Social Media Tulsa has teamed up with the Center of the Universe Festival to help kids attending the Woody Guthrie Center's Youth Rocks program and local bands Rock Social Media. We asked members of SMTULSA, what advice would they give, here are their answers. The Center of the Universe Festival, a non-profit music and arts experience held in Tulsa’s booming The Brady Arts District, will take place on July 24-25. Tickets are now available at CenteroftheUniverseFestival.com.The Center of the Universe Festival, a non-profit music and arts experience held in Tulsa’s booming The Brady Arts District, will take place on July 24-25. Tickets are now available at CenteroftheUniverseFestival.com. Learn more about the Woody Guthrie Center Youth Rocks Program. http://woodyguthriecenter.org/education/youth-rocks-afterschool-program/ Learn more about Social Media Tulsa http://socialmediatulsa.com/

3. Q. What advice would
you give to a local
band to help them
Rock Social Media?
#COUFEST #AskSMTULSA
#ASKSMTulsa

4. “ENGAGE! I get a lot of
bands who follow me just
for the follow back. They
will DM me and send me to
their various musical outlets
or Facebook. Then unfollow.
I catch on.”
@M_W
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5. “Be consistent and make
sure you know your target
audience.”
@ LIAN NALFAR O
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6. “Make an effort to publicly respond
to fan questions and comments on
a regular basis.”
“Hold a Q&A session. If there aren't
any questions being asked
organically, share inside information
from your band to create more
excitement and loyalty.”
@XTI NAC R O U C H
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7. “Post behind-the-scenes type of
content. People want to know you.
The music is only part of the story.”
“Give fans that follow you sneak
peeks for following. Things like
access to special merchandise, deals,
or first dibs on tickets for shows.”
@AB S O LUT_ Z E R 0
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8. “Use streaming apps like Periscope
or Meerkat to give an inside look into
a rehearsal or recording session. Plan
it in advance in order to publicize it
and maximize viewers. Recycle the
content by posting it on your website
for those that didn't tune in for it live.”
@AB S O LUT_ Z E R 0
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9. “Post tour dates and
venue info, including
cancellation dates.”
@ SARAMH I LL
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10. “Offer exclusive content!
Who doesn't love a
backstage sneak peek or
a live streamed hello
from the road?”
@MEAGAN EWTO N
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11. “Give your fans “You”!
Don't just let a
manager/company
handle all social stuff. Get
involved and personal
with fans.”
@MEAGAN EWTO N
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12. “Tell the story of your band
on Social Media: Where you
met, who met who first,
your first performance, etc.
Bring your fans along in
your journey.”
@PARTYAFICIONADO
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13. “Be about the process,
not just the result.”
“Share snippets of music.”
“Snapchat new lyrics (just a peek, not
the whole thing).”
“Share an artistic shot of your favorite
guitar (and why it's your favorite).”
@MAN DY_VAVR I NAK
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14. “If you're local, BE LOCAL.
Selfie at dinner? Loving the
run by the river? People
want to connect with
people. Be human and share
your pride in where you're
from (wherever that is).”
@MAN DY_VAVR I NAK
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15. “For bands playing the 2015 Center of
the Universe Festival…interact with
the #COUFest hashtag and official
@COUFest social accounts.”
“Show support for your fellow bands.”
@ S PEAKEASTYSTRAT
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16. “Fans want to see behind the scenes
as much as possible. Twitter has
gotten on the video train…USE IT!”
“Do fan shout-outs with those that
have engaged the most with the
band in social media with video.”
“Share fan posts, show you care. Fans
want to feel connected, create that
relationship.”
@ S PEAKEASTYSTRAT
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17. “Use the SAME name
everywhere, so it's easy for
people to find and tag you.”
@TULSAGRLY
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18. “Answer your fans
questions and respond to
comments EVERY TIME
you can.”
@ANGELSADVENTURE
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19. “Share a mix of things – your
thoughts, your song lyrics, your funny
backstage moments. People like to
get a sense of who you are, and you
are more than a band trying to make
money. Don't leave the personal
touch out of it.”
@CHIPPERMUSE
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