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5 Tips to Successfully Market Music Overseas – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | December 5th 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
Martin Frascogna - MusicGlobalization.com By Martin Frascogna Expanding a musical career into international markets is a mandatory element in today’s ever evolving music industry. In its basic form, there are three layers in accomplishing this. On read more
6 Maxims for Music Promotion in the Digital Age – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | December 4th 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
on the left: Mark Glaser - MediaShift By Mark Glaser Not too long ago, there was an established route for promoting musical talent. The music would go into heavy rotation on the radio and MTV, the artist would play in a record store, and promotion mi read more
Music Marketing With Twitter: Increase Music Sales – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | December 3rd 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
Sell more music on Twitter! By Greg Rollett I love Twitter. From connecting with bands and upcoming talent to promoting events virally via an RT or 2, leaking songs on the platform, to just well, meeting people that I would never have the chance to n read more
8 Tips For Getting Press On Music Blogs – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | December 2nd 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
Greg Rollett - Gen-Y Rock Stars By Greg Rollett Press separates the boys from the men, but really it separates a good release vs. one that collects digital dust. In the age of social networks, blogging, twitter and other new media, getting word of mo read more
The New Rules For Making It In the Music Business – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | November 22nd 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
By Ariston Anderson The music industry in general has been slow in playing catch up to the tools of new media. While record labels and publishers are still fighting to maintain ownership of their properties, there’s a whole new world of new me read more
Art News And Links From Around The World
Art Palaver | November 21st 2009 by Daryle
There is way more information on selling art and news relating to the art world than I could possibly write about. So here are ten links to random and relevant news around the art world. (There is always the chance for an occasional off topic link to read more
Four Important Music Industry Trends You Need To Follow – Guest…
The Hit Music Academy | November 21st 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
By Mika Schiller The degree to which the music industry has ignored the future is criminal. It’s hurt a lot of people. It’s confused a lot of Indie Music types. Including maybe you. Think about American Idol. Here’s a hugely popular show that p read more
The Do It Yourself Record Company by Donald S. Passman (TuneCorne…
Kamakaze Music Blog | November 20th 2009 by Keith Kehrer
The Do It Yourself Record Company by Donald S. Passman (TuneCorner) The Do It Yourself Record Company by Donald S. Passman (And if you act right now, we’ll throw in a knife that slices tomatoes paper thin). By Donald S. Passman, author of All Y read more
University Research Proves That The Smart Interlinking of Multipl…
The Hit Music Academy | November 20th 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
Ariel Hyatt - Ariel Publicity By Ariel Hyatt I recently took a fantastic journey to Australia where I spoke at a music conference called Big Sound in Brisbane. There I had the honor and privilege of meeting Dave Carter, a Dr. at Griffith University w read more
"I'm not a businessman - I'm a business Man!" - Jay-Z
YourProSound | November 19th 2009 by Jonathan Simon
When I talk to artists who try to “make it” in the music business, I ask “what have you been doing so far?” 9 times out of 10, I get an answer that sounds something like this “I am coming out with a mixtape, demo, album, soon and I’m go read more
Social Media Strategy For Musicians – Guest Blog
The Hit Music Academy | November 19th 2009 by Dexter Bryant Jr
Kavit Haria - Insider Music Business By Kavit Haria I have discussed in many articles my views on using social media and networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as a means to get regular streams of new visitors to your website so yo read more
Rap Artist David Banner Launches New iPhone App, "Work Out O…
Future of Rap Music | November 15th 2009 by Ryli
Rapper/actor David Banner has recently launched a new iPhone application entitled "Work Out Or Die!". The idea stems from a conversation between the rap artist and a friend, who just so happens to work for the Apple corporation. According t read more
RouteNote: Leading Digital Music Distributor
Crenk | November 3rd 2009 by Insomnia
As the digital music market grows, there are more and more players entering the digital distribution market, getting artists music onto iTunes, E-music, Amazon MP3, Rhapsody and the other big online stores. These aggregators represent a variety of di read more
Music – The Unseen Marketing Force
Live Concert - Live Music | October 28th 2009 by Joe Isaac
Have you ever pondered music? I don’t mean thinking about the notes or the beat or the even the instrumentation. I mean have you pondered it? To ponder: to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughl read more
Im a local artist..Can anyone give me any creative music marketin…
Affiliate Internet Marketing | October 26th 2009
