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Free Distribution into iTunes

May 6, 2009

WaTunes  has announced that it will no longer charge artists for digital distribution to iTunes and other online retailers. The company hopes to generate revenue from ads on a new music social networking site. I’m not sure why company after company keeps going back to the free business model. Eventually if you don’t make money, [...]

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Christian Music Strategies Part I

April 1, 2009

Today we talk with Martin Johnson for First Choice Management and host of Christian Music Strategies Podcast. We find out that while “secular” bands may lead with their music, a Christian band may fine more benefit in leading with their message. A pastor may be asking them to the church to inspire the congregation. Likewise [...]

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Isn’t it Ironic? My Gmail has been Hijacked.

December 10, 2008

I just did a podcast about how you should own everything (like your domain name, e-mail list, etc). Today I tried to sign into my gmail account (that I’ve had for years) and the password was sent to someone that was not me. I’ve been hijacked. I should’ve been telling people my email was contact [...]

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Corner Stay Ads – Great Music Marketing Tool

November 25, 2008

I just found out about a new tool called Corner Stay Ads.  This tool can sit in any corner of your website. You have access to tons of images to get people’s attention. Then when people put their mouse on that image you can do ANYTHING. Anything? Yes Anything. So here are some ideas I [...]

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A Cool Music Marketing Site

November 16, 2008

I just found out about a new service. It’s called Our Stage. It’s kind of a Sonicbids (as you get a FREE EPK, and the ability to get gigs) meets Garageband (as you get reviewed by industry types) meets MySpace (as you can have friends). Meets American Idol (as you can enter and win monthly [...]

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Sonicbids Competition?

November 12, 2008

I just found out about a new service. It’s called Our Stage. It’s kind of a Sonicbids (as you get a FREE EPK, and the ability to get gigs) meets Garageband (as you get reviewed by industry types) meets MySpace (as you can have friends). Meets American Idol (as you can enter and win monthly [...]

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Secrets on Music Publishing Business For Free

November 3, 2008

My friend David Hooper has put out a free video series for those looking to understand and cash in on music publishing (by getting your music into movies, TV, etc).  You can check out Dave in his sexy bath robe as he shows you how to do this from your home (he pulls back the [...]

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BattlingBands.com Coming Back

October 20, 2008

Back in 2006 I ran battlingbands.com where people would pay to sign up, and they would go up against three other bands of the same genre. We would count votes and the winners got to “battle again for free.” The thought was the other band’s fans (already owning their band’s CD would buy yours). It [...]

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Free Beta Testers Needed For MakretingMusician.com

October 15, 2008

I am in the process of creating the website Marketing Musician where there will be tutorials for creating a band’s website, and harnessing the power of the Internet.  I am looking 10 bands who will be my beta testers for the site.  I’m not interested in creating a junky website, and I want to be [...]

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Tim McGraw is Apologizing to Fans

October 15, 2008

While there may be times when you hate that the “buck stops here” with your band, and it seems like you have to do everything, that is a good thing. It means you are in control. Recently, Tim McGraw’s record labeled decided to put out another “Hits collection” when he has only put out one [...]

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