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Public Relations: Free Press Release Service
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Free Press Release Service. I came across this great site for putting out a press release called FreePressRelease. It's based in the UK, and it's totally free. There are some great tips on how to write a effective press release. Use this instead of paying at first, it's a good way to get whatever you have to say out to the masses, and there is no risk involved financially. Rock it. Posted by Kris Rodgers. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Free Press Release Service.
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Marketing: Social Networking Tools
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Sunday, March 9, 2008. Just wanted to drop this post in and let bands/artists know how great social networking/marketing can be. Using things like Facebook and MySpace is a great way to reach out to new fans, and keep everyone interested in what your doing. Example of Social Networking/Marketing:. On MySpace an artist should be adding new friends daily. I know you're not. So do it. It's easy and smart. And many, many more here. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Public Relations: March 2008
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Free Press Release Service. I came across this great site for putting out a press release called FreePressRelease. It's based in the UK, and it's totally free. There are some great tips on how to write a effective press release. Use this instead of paying at first, it's a good way to get whatever you have to say out to the masses, and there is no risk involved financially. Rock it. Posted by Kris Rodgers. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Free Press Release Service.
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Charts: February 2008
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. 1 Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static. 2 Alicia Keys - As I Am. 3 Amy Winehouse - Back to Black. 4 Kidz Bop Kids - Kidz Bop 13. 5 Soundtrack: Step Up 2, The Streets. 7 Sara Bareilles - Little Voice. 8 Chris Cagle - My Life's Been a Country Song. 9 Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains. 10 Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift. Posted by Kris Rodgers. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Keepin' it real: CEO and Founder of The Opening Note. View my complete profile.
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Public Relations: February 2009
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Monday, February 16, 2009. Over the past few weeks I've been submitting Highway Jackson's album for review in a number of publications across New England. I've also been seeing this topic spring up on online forums so I thought it'd be a great time to touch upon the subject of how to get your record reviewed, whether it be through your local paper or a music blog. It's way too easy to just grab a list of 25 emails and put out a massive email like this:. Hey So and So,. I'd love to get some more info on h...
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Public Relations: Writing a Press Release: Top 10 Tips
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. Writing a Press Release: Top 10 Tips. Publicity is a huge driving force when you’re looking at success in the music industry. Although it’s definitely beneficial to retain a publicist once you have your music career in gear, you can still manage to create a little buzz on your own in the meantime. Below are the top ten tips for generating your own publicity as a music artist. ( Read Article. Posted by Kris Rodgers. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Marketing: February 2008
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. It's an old cliche, but you're only as good as your songs. But. DON'T make the mistake of believing there's only one song. Formula. If so, you'll miss out on Yes' "Roundabout". The point. Is, how you look, how you fit into the scene, your IMAGE is. Secondary to what you're actually playing. And, if you want. Career longevity, you've got to write your own material. Oh,. There are exceptions. Very COSTLY exceptions. Try breaking a. To BELIEVE IN YOU! No image, no other. Which i...
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Marketing: Breaking an Act
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. It's an old cliche, but you're only as good as your songs. But. DON'T make the mistake of believing there's only one song. Formula. If so, you'll miss out on Yes' "Roundabout". The point. Is, how you look, how you fit into the scene, your IMAGE is. Secondary to what you're actually playing. And, if you want. Career longevity, you've got to write your own material. Oh,. There are exceptions. Very COSTLY exceptions. Try breaking a. To BELIEVE IN YOU! No image, no other. Which i...
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Radio: February 2008
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. Program Directors Looking for Artists on New Site. For those of you who are unaware of the site PD Page, it's a great tool for musicians and bands looking to get their music on commercial, college, online and satellite radio. You basically submit your music to the site and you'll be put into a que where program directors come and search for brand new music. Check it out here. Posted by Kris Rodgers. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Program Directors Looking for Artists on New Site.
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Touring and Gigging: Gigging 101
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Thursday, February 28, 2008. 1 Send the promoter/club owner an initial email introducing the band with a link to your electronic press kit, or make an initial email requesting an address to send a traditional press kit to. 2 Follow-up with the promoter/club owner 1-2 weeks after sending the email or kit making sure they received it. If they have, ask if they’ve had a chance to check it out. If not, ask them to take time to look at your press kit. 1 Don’t expect the promoter to promote! 1 CALL/EMAIL THE P...