I have read several marketing books and are just looking to see if anyone has any creative marketing techniques that would benefit me. First you should access your own friend network and show them a sample of your work. Then request that they show th read more
Music Marketing - How To Rectify The Two Most Common Mistakes Eve…
Live Concert - Live Music | October 24th 2009 by Joe Isaac
Music marketing is by and large difficult for the majority artists, that’s something we need to realise. Marketing yourself, being confident to allow individuals to listen to your tracks and the majority vital ly, handling criticism takes a bit read more
Do This Now: Press Pages
The New Rockstar Philosophy -Take Control of Your Music | October 23rd 2009 by Hoover & Voyno (The New Rockstar Philosophy)
This is so simple, I wonder if everyone does it and I’ve just been sleeping. Yet I’m fairly certain that this is the first time I’ve stumbled upon this easy, cheap, and effective tool for your music; Press pages. A simple one page read more
Podcast: Interview with Patsy Moore, PT 2
Mandrake Society Radio | October 22nd 2009 by Jerry Richard
In the second part of my interview with Patsy Moore, we discuss her music and vision since leaving Nashville for LA and how her music literally saves her through broken relationship and her bout with cancer. Her music credits post-Nashville includin read more
Podcast: Interview with Patsy Moore, PT. 1
Mandrake Society Radio | October 21st 2009 by Jerry Richard
I’m speaking with songwriter and vocalist, Patsy Moore, on the podcast today. Patsy Moore was a special musical guest, along with Tim Dillinger, at the September Mandrake Arts & Media anniversary event in Dallas at Jack’s Backyard. read more
The Whole World as Your Potential Audience
The New Rockstar Philosophy -Take Control of Your Music | October 20th 2009 by Hoover & Voyno (The New Rockstar Philosophy)
Just watched another metal documentary by the same guy who did the last one I watched. This one explored the global reach metal has. At first I thought this would be mainly North America, South America, Japan, and Europe. I was stunned by what I sa read more
Online Music Marketing
IndieLab | October 20th 2009 by Andy
This is probably one of the most exciting areas of development for the independent artist. It gives you the tools to reach a huge worldwide audience of people who are specifically into your particular genre of music, an audience who you would never n read more
Using Youtube to Create or Boost Fan Following
Studio Manifesto | October 20th 2009 by James
By Connor Rob Paravonian is a musician/comedian who has made use of social media networks, in this case Youtube, to successfully market himself. While it’s true that youtube and other social media sites can aid in creating and maintaining a read more
Using Youtube to Create or Boost Fan Following
Studio Manifesto | October 20th 2009 by James
By Connor Rob Paravonian is a musician/comedian who has made use of social media networks, in this case Youtube, to successfully market himself. While it’s true that youtube and other social media sites can aid in creating and maintaining a read more
Music Marketing That’s Made-To-Stick
Studio Manifesto | October 19th 2009 by James
By: Bob Baker Everybody these days wants to create buzz. They want to grab people’s attention on a large scale. And they want to do it sooner rather than later. Therefore, everyone wants to know the secret steps they can take to ensure their marke read more
Music Marketing That’s Made-To-Stick
Studio Manifesto | October 19th 2009 by James
By: Bob Baker Everybody these days wants to create buzz. They want to grab people’s attention on a large scale. And they want to do it sooner rather than later. Therefore, everyone wants to know the secret steps they can take to ensure their marke read more
Band Promotion – Free Music Marketing
Live Music Blog - Concert Venues | October 18th 2009 by James John
Even if you are currently sleeping on your buddy’s couch, you may encourage your performer with little or no money. ( You will need a computer and Web access) Free music marketing (as the name suggests) doesn’t fee money, but it will ta read more
Brian McKnight and Julio Iglesias, Jr., along with Emily Bear and…
MAYO Communications International | October 16th 2009 by George S. Mc Quade III
Teri Hatcher (www.babble.com) Teri Hatcher, Norman Lear, Lionel Richie, Laila Ali, Nancy O’Dell, Joel Madden, Brett Ratner, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Billy Bush and Annalynne McCord have been confirmed on star-studded list of celebrity human read more
‘Nother video blog on how to write a great song
JC Cassis: How To Be A Pop Star | October 16th 2009 by JC Cassis
I’m really going to try to do these video blogs regularly since they’re fun, I have a LOT to say, and I think they’re a much better way to show my personality and let fans and potential fans get a feel for who I am as a person than read more
Authoritative Viral Marketing Gifts For Your Internet Music Promo…
Live Concert - Live Music | October 15th 2009 by Joe Isaac
Here are some quick ideas to make your viral promotional materials stronger; Sex sells This is true but do not overestimate it. You’re selling your music not your body. Having said that make sure you look attractive in the pictures and videos y read more
INgrooves Continues International Expansion Through New Retail Pa…
Blues in the Digital Age | October 14th 2009 by Dave King
INgrooves, a leading provider of digital distribution, marketing and promotion services to the independent music community, furthers its reach internationally and welcomes a host of new retailers on board. 24-7 Entertainment, Starzik and People̵ read more
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