Category Archives: Marketing Tips for Artists

Don’t be like this guy Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Josh

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 →

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Don’t be like this guy Part 1

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Josh

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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Hit single! Classic! Superstar artist!

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Josh

This entry is inspired by various emails I’ve read in the past 2 weeks from artists/labels in our scene and also in the mainstream. Can it be hit single… if nobody has ever heard it, it hasn’t charted and you … Continue reading →

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Message Forum Famous

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Josh

You know the type… the artist that has only one ambition… to promote his/her music and that’s about it. It comes before caring for others in various forum communities and also at the true expense of effectively promoting their music. … Continue reading →

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Giving people an option not to steal

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Josh

Most people who are into music (and various other goods) are well intentioned people when it comes to consuming it. You’ve got others who find no wrong in ‘sharing’ this music with others… without permission to do so and often … Continue reading →

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Following Directions part 2

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Josh

Two emails I received Maybe it’s merely a product of the volume of email I receive… Today I found a message in my news submissions (only) inbox requesting information on a review. To find that inbox, the submitter needed to … Continue reading →

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Sending media and radio personnel an email

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Josh

When sending emails to media and radio folk, myself included, please make sure you provide the necessary information needed to make a coverage/airplay decision. Here are some actual emails I’ve received. Submission email: “I love your site. Please cover my … Continue reading →

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