Social media enables you to promote your YouTube videos to the whole wide world. However, the people around you love to celebrate what creators in their own community are doing, too. Promoting your channel locally will open doors to opportunities you may not otherwise have found. Who knows, maybe your neighbor’s barber’s best friend’s brother knows a talent agent out in Los Angeles? Maybe the mayor’s nephew needs a singer for his bar mitzvah. There could be a comedy club opening in the next county over that’s looking for a headlining act.
Here’s how to promote your channel locally.
1. Create a custom geofilter on Snapchat to celebrate your next upload.
On Snapchat, geofilters vary by location. Only people in a certain area can see the filter and post pictures using it. Geofilters are often used to announce cool events. By creating a custom geofilter, you can announce your next video upload to the Snapchat users in your community.
Be sure to include your channel name and the main theme of the video. You can also include your Bitmoji and a few cool emojis to pique people’s interest.
Check out this video to learn how to create a custom geofilter.
2. Do a few shows or meetups in your area.
If you do comedy or music, then you should try to book a few shows in your area. Reach out to local venues such as clubs, restaurants, and small theaters. Send them links to your most popular videos and outline your ideas for a performance.
If you don’t want to perform, then you can host a local meetup instead. Choose a public space in a big city near you and schedule a meetup with your fans. Place such as parks or malls can be good for meetups, but if you think a lot of people will attend, then be sure to call the place ahead of time to get permission. Also be sure to announce the meetup to your viewers well in advance.
British singer and vlogger Dodie Clark often plays shows across Europe to promote her music channel.
3. Tag your location in YouTube-related Instagram posts.
When visiting a new area, many people check out its tagged Instagram posts. When you tag your location in a public post, anyone can find it by searching for that location. This is a great way to advertise your videos to anyone visiting your community.
When you upload a new YouTube video, go out on the town and find a cool place for an Instagram picture. Tag the location, but make the caption about your new upload or whatever you’re doing with your channel.
As British vloggers Daniel Howell and Phil Lester embark on their world tour, they’ve been sharing pictures from the places they’re performing. Phil tagged the theater in this post to help promote the show.
4. Get involved with community theater.
One of the best ways to get your name in front of your community is to get involved with community theater. Whether you’re performing or volunteering behind-the-scenes, you’ll be able to connect with like-minded people and learn more about the entertainment industry.
Carrie Hope Fletcher is a British vlogger and musician, but she’s also an actress. She performs in West End musicals in London.
Oh this is TOO COOL! @HeathersMusical ???? https://t.co/SyH1MUQIt2
— Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) April 20, 2018
Promoting your channel locally will help grow the community around your channel. Follow these tips to get connected with the potential viewers next door.
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Kristen Harris enjoys listening to a wide range of music, from Taylor Swift to, on occasion, Celtic instrumental. She also spends her time writing, reading, and baking.
