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How I Lost $2,000 in a Meta Ads Hack
Tbh I debated sharing about this... but I want to err on the side of transparency, because I think that's probably best for all of us. So here's the story of how hackers stole $2k from my Meta ads agency.
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Want to grow your fanbase?
Here are four ways we can help:
💡 Learn how to run Meta ads yourself: tinyurl.com/2p8m3v25
🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j
📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
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Video edited by: Kieran Grossman
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Видео

Spying on music artists' Meta ads
Просмотров 45128 дней назад
Well, this video is kind of a weird one, but hey - sometimes I look through my Instagram feed to see what kind of artist ads show up. I figured I'd let you in on the process. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyurl.com/25b2zk7d 📈 Grow on Spotify with our Meta ad management: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promot...
Are Guaranteed Algorithmic Playlist Placements a Scam? (DaimoonMedia Interview)
Просмотров 345Месяц назад
Tom's the founder of DaimoonMedia (daimoon.media) a playlist pitching company that's worked with over 9,500 artists, and one of the options I reviewed (and recommend) on this channel. In this video, we discuss whether the companies that promise algorithmic playlist placements are legit. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyu...
Behind the scenes at a playlist pitching company (DaimoonMedia)
Просмотров 275Месяц назад
Tom's the founder of DaimoonMedia (daimoon.media) a playlist pitching company that's worked with over 9,500 artists, and one of the options I reviewed (and recommend) on this channel. In this video, he breaks down how playlist pitching actually works. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyurl.com/25b2zk7d 📈 Grow on Spotify wi...
Watch this before you pay an ad agency for Spotify streams.
Просмотров 7172 месяца назад
I'm not sure if it's just my viewpoint, but it seems like ad agencies for Spotify promotion have become more prevalent in the past few years. If you're considering working with one, there are a couple of big questions you'll need to answer. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyurl.com/25b2zk7d 📈 Grow on Spotify with our Meta...
Where to Focus Your Spend on Groover (Advice from the Company's Co-Founder)
Просмотров 2263 месяца назад
Here's how Dorian recommends allocating your budget. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyurl.com/25b2zk7d 📈 Grow on Spotify with our Meta ad management: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
Groover's Founder Lays Out the Path to Growing an Artist Career in 4 Minutes
Просмотров 2763 месяца назад
I asked Dorian how he'd make it as an indie artist today - this was his response. I thought it was pretty good. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: ✅ Download our free song release checklist: tinyurl.com/25b2zk7d 📈 Grow on Spotify with our Meta ad management: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
Meta ads or Spotify playlisting? Here's my take (with real campaign data)
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
"Should I use Meta ads or Spotify playlists to grow my streaming numbers?" That's one of the most common questions I get from artists. Here's my two cents. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are three ways we can help: 💡 Learn how to run Meta ads yourself: tinyurl.com/2p8m3v25 📈 Grow on Spotify with our Meta ad management: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.co...
Spotify bots are getting indie artists banned.
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Here are some links to things I mention in the video: Spotify's Royalty System Changes: artists.spotify.com/en/blog/modernizing-our-royalty-system Spotify's Loud & Clear Report: loudandclear.byspotify.com/ Ari Herstand's newsletter: aristake.com/ Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: 💡 Learn how to run Meta ads yourself: tinyurl.com/2p8m3v25 🤜 Join our Spotify growth commun...
How much should you spend on a Groover campaign?
Просмотров 6014 месяца назад
Dorian (one of Groover's co-founders) shares his recommendation for an ideal Groover budget. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: ✅ 5-step plan to get 100k streams on your next release: tinyurl.com/8vjs9c7e 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyur...
The best way to use Groover (tips from the co-founder)
Просмотров 1744 месяца назад
In this video, Dorian gives a few tips for getting the most out of Groover. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: ✅ 5-step plan to get 100k streams on your next release: tinyurl.com/8vjs9c7e 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
How to figure out what genre your music is (Groover interview)
Просмотров 1074 месяца назад
It's tough to give your own music a genre. Groover's Dorian gives his two cents on how indie artists should tag their music. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: ✅ 5-step plan to get 100k streams on your next release: tinyurl.com/8vjs9c7e 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, Ho...
How I optimize my Meta ad campaigns (for music)
Просмотров 8274 месяца назад
The moral of the story: It's pretty much all about the ad itself. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: ✅ 5-step plan to get 100k streams on your next release: tinyurl.com/8vjs9c7e 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
How to make good Meta ads (with examples)
Просмотров 8235 месяцев назад
Making good ads to drive Spotify streams is hard. Here's what I've seen work. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: ✅ 5-step plan to get 100k streams on your next release: tinyurl.com/8vjs9c7e 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n
How I'm using Meta ads now (campaign details)
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Want to drive Spotify streams with Meta ads? Here's what I'm currently doing. Want to grow your fanbase? Here are four ways we can help: 💡 Learn how to run Meta ads yourself: tinyurl.com/2p8m3v25 🤜 Join our Spotify growth community: tinyurl.com/m979856j 📈 Hire us to run Meta ads for Spotify: tinyurl.com/2s42kbey 📕 Read my book, How to Promote Indie Music: tinyurl.com/2s3uc68n A few of the chann...
The best music marketing strategy no one is talking about...
Просмотров 3465 месяцев назад
The best music marketing strategy no one is talking about...
You have $500 to market an EP... what do you do?
Просмотров 3455 месяцев назад
You have $500 to market an EP... what do you do?
The first thing to do as an indie artist...
Просмотров 1645 месяцев назад
The first thing to do as an indie artist...
Artists Should Use These 5 Strategies in 2024
Просмотров 3266 месяцев назад
Artists Should Use These 5 Strategies in 2024
What's the Point of Music PR in 2024?
Просмотров 1306 месяцев назад
What's the Point of Music PR in 2024?
How Ariel Hyatt Got Into Music Marketing
Просмотров 1216 месяцев назад
How Ariel Hyatt Got Into Music Marketing
How to Get 1 Million Spotify Streams (as a New Artist)
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How to Get 1 Million Spotify Streams (as a New Artist)
"Spotify Promotion Is A Waste of Money... Not Worth It."
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
"Spotify Promotion Is A Waste of Money... Not Worth It."
Ranking Every Music Marketing Tactic I Tried This Year
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Ranking Every Music Marketing Tactic I Tried This Year
How to Get 100k Spotify Streams as a Brand New Artist
Просмотров 5 тыс.7 месяцев назад
How to Get 100k Spotify Streams as a Brand New Artist
I Spent $100 on Spotify Showcase... Here's What Happened.
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
I Spent $100 on Spotify Showcase... Here's What Happened.
How Many Streams Can You Expect From Meta Ads?
Просмотров 9088 месяцев назад
How Many Streams Can You Expect From Meta Ads?
How to Get Started as an Artist in 2024 (Omari's Advice)
Просмотров 1738 месяцев назад
How to Get Started as an Artist in 2024 (Omari's Advice)
How to (Actually) Make Money from Spotify
Просмотров 5108 месяцев назад
How to (Actually) Make Money from Spotify
Musicians: Clone Yourself with AI?
Просмотров 658 месяцев назад
Musicians: Clone Yourself with AI?

