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Instagram TV – IGTV

June 22, 2018 By Lesley Vander Welle

TODAY’S HOT NEWS! Up to ONE HOUR videos (up form the previous ONE MINUTE) now on IGTV – in competition with YouTube. I’m rolling up my sleeves and digging in.

Time to build content and get it out there – the platform now has ONE BILLION monthly active users. EXCERPT: Instagram’s meteoric rise continues, dwarfing the stagnant growth rates of Snapchat and Facebook. Today Instagram announced that it has reached 1 billion monthly active users, after passing 800 million in September 2017 with 500 million daily users.

Looking forward to working with some of my clients to build their brand and business on THE hottest social media platform.

Instagram launches IGTV app for creators, 1-hour video uploads

How to tell if someone is using a Bot on Instagram

April 23, 2018 By Lesley Vander Welle

Time to get rid of the fakers. The frauds. The tricksters. The popular kids that aren’t really so popular.

I’ve been so disappointed recently to realize that some of the instagram accounts I’d been following have most obviously contracted a bot service to increase their followers on Instagram.

It’s easy to find them.. and likely you’ll be surprised how many there are. Here are a few ways.

Method One:
Tap on the <3 and then “Following”. You’ll see a list of your instagram followers’ likes and follows. Scroll through and note the accounts that have a distinct pattern of liking exactly eight accounts every 30 to 40 minutes at all times of the day and night. Check their account. They typically have a very high follower count and only follow a few hundred accounts.

Method Two:
Another way is to log onto Socialblade.com and search for the suspicious using the search feature to target Instagram users.
Once on the stats for that page you will see the number of pages that page has followed recently. If they are using a bot, you will see huge numbers in the pages followed column, followed by similar numbers of unfollows a few days later. In the graph section you will also notice a series of sudden sharp upward inflections as opposed to a steady rise which is typical of normal organic growth.

Method Three:
Sometimes, it’s just obvious. They don’t post very often, and their accounts don’t have very interesting or dynamic content, yet, they have 314K followers.

SOULSCAPE – New single by Jef Kearns Available Now!

November 20, 2017 By Lesley Vander Welle

AVAILABLE NOW! Jef Kearn’s Soulscape was released November 17, 2017 and is now available on all major streaming and retail platforms at http://smarturl.it/feykn1

Jef Kearns’ new single “Soulscape” comes off the heels of the R&B flautist being featured in XXL (Hip Hop at a Higher Level) Magazine’s top 20 Hip Hop Covers on Instruments, and inclusion of original composition “Jazz Addiction” on Spotify’s official Smooth Jazz Ride playlist.

Recorded and composed live in the studio, Soulscape is a jazz-meets-hip-hop instrumental which could be likened to the darker, more sensual brother of George Benson’s “Breezin’.”

Reverie – New Single by Jef Kearns

July 22, 2017 By Lesley Vander Welle

REVEL IN THE REVERIE

Canadian flautist Jef Kearns announces his new single Reverie. Link to your preferred purchase or streaming site through http://hyperurl.co/y16elp

Flautist Jef Kearns brings a fresh approach to instrumental World Jazz and Pop with the aid of recording engineer/producer Douglas Romanow (Justin Bieber, Chantal Kreviazuk, Tyga) on his newest single, Reverie. Mastered by Tom Coyne (Michael Jackson, Ne-Yo, Kool and the Gang) it is a track that elevates and uplifts from the first beat.

The single follows Jef’s 2016 EP “The Flute” (Hot New Release and best seller on Amazon’s digital music charts.) “The Flute” spent one month on the UK Soul Top 30 amongst the likes of Brian McKnight, Gregory Porter, and Anthony Hamilton and his 2013 album “Soulfisticated” another Amazon top seller.

Take a moment to revel in the revelation which is Reverie.

New Release: N2U (Into You) A very sexy quiet storm – Jef Kearns

February 16, 2017 By Lesley Vander Welle

PRESS RELEASE

Jef Kearns, Internationally Acclaimed Flautist New Single now AVAILABLE – Music Video on February 24^th, 2017.

R&B flautist Jef Kearns is pleased to announce his new single, N2U (Into You), the latest addition to his repertoire of chart-topping contemporary romantic Quiet Storm ballads that include his original compositions Soulfisticated, Lavender, and How Soon, along with fresh and engaging covers of such classics as Ciara’s “Promise”, Ne-yo’s “Let Me Love You”, and his viral take on Warren G/Nate Dogg’s “Regulate.”

Describing his creative process, Jef says that the melodies “just come out of my fingers” and the compositions “appear in my head.” N2U mirrors this enigmatic essence of its composer with the flute commanding the lead position while sultry and gently enticing female vocals by Ms. Paige highlight the melody, creating a mood of romance and intrigue.

N2U was released on February 14th, 2017 on all major streaming and download sites, including Tidal, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.

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Jef is a constant feature on the Toronto music scene, while his albums have topped international charts from Japan to the UK, Denmark to the US. “The Flute” (2016), “Soulfisticated” (2013).

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New Release – Just Jane

October 18, 2016 By Lesley Vander Welle

Rare music talents Jef Kearns and Carlos Morgan merge their uncommon abilities for a new rendition of the classic hit Just Jane. Just Jane is a romantic tale about discovering and falling in love with the treasures in a woman considered “just ordinary” by many.

Written by Laura Torno, Earl Torno, and Kurt Hagen, Just Jane has seen various treatments over the years, most notably by Carlos Morgan. Now, Jef Kearns offers a new and refreshing instrumental take on the piece originally recorded by award winning R&B vocalist Carlos Morgan.

“Carlos has an amazing vocal ability,” says Jef, “and I’m honoured to work with him and welcome the magic of his complementary backing on the track.”

“I’m thrilled to be working with Jef on Just Jane,” says Carlos of their first-time collaboration. “He’s a remarkable artist whose talents bring a fresh counterpoint to a beautiful melody.”

The track will be available for streaming and download on October 11, 2016 from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal, and Spotify.

Jef Kearns is a best selling flautist focused on instrumental R&B and Soul “pop music” with a hint of jazz. Detroit Jazz Magazine said that Jef “makes the flute speak the urban language of soul” with a sound “you normally don’t hear from flautists.” Smooth Jazz Therapy, the go-to site for smooth jazz reviews, described Jef as “dispelling the myth that flute players can’t do urban jazz.” Jef is a constant feature on the Toronto music scene, while his albums have topped international charts from Japan to the UK, Denmark to the US.

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Carlos Morgan, is an exceptionally talented singer, songwriter, producer, and performer. Carlos captured a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording for his debut album, Feelin’ Alright, as well as numerous other awards including the Canadian Urban Music Award, MuchMusic Video Award, SOCAN Music Award, and the Caribbean Cultural Committee Award. In 2001 & 2002 Carlos was inducted into the “Canadian Who’s Who.” In 2015 Just Jane was the recipient of the best song and video at the November Akademia Music Awards, Los Angeles.

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