Music Think Tank

Seeking Success For Your Songs In The World Of Music Licensing

Want to learn more about the music publishing industry? On Music Think Tank, David Dusty has posted tips from Mallory Zumbach, the Creative Director at Round Hill Music, that will. Continue reading

admin on 07/30/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ad, business, copyright, David Dusty, film, Harry Fox Agency, License, licensing, Mallory Zumbach, music, Music publisher (popular music), Music Think Tank, Natalie Cheng, publisher, publishing, Round Hill Music, shows, song, Television, tv, video, Video game

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Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries

On July 11, 2013, Stanford University’s Center for the Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences held its 2nd annual Behavior Science Summit that examined the state of behavioral science and its. Continue reading

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Tags: arts, Behavior Science summit, Behavioural sciences, business, creative, creativity, Daniel Levitin, Diana Hereld, education, innovation, limit, McGill University, music, Music Think Tank, Natalie Cheng, Stanford University, tech, This Is Your Brain On Music, United States

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Josh Kruk: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan Chris Rucks: The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes To Make When Clearing Music. Continue reading

admin on 07/27/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, campaign, Chris Rucks, copyright, film, Josh Kruk, License, licensing, live music, marketing, music, musician, Natalie Cheng, new release, Sari Delmar, show, Simon Tam, Spotify, streaming, Thom Yorke, tour, touring, tv

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5 Big Tips That Will Save Your Band’s Tour

Going on tour is a big endeavor that requires planning. Many people have posted how to book a tour, but very few have talked about how to survive a tour.. Continue reading

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Tags: Arts and Entertainment, band, Bands and Artists, concert, drive, List of Firefly characters, music, Music Think Tank, Musical ensemble, musician, Natalie Cheng, plan, shows, Simon Tam, tour, touring

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All or Nothing: How to Ensure Release Campaigns Live Up to Their True Potential

When planning your marketing and release campaign for new music, a tour, etc., you need to clearly define your strategy. If you’re not committed, fans may not feel as inclined. Continue reading

admin on 07/24/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album launch, album release, Arts and Entertainment, brand, business, campaign, Consulting, marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Marketing strategy, music, Music Think Tank, musician, Natalie Cheng, plan, potential, Sari Delmar, strategy

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The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes To Make When Clearing Music For Licensing

Music licensing can be complex and musicians can make mistakes when trying to clear music. With so many songs out there, making a quick choice won’t be easy. Check out. Continue reading

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Tags: arts, Bands and Artists, Chris Rucks, clearing music, copyright, film, Hypebot, licensing, music, Music licensing, Music Think Tank, Natalie Cheng, Research, tv, Unsigned Band Resources

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Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan

There’s been more rumblings over Spotify with Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich declaring that the service is horrible for new artists. It seems like mostly established artists are the. Continue reading

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Tags: Atom For Peace, income, music, Music Think Tank, musician, Natalie Cheng, Nigel Godrich, Nigel Goodrich, Radiohead, royalty, Spotify, streaming, Streaming media, Thom Yorke, touring, Twitter

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: 7 Ways to Double Your Fan Base & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Marcus Taylor: 7 Ways to Double the Size of Your Fan Base Simon Tam: The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise Daniel McCarthy:. Continue reading

admin on 07/20/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, arts, Arts and Entertainment, band, Bands and Artists, campaign, crowdfunding, Daniel McCarthy, David Roberts, fan base, fans, kickstarter, List of Firefly characters, Marcus Taylor, marketing, merch, merchandise, music, music industry, musician, Natalie Cheng, promote, Simon Tam, tips

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5 Marketing Ideas for Your Band for Under $50

Marketing can be expensive, but it can also be cheap. If you’re on a budget, you may be wondering how to market your music in an effective way without spending. Continue reading

admin on 07/18/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: arts, band, Budget, business, Consulting, David Roberts, ideas, marketing, Marketing and Advertising, music, Music Think Tank, Natalie Cheng, promote, Shopping

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Five Essential Tips for a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Looking to fund a Kickstarter campaign? In order to reach your goal, you need to come up with a strategy and deadline. You’ll need to rally your fans to support. Continue reading

admin on 07/17/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, business, campaign, Crowd funding, crowdfunding, Daniel McCarthy, Fantasy, games, Indiegogo, kickstarter, Music Think Tank, Natalie Cheng, Roleplaying, Sales, success, tips

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How I Listen: Music Think Tank’s Natalie Cheng

In How I Listen, we ask industry leaders to share how they discover and consume music. This 9th Anniversary edition features Natalie Cheng, Music Think Tank Community Manager, MBA candidate. Continue reading

admin on 07/16/2013 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Belmont University, IPod, iTunes, music industry, Music Think Tank, Nashville Tennessee, Spotify, Streaming media

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