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What is a Tracking Pixel and Why is it Important for Artists?

As an indie artist, embracing tracking pixels can help you craft content and ads that hit the right note with your audience. It's a simple trick with a powerful impact.. Ready to pump up your music marketing game? Start pixel tracking today!
January 2, 2024
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2023 unhurd Wrapped Has Landed: All You Need To Know

The official 2023 un:hurd music wrapped has landed and highlights the success of over 37k artists that have used un:hurd music to grow their fanbase this year! Let's dive in.
December 5, 2023
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How to Grow Your Fanbase as an Artist

Building and cultivating a dedicated fanbase is essential for any artist. This article shares actionable tips on how to organically build and engage with your fanbase from the ground up.
November 22, 2023
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The Cost of Music Promotion in 2026: An In-Depth Look

Wondering how much does music promotion cost in 2024? This article breaks down all the options for promoting your music through social media, marketing teams, the unhurd app and more
October 11, 2025
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Product Updates

Smart Insights: how un:hurd turns your streaming and social data into your next move

Smart Insights in un:hurd reads your streaming and social data together, counts your fans city by city and tells you the next move to make in plain language
September 30, 2026
Platform Updates
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How to Run TikTok Ads for Your Music Without Your Own Ad Account

Run TikTok ads for your music without a TikTok Ads account. How un:hurd's social ad tool handles goals, objectives and targeting, and when to go it alone.
October 11, 2026
Guide
Article

Is un:hurd music Legit? We Put Your Mind at Ease

un:hurd music is not only legit, but trusted by over 40,000 artists globally. Understand the platform, the brand and the team behind it all. Get a full understanding of unhuhrd.
August 22, 2023
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What Are Campaigns and Reporting on the un:hurd music App

Discover how to use the campaigns feature, to easily understand your reports. Understand the impact your social media ads and playlisting campaign has had on your streaming and social numbers.
July 1, 2023
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How to Find and pitch to recommended Spotify playlists with unhurd

The un:hurd music app helps artists pitch music to perfect Spotify playlists to drive streams and grow followers through an algorithm identifying powerful playlists.
June 2, 2023
Guide
Article

How to add/ remove your Instagram account to your Facebook page

Link your Instagram to Facebook to share posts, promote content across both platforms, manage Instagram DMs from Facebook, and unite your branding and messaging.
May 16, 2023
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How to Pay for Facebook and Instagram Ads for Your Music

Pay for Facebook and Instagram ads at checkout in un:hurd by card or PayPal, with no Meta ad account. See the $100 minimum budget, the 20% fee and refunds.
March 27, 2026
Guide
Article

How to Run Facebook and Instagram Ads for Your Music Without Your Own Ad Account

Run Facebook and Instagram ads for your music without a Meta ad account. Connect your Facebook Page, pick a goal and launch from $100 with the social ad tool.
March 15, 2023
Guide
Case Study

Decoding Disclosure: The Data Behind Their Decade of Domination

This data deep dive explores the factors propelling Disclosure's success, from breakout hits to powerful live shows, providing artists insights into audience, playlists, and more to follow suit.
August 15, 2022
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Case Study

In the data: Drake's CLB vs. Kanye West's Donda go head-to-head

This data analysis of Kanye West's Donda and Drake's CLB explores streaming numbers, playlists, comments, and more to compare the artists' online success and offer lessons for musicians.
November 26, 2021
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