For the past 10 years or so, music industry professionals (not connected to the major labels) have predicted a major change in the distribution of music. iTunes kicked off that change by offering easy to download music. But it was subscription-based music that really sent shockwaves through the industry. Spotify changed everything. This is great […]
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Viral Marketing Best Tips, Branding Yourself Online / #CF57
Rie Asked: What is the most-effective viral marketing plan? Should you brand yourself online? Today, I answer questionnaire I received from Rie Sheridan Rose who wrote: “I am doing a platform building challenge, and today’s task is to interview an expert. You are the best marketing guy I know. Would you be willing to do an […]
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Zen Music Marketing
I love Marcia Yudkin’s Marketing Minute newsletter. It’s short, quick, and easy-to-consume with a power punch awesome tip in each Wednesday edition. Today, she published one that struck home, because it touches on a pet peeve of mine. I have learned to be suspicious of such “marketing musts,” which all too often represent dogma from […]
CG038: How to Unclog Your Inbox, Ah-Ha Moments
As I pack up CDs to mail from my recent Kickstarter for Sci Fi Drinking Songs, I thought I’d record a podcast. Today, we talk about how to filter your email. I share the challenges of promoting with social media. And I remember the ah-ha moments that changed my musical career forever. Today’s show is […]
Do You Believe in Yourself?
One of the fun things about driving to conventions is I get a lot of time to listen to audio books. Seth Godin is one of my favorites. Seth is a idea entrepreneur and one of the premiere marketers on the web. He is read by millions and has a ton of great advice about […]
Pub Songs #99: Wild Irish Drinking Songs
Square for musicians A couple new Marc Gunn YouTube Videos Two new Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Shows up Ren Fest Podcast Kickstarter Campaign CDs and the Music Business Shows booked for the Spring Song Henge soon to be updated No code necessary. Just order and save on Kilted For Her Pleasure or A Faire […]
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