The music industry is constantly evolving, that should come as no shock. And 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year...

In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa kick off our year-end predictions series, where they share insights into the future of music marketing, industry trends, and beyond! Learn about how the future role of AI, changes in advertising strategies, and direct-to-fan trends can impact your music career!

Whether you're plotting your 2026 game plan or simply curious about what's on the horizon, this episode will give you our insights to help you stay ahead in the new year!

DISCOVER:

Why Content Diversity Will Be Key In Your 2026 Ad Strategy

How AI Is Reshaping The Music Industry And What It Means For Artists

Why Direct To Fan Isn't As Straightforward As It Seems

What Potential Grifts In Music AI Tooling Should Be On Your Radar

How To Think Critically About Anti-AI Narratives In Music

What You Can Learn From Past Technology Shifts To Prepare For The Future

RESOURCES:

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Got music marketing questions? We've got answers...

In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa answer some burning questions from our community about music marketing strategies in a special Q&A episode! Learn about when DSP ads actually make sense, how to get your band on board with e-commerce, and tactics for leveraging live streams for growth!

This Q&A episode is your go-to guide for pushing forward!

DISCOVER:

When To Use DSP Ads In Your Marketing

How To Convince Your Band It's Time To Dive Into E-commerce

Why And When Retargeting Ads Still Work

Why Documenting Your Creative Process Now Will Benefit Future Releases

How To Utilize Live Streams To Move Fans Through Your Funnel

When To Focus On Small, High Quality Content Improvements

What To Consider Before Dropping Cash On A Big Budget Music Video

RESOURCES:

Learn The Top Music Marketing Strategies Inside IndiePRO

Join Us In The Indepreneur Discord Server!

Looking to expand your team or need marketing help? Apply to work with IndieX!

As the holiday season lights up, are you switching off on your music career? Spoiler: You shouldn't be!

In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa talk holiday marketing strategies to keep your fan base engaged and your music career thriving while the rest of the industry takes a break. Learn about creative holiday offers, sales promotions, and strategies that can keep your online store active even when the music industry is snoozing through the holiday season!

If you're ready to tap into the holiday season to boost your e-commerce sales, this episode is packed with offers that you can use starting right now!

DISCOVER:

How A Mystery Bag Can Clear Out Your Merch Overstock

What Makes Gift Cards And Store Credit A Fan-Favorite

How To Use Store Cash Coupons And Unlock Sales Potential

What New Year's Offers To Run To Get Fans Buying

How To Present Your 2026 Plans In A Way That Fans Want To Support

Why Every Sale Is A Chance To Connect With Your Fans

RESOURCES:

Learn The Top Music Marketing Strategies Inside IndiePRO

Join Us In The Indepreneur Discord Server!

Looking to expand your team or need marketing help? Apply to work with IndieX!