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Music Marketing on Stumbleupon = Surfing the Web?

Source: HypeBot
July 29, 2011

Though StumbleUpon is a major source of web traffic referrals it doesn't get the deluge of headline stories that other major social networks that refer lots of web traffic tend to get from music, tech and marketing blogs. Perhaps that's because the basic concept of StumbleUpon, discovering things on the web based on recommendations presented in a form that facilitates casual web surfing, is well-established. But overlooking StumbleUpon as a potentially powerful music marketing tool would be a mistake especially ...

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Music Marketing on Google+?!? Resistance is Futile!

Source: HypeBot
July 28, 2011

I'm trying to get used to Google+ because I consider it an inevitable part of my future. In fact, Google+ will eventually have to be a part of most music marketing schemes and the platform's significance for content sharing will be key to such endeavors. Since business accounts may not be available for a couple more months, now is the time to score an individual account and get a basic sense of the platform. Daria Musk's Google+ Hangout Concert Map ...

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Backbeat for Monetizing Live Streaming Events

Source: HypeBot
July 23, 2011

backBEAT is a streaming event video service for musicians from likeZEBRA with some similarities to StageIt. backBEAT treats live webcast events as one-of-a-kind experiences that are not archived and are available for free or monetized via ticket sales and tipping.  Such events can deepen relationships with fans and also provide additional revenue streams. MORE & VIDEO: backBEAT by likeZEBRA backBEAT by likeZEBRA offers a live streaming web video service that's designed to connect to the hardcore fans as well as ...

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Shoudio Offers Free Service for Mobile Audio Recording with Geolocation Networking

Source: HypeBot
July 22, 2011

Shoudio, the “location based audio platform," is an interesting mobile app that for once made me think more about art than about commerce. It's not that Shoudio doesn't offer marketing possibilities but it seems more conducive to having a presence and creating geolocative audio art than about shout outs and promos. Shoudio has a web option but features its iPhone app and its currently-in-beta android app. Shoudio iPhone App Demo Made Using App Shoudio's focus is on recording and posting ...

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ONErpm Launches Facebook App to Help Musicians Connect with and Sell Music to their Fans

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 18, 2011

ONErpm.com announces the debut of its Facebook App, ONErpm, a robust social commerce application enabling musicians and labels to market and sell their music globally to fans right from their Facebook page. Artists can sell by territory, set pricing tiers, and offer free downloads in exchange for an email address. Emphasizing globality, ONErpm also supports multiple currencies and languages including English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

The ONErpm application features a one-click install with no restriction on the number of albums, making ...

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Ovation App Provides Real-Time Audience Feedback

Source: HypeBot
July 18, 2011

Ever wish you knew how your audience felt about your performance? Which moments captivated their attention, and which moments put them to sleep? Now you can. A new app called Ovation allows audience members to rate your performance in real-time telling you exactly the moments when you're riveting, or when you're drab. Similar to methods used to gauge responses for TV pilots, fans can use the on-screen slider to provide their feedback. When they like what they see and hear, ...

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Crowdbooster - The Best Free Social Media Monitoring Tool I've Seen so Far

Source: HypeBot
July 18, 2011

After summarizing some of Dan Zarella's Twitter and Facebook timing data and then checking out some fairly simple Twitter timing tools, I decided to take a look at a service called Crowdbooster. Crowdbooster, which has a free basic account option ideal for DIY'ers, offers a dashboard for keeping up with how well you're doing on Twitter and on your Facebook Page. Crowdbooster also gives recommendations on when to tweet for best results. Though there are a lot of social media ...

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How to Get Your Band on Wikipedia

Source: HypeBot
July 14, 2011

Wikipedia has become one of the leading sources for information on the web and continues to find ways to strengthen the legitimacy of its entries. It's also quite likely to be one of the first results returned by search engines. Being included in Wikipedia is a must for any musical act, but that's not alway easy to do.  Here are some things to keep in mind: Getting on Wikipedia is a matter of being notable in the manner that Wikipedia ...

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