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    TikTok ads?

    Here's one of the tiktok ads the fiverr guy created. $60 for 3 videos. Overall, I like it but he inserted some stock videos which are not from my venue. There were a bunch more but I kicked it back for revision and he still left a few in. I'm tempted to go ahead and run one of them, boosted, and...
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    TikTok ads?

    I didn't even realize they had an editor. Pretty cool-looking, but my creativity sucks so I ordered a batch of 3 tiktok ads from a vendor on fiverr. I'm really interested to see the difference between advertising on tiktok vs facebook. FB has been my go-to, mostly because it's been the only...
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    TikTok ads?

    For those of you who are doing TikTok ads (vids), what tool do you use to create them? I want something that can animate still photos and place text (website/phone) across multiple frames. Thanks in advance.
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    Not scheduling any meetings and working over time next week

    Man, I don't see how you physically handle those kinds of swings in work schedule. For sure, it puts a cramp into trying to do sales meetings with DJ clients. Good luck to you.
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    New cold sparks

    Just saw this on FB. I'm guessing it's the "new hot thing" in cold sparks. Like some of you guys, I've been using cold spark fountains for 3 years. I run 4 units, which frame up the 1st dance. I'm always on the lookout for someone who might get over the top of the units. I'm wondering, on what...
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    Backup equipment

    Back to the original question, I'm a big believer in having redundancy on EVERY component(s) in the chain. But besides having the extra gear on hand, there's also the issue of mentally being prepared and knowing where each backup is and to go thru the thought process of how to best bring the...
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    Karaoke backup vocals on a separate channel

    Yes, the Karafun versions for iphone, iPad and windows are all a bit different, although Kara has done an excellent job at making them all quite useful. I think my favorite version is iPad.
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    Well a good reason to understand social media

    That is weird. When I boost those posts I limit it to a 50-miles radius. I guess he's seeing them as a FB friend.
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    Sam Ash Closing over 10+ stores

    Guitar City or Guitar Center?
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    Well a good reason to understand social media

    I got 10 solid leads. Reached out to all of them via text and got 2 tours. No bookings yet, but I think the one that toured this past weekend is likely. I'm debating on doing more shows.
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    Sam Ash Closing over 10+ stores

    I'm curious to know which stores are closing? The Nashville store has been there for a long time but it always paled in comparison to Guitar Center.
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    Well a good reason to understand social media

    Ouch. That's a kick in the teeth for me (in a good way). I've spent all my ad money on FB ads and don't even have a TikTok site setup.
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    Well a good reason to understand social media

    I have to admit, I struggle with understanding social media platforms and how best to use them. At present, I post on FB fairly regularly and rarely on Instagram. The whole hashtag thing still fails me.
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    The App is finally here

    Uber cool. Congrats.
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    Looks like my van was stolen.

    Man, that sucks. Reminds me that I have some vehicles (and a big lawnmower) that needs a GPS tag on them.