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8 Easy Ways to Build on Yourself Snapchat I’m sure you’ve been hearing about Snapchat these past couple of years. Whether it was about teens “sexting” or the young founders turning down billions from Facebook, Snapchat has made consistent headlines. What you might not realize, however, is that Snapchat is becoming part of the  marketing mix , and can’t be ignored. Brands are using the platform to interact with current customers and acquire new ones. In fact, check out these other amazing stats: 18% of all social media users in the US are on Snapchat ( source ). 70% of Snapchat users are women, which makes this a great outreach tool for that demographic ( source ). 71% of Snapchat users are under 25 years of age, so that is the other main demographic that you can reach ( source ). 30% of millennials in the US use Snapchat regularly ( source ). 77% of college students use Snapchat every day ( source ). 58% of college students have stated they would likely buy a produ...

Photo credit: Louis Lanzano ( image source ) This article originally appeared on  The Daily Rind . Whether you like it or not, there's no denying that the music streaming industry is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. With  Spotify  recently hitting a new milestone of  10 million subscribers , we think it's a wise decision for all independent artists and labels to strengthen their presence on the service. To help,  we’ve compiled these six super easy action items that we’re confident will make a difference in your success on Spotify.  Try them out! 1. "On air, on Spotify" If your music is “on air” – meaning on the  radio ,  YouTube ,  SoundCloud , or anywhere else online — it should be available to stream on Spotify. This way, you’re both monetizing your music and encouraging playlist adds and profile follows for continued listening. 2. Verify your profile By  verifying your profile  (similarly to Twitter), you have...