If your album cover game is weak, you will sell fewer albums and also be a laughing stock. Matt and Curtis talk about this and more in a new podcast. Dumb and Dumbest #466 is streaming now and it’s about Why Cover Art Matters! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Join our free music marketing Q & A Zoom call on August 19th! Sign up here. https://mailchi.mp/
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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon On The 3 Biggest Mistakes Made with Facebook Ads
This is the big one, the thing that if you understand can really move the needle for your ads and get you records selling. Understanding how to create effective creative, that is to say, images or videos for your marketing is essential if you are trying to close sales and run an ad that actually works. Continue reading
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #465: Establishing A Good Working Relationship
Matt and Curtis talk about the fundamentals of good teamwork between bands and music industry professionals. David has a really interesting journey and shared a lot of cool insights. Dumb and Dumbest #465 is streaming now and it’s about Establishing A Good Working Relationship! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Join our free music marketing Q & A Zoom call on August 19th! Sign up here. https://mailchi.mp/
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #464: David Wu of Riffshop
Matt and Curtis talked with YouTuber and music educator David Wu about Riffshop! David has a really interesting journey and shared a lot of cool insights. Dumb and Dumbest #464 is streaming now and it’s an interview with David Wu of Riffshop! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Join our free music marketing Q & A Zoom call on August 19th! Sign up here. https://mailchi.mp/
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #463: Jessie May of Turkey Vulture, Alt Ctrl and Metalhead Money
Matt and Curtis chat with Jessie May of Turkey Vulture, Alt Ctrl, and Metalhead Money. Turkey Vulture’s new album Time To Pay is out now! Dumb and Dumbest #463 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Jessie May of Turkey Vulture, Alt Ctrl, and Metalhead Money! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Join our free music marketing Q & A Zoom call on August 19th! Sign up here. https://mailchi.mp/
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #462: Artist Manager Brady Deeprose (Conjurer UK)
Matt and Curtis chat with Brady Deeprose of Conjurer UK all about his music career, and his work as a band manager. Dumb and Dumbest #462 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Artist Manager Brady Deeprose (Conjurer UK)! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Join our free music marketing Q & A Zoom call on August 19th! Sign up here. https://mailchi.mp/
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #461: Why Bandcamp Matters
Matt and Curtis go deep on why your Bandcamp game needs to be on point for success. Dumb and Dumbest #461 is streaming now – Why Bandcamp Matters! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).
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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon on The Three Biggest Mistakes People Make with Their Ads
Running ads on Facebook is extremely difficult. There’s a lot of ins and outs that you have to understand otherwise you are pissing away money. There’s obviously been a ton of hacks to help with this but I can assure you a lot of it is mere quackery. So I wanted to write an article talking about the three biggest mistakes people make on Facebook ads.
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #460: Spotify Growth Hacks
Matt and Curtis share their best hacks for your band to get more spins on Spotify. Dumb and Dumbest #460 is streaming now – Spotify Growth Hacks! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #459: Real Recognizes Real – A Networking Primer
Matt and Keefy talk about keeping it real. A lot of you tell us you struggle with networking and the key is authenticity. Dumb and Dumbest #459 is streaming now – Real Recognizes Real – A Networking Primer! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media).
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