Комментарии

  • @TheJerrypettit
    @TheJerrypettit 23 часа назад

    Thanks for this. Bad stuff is happening more and more with these ads. I get a lot of bot attacks every time I run one now.

  • @kierangrossman1814
    @kierangrossman1814 День назад

    Maybe the hacker knows something you didn’t with the bikini ads to drive Spotify streams, seems like a 4D chess move to me

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic День назад

      Probably a major label tactic. Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure that's how Noah Kahan first broke

  • @reidtelando696
    @reidtelando696 День назад

    For value, do you recommend only sending to curators that take 2 credits? Or have you found its worth it to send to those who require 3-4? I'm sure the answer is: it depends but wanted to hear your thoughts.

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic День назад

      Honestly, I don't even really look at the number of credits when I'm thinking about who to submit to. If it's a good fit for the music, I just go with it.

  • @LouYorkLife
    @LouYorkLife 2 дня назад

    Great advice and helped me big time in my submissions today. I did about 15 submissions today. Have a great night and rest of the week.

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 2 дня назад

      Thanks for watching 🙏 Wishing you good luck on those submissions.

    • @LouYorkLife
      @LouYorkLife 2 дня назад

      @twostorymediamusic Good afternoon and welcome. Today, I received 3 approvals 2 declines, but even the declines liked the song a lot, just not 100% for the list I submitted to. It was only 80% of what they liked, hahaha. No worries, because I have a very, very strong song, and it is doing well, growing each week. I'll do playlist push next, per your video. Thanks again.

  • @sanjahurem8982
    @sanjahurem8982 3 дня назад

    Thanks so much for this, the mixed strategy is what I had in mind and now I know for sure that I will go with that. Do you know whether youtube video campaigns with You Grow may result in better outcomes in terms of subscribers, seeing as people get to actually see you and connect a bit more with you as opposed to a playlist?

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 3 дня назад

      Glad to help! Tbh, I don't have a ton of experience with YT campaigns - haven't run one in a couple of years. But in my limited experience, they're slightly better for connection / long-term growth than playlisting. But probably not as much better as you'd expect.

  • @LouYorkLife
    @LouYorkLife 4 дня назад

    Thanks for this information and clear details. I appreciate you.

