#5 | Artists MISTAKES To AVOID, Spotify Unwrapped Strategy & Fan Subscriptions

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.

In this episode, Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley discuss the news regarding a Major Label rep giving his perspective on why small artists fail and how they can avoid it.

Topics Covered:

• 1:41 - Barry Hefner's Advice to Small Artists
• 21:29 - What's different about Spotify Wrapped 2023
• 31:00 - YouTube Monetization For Artists
• 49:40 - The New TikTok Live Subscription
• 59:35 - Does Patreon Work for Artists?
• 1:10:00 - Artist Experiences (RETAIL CASE STUDY)
• 1:26:00 - Why Paying for Twitter Verification is SMART