Category Archives: Marketing Tips for Artists
Sphere of Hip-Hop Podcast
The Sphere of Hip-Hop Podcast is starting to come together and do some damage. This was one of those ‘things’ I had wanted to get going years ago but never had the time or resources to make it happen. The … Continue reading
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Luck
Ever notice that some artists or labels seem to have all the luck when it comes to promotions or other things? Wonder why? Those labels are usually taking advantage of everything available to them. Granted, sometimes they are simply in … Continue reading
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Kaboose – Bits and Pieces mixtape
Enjoy this mixtape courtesy of Kaboose, Syntax Records and Sphere of Hip-Hop. Pick up the new album Excuse Me at SphereofhiphopStore.com. Download Kaboose – Bits and Pieces mixtape
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If you do, I’ve got 4 special promotional codes available to you if you’re looking for website hosting. You’ll get some discounts ($150 off a 5-year signup or $200 off a 10-year signup) and tons of resources to use (2TB … Continue reading
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It wasn’t congratulations…
…it was how can I get on. I was just thinking the other day about how things were when XM Satellite Radio agreed to bring Sphere of Hip-Hop onto the air. After reading through some early emails from around then … Continue reading
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Giving people an option not to steal part 2
Music sales are in a sharp decline. Labels and artists are fading away. Quickly. It’s a shame because there are some very good people being hurt by music piracy. Reasoning with the folks that do it is usually a dead … Continue reading
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Why so tough?
“You are right, I did mess up. I am sorry” One of the hardest things to do is to admit fault. I know personally it’s difficult to not become defensive and thus make excuses. What happens next is what matters.
Holiday Inn Express commercial
I love this ad campaign. It’s been very funny especially the hot breakfast bar one with the plate of bacon. Creating marketing that truly sticks is tough but Holiday Inn has pulled it off nicely. It got the wheels turning … Continue reading
Don’t be like this guy Part 2
Today I received a package with CDs inside for review. Every day is about the same, I get anywhere from 1-5 review packages. This one was “special” however because I had to PAY to receive it! What?!?! POSTAGE DUE Don’t … Continue reading
Don’t be like this guy Part 1
The other day I received a coverage solicitation. Names have been removed. Hello my name is [removed] and i am the Music Manger of [removed] and [removed] please review the intro. bio of both artist and also go to there … Continue reading
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