In an ideal world I would, but time is restricted and I don't have the time to engage at my usual level on YouTube. However, I am signing up with streaming services that will stream my live performances on YouTube simultaneously to other platforms. Its important to know that you can't do it all. Regrettably, twitter falls in the same space for me, important, but not at the moment.
100% yes. Its underway - merchandise/booking links already exist/I'm part of the creator fund and brands reach out to me all the time. I will collaborate with one that makes sense for me and my followers.
You also have a decent sized following (13,000) on Instagram. How do the TikTok and Instagram audiences differ? What are some benefits you get from being on Instagram that you don't see on TikTok?
Instagram feels more personal and updated because I can post stories and photos, its more interactive on an everyday basis. I've sold tickets to all my shows almost exclusively through instagram stories. Tiktok feels more broad-based, wider reach and the tiktok comments are much more raw and honest, even if I don't always like them.
Do you have plans to invest more time into growing your YouTube channel?
In an ideal world I would, but time is restricted and I don't have the time to engage at my usual level on YouTube. However, I am signing up with streaming services that will stream my live performances on YouTube simultaneously to other platforms. Its important to know that you can't do it all. Regrettably, twitter falls in the same space for me, important, but not at the moment.
Do you have plans to monetize your social media following more directly by selling merch or anything like that?
100% yes. Its underway - merchandise/booking links already exist/I'm part of the creator fund and brands reach out to me all the time. I will collaborate with one that makes sense for me and my followers.
You also have a decent sized following (13,000) on Instagram. How do the TikTok and Instagram audiences differ? What are some benefits you get from being on Instagram that you don't see on TikTok?
Instagram feels more personal and updated because I can post stories and photos, its more interactive on an everyday basis. I've sold tickets to all my shows almost exclusively through instagram stories. Tiktok feels more broad-based, wider reach and the tiktok comments are much more raw and honest, even if I don't always like them.