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Hyper Locality: Why Focused Marketing is the Next Trend in Marketing

Online marketing strategies are still a hot commodity with marketers since studies indicate that these methods are still being successfully utilized with today’s consumers.

Guest Post on 04/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Facebook, Fan (person), Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media, social media marketing, Social network, Twitter, YouTube

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How Much Do Musicians Make From Spotify, YouTube? – A Must See Digital Earnings Infographic

Data scientist David McCandless has just updated his infographic Selling Out: How Much Do Music Artists Earn Online. When he published version 1 in 2010, it sparked a conversation the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Billboard 200, California, Compton, David McCandless, Deezer, Fox News Channel, Good Kid, iTunes, M.A.A.D City, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media

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5 Types of Artists Good Managers Will Never Work With

As a music business consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from up-and-coming artists is, "Where do I find a manager?" And every single time, I tell them, "You. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: #Haiti, AVERT, Facebook, Facebook features, FAQ, Pinterest, press kit, Sonicbids, TMZ (website), Twitter

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TIDAL Responds To Doubters: More Artist-Partners Wanted, Promises Higher Payments For All,

The mixed – sometimes venomous – reaction from music fans to Monday's relaunch of TIDAL was probably not what Jay Z & Company had expected. Now, slowly, they are responding to the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alicia Keys, Daft Punk, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Madonna (entertainer), New York City, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Spotify, Streaming media

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House Shows: How To Turn One Fan Into A Nationwide Tour

Musicians – would you like to book tour dates in new markets, grow your audience, build your network of super fans and sell more records? House Shows could be the answer.

Guest Post on 04/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup, AFL–CIO, Akron, Arizona, Austin, Barack Obama presidential campaign, Event (philosophy), New York City, Ohio, Texas, United States, USA Today

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Clowdy Connects Local Creatives With Potential Employers Using Geo-Search

Clowdy, a rising destination network for creatives, has employed the use of geo-search technology to connect anyone looking to hire filmmakers, photographers, editors, etc. with local talent.

Nia R Jones on 04/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Extended play, Facebook, Google, Hip hop music, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Record producer, RSS, Twitter, Urban area

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7 Tips For Making A Great Facebook Video

Facebook is really pushing video these days, wanting it to be a major part of the platform and maybe even compete with YouTube before too long. Now is the time to be sure you're. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 4K resolution, Amazon S3, Android (operating system), Facebook, Google, Instagram, Social network, Twitter, Video hosting service, YouTube

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ReverbNation Promotes Simon Perry To Chief Creative Officer, Head of A&R

Industry veteran Simon Perry has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer and Head of A&R at direct to fan platform ReverbNation. He joined the company in 2013 and was previously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alibaba Group, BMG Rights Management, Boyz II Men, Bruno Mars, Bryan Ferry, China, Echo & the Bunnymen, Hypebot, John Legend, Kylie Minogue

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Top Classical Music Apps

In the midst of hip-hop, country and EDM, it can be nice to wind down and listen to some relaxing classical music. So, just turn on your smartphone and start. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 04/01/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Alarm clock, Android (operating system), Chat room, Electronic music, Mesh networking, music, Smartphone, Streaming media, Texas

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Bandposters: Design, Print, And Ship Promo Posters In 90 Seconds Or Less

Bandposters is made for artists, managers, labels, and promoters to design, print, and ship posters directly to venues and other locations all in 90 seconds or less. With a newly. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/31/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdFreak, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Scene7, Adobe Systems, Alt key, Amazon S3, Artist, Drag and drop, User experience

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