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Keep It Clean: 10 Ways to Unclutter Your Band Website

MicControl — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:01 +0000

This guest post was written by Dave Cool (@Dave_Cool) and was originally published to the Bandzoogle blog. When doing website reviews, a common issue we come across are bands trying to put too much content and too many features on Continue reading...

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6 Ways to Ensure Effective Email in a Creative Industry

MicControl — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:14 +0000

A guest post by mastering engineer Barry Gardner who operates SAS music mastering services We work in an industry which is creative, exciting, hard working, at times operates in odd hours of the day, and is sometimes rather unusual compared Continue reading...

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ReverbNation is in the Business of Selling Music for Good [Interview]

MicControl — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:43:59 +0000

Very recently, ReverbNation announced a new platform that continues to empower independent musicians to sell their music direct-to-fan (DTF), but meanwhile supporting charities and causes that they are passionate about called Music For Good. As a long-time fan of DTF Continue reading...

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The #1 Reason Why Your Facebook Page Isn’t Growing (And 5 others too)

MicControl — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:21:33 +0000

This article was co-written by Jon Ostrow and Ariel Hyatt and originally appeared on the Cyber PR® blog. If you are anything like the majority of people, artists, authors, entrepreneurs and beyond who have built a Facebook fan page, then Continue reading...

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Fandistro: A Socially Responsible Way to Promote Music?

MicControl — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:48:24 +0000

This Guest Post is from Marcus Taylor, founder of The Musician’s Guide While browsing the floor at MIDEM this year, I came across an interesting company called Fandistro who help artists promote their music while supporting charities. But it wasn’t Continue reading...

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Martin Atkins Wants YOU To Tour Smart [Interview]

MicControl — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:34:19 +0000

This interview was originally published in January of 2011, but with much excitement I’m happy to announce that Martin has invited me to join his Kickstarter 101 panel during this year’s SXSW conference, on Thursday March 14th at 3:30pm. No Continue reading...

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How Online Marketing Can Jumpstart Your Global Strategy

MicControl — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:17:11 +0000

This is a guest post by Barry Gardner from SafeandSound online mastering services Globalization, a big word, but the fact is if you have a musical, artistic or creative niche it need not be as daunting as one might think. Continue reading...

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From Cash Money to Freedom: Why TQ Left Lil’ Wayne to Go Indie

MicControl — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:32:46 +0000

This guest post is from R&B artist TQ, who at one point was signed to Cash Money Records, but has most recently opted to go independent. His latest album ‘Legendary’ was released last month with the first single, ‘Bad Man’ Continue reading...

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As a Musician, Do You Suffer from ‘If Only’ Syndrome?

MicControl — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:51:26 +0000

For a long time, success in the music industry has been thought of as product of luck by the millions of hopefuls vying to turn their art into a career. “If only [enter wish come true here], I could be Continue reading...

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How Statistics Can Make Your Marketing Better in 2013

MicControl — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:52:41 +0000

This article was written by Barry Gardner who operates SafeandSound Mastering. Whatever your role in the music industry a new year offers a natural chance to reflect on your practices and assess what is working well and what is not. Continue reading...

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Is Creating a Mobile App For Your Music a Good Decision?

MicControl — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:42:41 +0000

This post was written by Marcus Taylor, founder of The Musician’s Guide, a website that has helped over 300,000 artists learn new ways to market their music. Building a quality mobile app to promote your music doesn’t come cheap. With Continue reading...

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Buyer Beware: The 4 Real Costs of Social Media

MicControl — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:00:41 +0000

As we wave goodbye to 2012 and welcome the new year, there is no better time to think in the long-term. As you start to think about your plan for the next 12 months, and strategize ways to building a Continue reading...

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