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Guide To Being Your Own Music Publicist [Ariel Hyatt]
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Being your own music publicist is no easy task, and music journalists and writers are typically swamped with artists making demands of their time. Here we provide several valuable pieces of advice for preparing and sending a digital press kit that will stand out from the rest, and give you a fighting chance of being featured. Guest Post from Cyber PR Part 1 The world of music publicity is loud and overwhelming. There are thousands of people who will try ...
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4 Sync Opportunities Where Indie Artists Haven An Advantage Over Major Label Artists
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Nowadays, getting a sync licensing deal is one of the best ways for an artist to profit off of their recorded music, and while it may seem like opportunities such as these are easier to come by with a major label at your back, being an independent artist may actual be an advantage where sync deals are concerned. Guest Post by Casey van Wensem on the Sonicbids Blog Let's face it: there's a lot of competition out there for sync licensing deals, and ...
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7 Tools And Techniques To Improve Your Music Career
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For artists trying to step up their game in 2016, here are seven different tech tools and techniques that will help to take your music career to the next level, and make your life easier in the process. Guest Post by Angela Mastrogiacomo on the Sonicbids Blog 2016 is said to be the year of the monkey – a year filled with confidence and impulsive energy. A time that inspires joy, curiosity, and inventive nature. I don't know about you, but ...
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Having A Successful YouTube Strategy, Without Official Music Videos
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Packaging music for release on something that's specifically designed for video may seem difficult without a fully fledged music video, but by following three fairly basic steps through the process, an artist can easily make YouTube a successful launching platform. Guest Post by Nathan Day on The Orchard on The Daily Rind YouTube has become the most accessible resource for rich media and drives our demand for variety in unprecedented ways. Over the years, music has cemented itself as a pillar of the YouTube ...
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4 Reasons You Should Regularly Email Your Fans
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Keeping up any kind of regular written correspondence can be a challenge, and emailing fans is no exception, but for a band or artist, consistency is hugely important when it comes to connecting with fans and maintaining their interest. Guest Post from FanBridge One of the biggest struggles of email marketing is always figuring out what to send to your fans. Sometimes it can be tempting to just say, “Screw it,” and skip sending an email. While it’s entirely up to you, it’s important ...
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A Musician's Essential Guide To Digital Marketing
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Artists, like it or not, are frequently judged by their streaming and social media numbers. That said, it has become difficult for artists to break through the digital clutter and be noticed by potential fans. This how-to guide provides tips on finding your audience, monetizing your online presence, make the most out of streaming services. Guest Post by Lucy Blair on Hybrid Language, originally appearing on Decoded Magazine In a digital world dominated by social networks, artists are more often than not judged on ...
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A&R Reps Share The Secrets To Getting Their Attention
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As creating and promoting music has become easier and easier to do, garnering the attention of a label's A&R department has become that much harder. Here two A&R reps outline some techniques artists can utilize in their attempts to stand out from the mob. Guest Post by Shawn Cohen and Jon Vetri on the Sonicbids Blog Music has become a saturated market, and getting noticed by A&R can be a difficult task. Nowadays anyone with a song can create a SoundCloud account, upload ...
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4 Best Places To Give Away Free Music
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Many of today's younger music consumers expect music to be free, and while giving it away can seem disheartening at first, using the four platforms listed below to make said music accessible to your fans can often pay big dividends in other ways. Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on the Sonicbids Blog Many musicians may not want to hear it, but giving your music away for free is a good idea for most. Sales are dropping every year, and it's only getting ...
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