first. By fostering open communication and mutual respect, we create a safe and trustworthy environment for everyone involved. 🌍 Making a Positive Impact: We're not just about streaming music; we're about creating real change. Loop supports artists by providing them with new revenue streams and opportunities to connect with their audience on a deeper level. Together, we can help artists achieve their dreams and bring more beautiful music into the world. ❤️ Creating a Supportive Community: Loop is a place where music lovers unite. Whether you're an artist, a fan, or an industry insider, you have a home here. Our platform encourages collaboration, sharing, and meaningful interactions that strengthen the bond within our community. 🌟 Your Voice Matters: Every member of the Loop community plays a vital role in shaping the future of music. By joining Loop, you become part of a movement that values and uplifts every voice. Together, we are powerful and capable of driving change. Join us at Loop and be part of something bigger. Let’s support each other, create incredible music, and make a lasting impact on the industry. Together, we are powerful! 🚀 #Loop #TogetherWeArePowerful #SupportArtists #MusicCommunity #PositiveImpact #JoinTheMovement

It's so interesting as before I read the article, the ideology of a "superfan app," has been generated in the K-pop world by HYBE as WeVerse. It's quite fascinating seeing how the Western world (Anglo-America) is using that as an inspiration to try to funnel fans into one general location to be getting this exclusive experience with the artist. I don't agree with it being platform less because it is a platform, it's just trying to filter out the massive fan space that goes across the bigger platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), Instagram, and so on. I used to use WeVerse and did enjoy the idea that I was closer to BTS and Seventeen. Yet, it still felt like another version of Tumblr or Twitter in the space. I'm curious to know how much of the superfan perspective (wants, needs) are being integrated into the creation of this model. Especially with the discourse online being some fans, yes even superfans, are tired of noticing the way that the superfan approach is now only based on monetary outcomes. Fans will still go to this new app as it is exciting, I'm excited for innovation. However, I'm really curious on how this will operate in a way that feel authentic in the artist to fan relationship that trickles into streams and revenue (tickets, merch, etc.) and the parasocial relationship that fans have with the artist (aka what are the actual expectations fans will have on the artists to perform on this new platform that might try to mimic 1:1 interactions). #musicindustrynews #musicindustry #musicinnovation #superfans #musicbusiness

It’s been incredibly inspiring to see Will Matz build Superfan and achieve such growth for a consumer music product. In the simplest terms Superfan is like Spotify Wrapped crossed with Last.fm. Each week you get a weekly recap and an Al-generated vibe based on the music you listened to, and can create groups to share them with your friends. I’m super stoked on these new features that help artists connect directly with their fans. In an age of algorithmically tailored music it’s harder than ever to build authentic fan connections that make it possible to make a living off of your art so I love this effort and can’t wait to see what the future holds. #musictech #startups #innovation

Of course the majors are going to build their own proprietary platforms and teams around 'Super Fans'. If it helps their artists develop relationships with their fans, then I'm all for it. However, it begs the fundamental question: Who do you want to own YOUR DATA and your relationship with YOUR FANS? Your label? Or YOU? Your (sustainable) business is built on direct relationships with your fans. Own your data, own your business.

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