  • @officialshortymic
    @officialshortymic 5 дней назад

    The ROI on these are so bad especially when you’re only getting 0.03 per stream. No matter what you do here you’re in the red money wise. However great video for showing who and what companies to avoid, there are so many scammers out there and we as musicians feel scammed enough. Thank you for being dope 😊

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 4 дня назад

      Yeah, definitely not the way to go for direct ROI. Glad it was helpful, though!

  • @akalui007
    @akalui007 5 дней назад

    A sudden and short term boost in streams, only to return to baseline. A waste of money imo.

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 4 дня назад

      yeah, that's a fair take. I think it depends what your goals are... but honestly, even if you just want the plain numbers, I think there are better ways than showcase.

    • @akalui007
      @akalui007 4 дня назад

      @@twostorymediamusic what ways have you found most helpful?

  • @LamontJackson
    @LamontJackson 7 дней назад

    I was able to get on a lot of playlist but most of them where on Spanish Playlist. I have no idea if that is good or bad.

  • @StiflerNasser
    @StiflerNasser 7 дней назад

    bro I appreciate your videos, just make sure you include a preview of the songs based on which you are trying to run statistics because the quality of the sound is crucial to understanding the results

  • @Ethan-yv6uj
    @Ethan-yv6uj 9 дней назад

    Gordon Hayward

  • @lanternetube
    @lanternetube 9 дней назад

    In your honest opinion, with which promo services have you noticed the most residual streams, saves, followers etc.?

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 5 дней назад

      In terms of playlisting, here are some of my favorites: twostorymelody.com/best-spotify-promotion-services/ It really varies from campaign to campaign, but the top four or five companies there would have my vote.

  • @lanternetube
    @lanternetube 9 дней назад

    this channel is underrated af I love your videos man

  • @StefanosRaptis-e2t
    @StefanosRaptis-e2t 10 дней назад

    Excluding the result a campaign may end up, your review should be included on Google Scholar, and relevant academic journals. Thanks man!

  • @ThePowerScript
    @ThePowerScript 12 дней назад

    I heard labels use bots and spotify allows them to. But if indie artists do, spotify will banned them.

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 8 дней назад

      Eh, that's a bit of a conspiracy theory. I honestly think it's probably overblown. But also... you never know.

  • @seweskatez
    @seweskatez 13 дней назад

    i can eel the dutch accent from kilometres away

  • @Joeboy_baby
    @Joeboy_baby 19 дней назад

    Your music is dope bra

  • @phenss_music
    @phenss_music 20 дней назад

    I really like your videos man! You are so incredibly informative and you discuss everything in a gentle style, which makes the videos so pleasant to watch! I have a question for you. I see that the 3 ad videos that you are using in this particular case are all 9:16. Shouldn't there also be 4:5 videos? I am just figuring things out concerning format sizes and I thought maybe you have a specific reason to specifically stick with only 9:16 ratios.

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 2 дня назад

      Thanks for the kind words 🙏 Yeah, in most cases, I try to make the videos so that they could be auto-cropped to 4:5 (which Meta will do depending on the placement). It's worth testing for yourself, though.

  • @stephanemorelli
    @stephanemorelli 22 дня назад

    Wonderful, excellent analysis once again, very very useful for us musiciens , thanks so much

  • @stephanemorelli
    @stephanemorelli 22 дня назад

    Amazing work thank you so much. I confirm You Grow promo and Playlist Promotion are the rare reliable/no fake streams ones

  • @linabebs
    @linabebs 22 дня назад

    How can I join as a creator

  • @Spitty95
    @Spitty95 22 дня назад

    Does Discover Weekly exist in every country? Or only Tier 1 countries?

  • @eddie466
    @eddie466 23 дня назад

    Hey Jon, I was wondering if you target only 18 years and older when doing audience demographics on meta ads? Thanks!

  • @VergMafia
    @VergMafia 23 дня назад

    Can you do another video like this for the year 2024 I’d be down to be an artist to test it out with you as well

    • @VergMafia
      @VergMafia 23 дня назад

      @twostorymediamusic

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 8 дней назад

      Possibly... but tbh this took forever and also a lot of cash. More likely that I revisit in 2025.

  • @darkerthanblack7595
    @darkerthanblack7595 23 дня назад

    They added my song their fake list. I don't even see the name of list. Fake bots coming on my song more than real listeners..............................

  • @technoir_music
    @technoir_music 25 дней назад

    They remove our album too!! Spotify detected 1300 artificial streams on ONE of our songs. We never bought artificial streams in our whole life... We are speechless.

  • @igna.mortier
    @igna.mortier 25 дней назад

    Man how did you add multiple Videos to your Ad? In my case i can only select one with the only option of "Change video". There's not even the option to select where you want the video to appear

  • @trippyspacegang
    @trippyspacegang 25 дней назад

    Do playlistbooker

  • @akalui007
    @akalui007 26 дней назад

    would love a current one including showcase etc!

