Top feature to use on Twitter: @replies or ‘mentions’
We recently blogged about the importance of Twitter for artists, and connecting Twitter to your other social networking profiles. But if you don’t use Twitter effectively, it doesnt do much good… In...
View ArticleYoutube still unplugged in the UK
The Google owned video sharing site YouTube is blocking the UK from accessing music videos on their site after negotiations with the country’s Performing Right Society (PRS) for Music failed. A...
View Articlegiving back to the independent community…
It now seems that major labels Sony Music, Warner Music, EMI and Universal Music no longer have a firm grip on the artist or the industry, and the old model of doing business their way is a thing of...
View ArticleA brave new era of music self release…
According to NewMusicStrageties.com some artists still believe record labels are the best way to get their music out to the public. Artists believe there is security in being signed to a record label....
View ArticleBooklet deals – the Monetization of Mimi?
Is matching bands to brands with advertising on CD booklets a well thought out campaign to hedge the downturn in record sales? Hypebot.com fueled a debate and asked its readers whether Mariah Carey’s...
View ArticleEmerging artists use new tools for success
The growing number of social-networking sites aimed at bringing aspiring musicians and loyal music fans together, gives way to greater control of an artist’s career, while entertaining music lovers...
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