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 8 дней назад

      I've actually got a video on showcase up here: ruclips.net/video/48_XeF1n87E/видео.htmlsi=Kd2uDpnLESKnqqdQ

  • @jasonreviews
    @jasonreviews 26 дней назад

    have you tried throwing your own parties like rent a venue and throw a show? then sell at eventbrite? i'm curious would that bring more money in. With all this effort you might as throw events. Might be easier and more money.

  • @thisisZOA
    @thisisZOA 27 дней назад

    Have you done any videos for ads for soundcloud or those playlist websites?

  • @summer.bluess
    @summer.bluess 27 дней назад

    Thanks for sharing bro

  • @jean.marion
    @jean.marion 27 дней назад

    I always wondered what an actual Meta ad looks like. This was a great video for me. Now I know what an ad I make should actually look like. Thanks for putting this together! Only video on RUclips that I've seen that shows this information.

  • @sutitootimusic
    @sutitootimusic 27 дней назад

    Not weird at all -- i do this all the time :> ...or, maybe we're BOTH weird lol

  • @AustinCobbMusic
    @AustinCobbMusic 28 дней назад

    Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing and the commentary

  • @kierangrossman1814
    @kierangrossman1814 28 дней назад

    Lots of fun to edit on this 💚

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 27 дней назад

      Respect to you for cutting out my 523 half-sentences and bad takes 🫡

  • @Young_Presley
    @Young_Presley 29 дней назад

    Hello do you think the tiktok creator system is worth it with playlist push basically getting a couple of tiktok artists with anywhere with 30k-1m followers doing tiktok sounds to my song and they get decent views would you think it’s worth it

  • @WizardAgain
    @WizardAgain 29 дней назад

    hey bro i need ur insta

  • @so.tiredmusic
    @so.tiredmusic Месяц назад

    Your question regarding the tree has to be my favourite moment within a RUclips video. If you figured out the answer please tell me, plants dying for no reason is a major part of my life. 😂

  • @jean.marion
    @jean.marion Месяц назад

    Great video. My main question never gets answered, though. If I allow an agency (such as yours) to do everything for me, how much can I expect to pay for the service? It's a big mystery, and the answer is generally - contact us, and we will see if you are a good fit. So basically, there is no answer at all. 😢

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic Месяц назад

      So we actually have our pricing upfront here: twostorymedia.com/spotify-promotion/ In most cases for indies, tbh, I think it makes sense to try it yourself. The ad spend just goes a lot farther that way.

    • @jean.marion
      @jean.marion Месяц назад

      @twostorymediamusic Wow! Thank you! I am so happy to be able to stop thinking about it as an option for the first song. 😊

  • @Staykool777
    @Staykool777 Месяц назад

    My God this is good!!

  • @ThePulseNews-ge6xf
    @ThePulseNews-ge6xf Месяц назад

    Of course, it’s major labels are doing this for indie artist. They built the bot system for their own interests. It is a real inside news.

  • @noureddinesouidi8880
    @noureddinesouidi8880 Месяц назад

    Can u help me bro

  • @liloconjetudo9045
    @liloconjetudo9045 Месяц назад

    I love your content, you really opened my eyes in these subjects. Do you think i can have at least some results with a budget of 100$?

  • @rivercarter4646
    @rivercarter4646 Месяц назад

    Thankyou

  • @TheRuben_music
    @TheRuben_music Месяц назад

    Well at least you got over 1000 streams, but you earned 13-14 dollars?

  • @chickenmuffin
    @chickenmuffin Месяц назад

    Cool so if you spend 20k making 10 great songs, 2-3 years of your life writing them,spend 10k on advertising, and magically get 100k instagram followers, you MIGHT have a chance at making $3000 from $1m streams?! Holy shit wtf are we all doing.

  • @speedcrawlmusic
    @speedcrawlmusic Месяц назад

    Thanks Jon appreciate this 👍 I'm wondering why don't you show us a campaign that is performing well?

  • @jamest3336
    @jamest3336 Месяц назад

    yeah avoid playlisting. no valid fanbase building

    • @GZP220
      @GZP220 25 дней назад

      Bruh

    • @twostorymediamusic
      @twostorymediamusic 8 дней назад

      Definitely not as much engagement as something like Meta ads. But I think it has a place as part of an overall strategy - just not as the primary thing you do to promote.

    • @GZP220
      @GZP220 8 дней назад

      @@twostorymediamusic meta ads is facebook and instagram?

  • @heavybizpod
    @heavybizpod Месяц назад

    Re-read the terms of service again and ask Spotify directly for yourself: Paying for playlisting will get you banned if you get caught.