Matt and Curtis welcome back Eyal Levi to the pod to discuss his businesses URM Academy and Riffhard, and the different ways he is optimizing his business model for success. Dumb and Dumbest #457 is streaming now – Eyal Levi of URM Academy Returns! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/30/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #457: Billy Graziadei on CRU SOX, BillyBio Music and PMA!
Curtis and Keefy interviewed Hardcore and Metal music legend, Billy Graziadei, about his many bands (Biohazard, BillyBio, Powerflo) his new charity venture CRU SOX and making it through tough times. Dumb and Dumbest #457 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Billy Graziadei on CRU SOX, BillyBio Music, and PMA! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/30/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #456: Marco Barbieri of M Theory Audio!
Matt Bacon interviews Marco Barbieri of M Theory Audio about his long career in the music business including A&R, PR, and running his own label. Dumb and Dumbest #456 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Marco Barbieri of M Theory Audio! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/30/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon on Surprise Album Drops
So last week Taylor Swift surprise dropped her amazing new album folklore. In conjunction, she released music videos for every single song. When this is all said and done there will no doubt be endless interviews, exclusive content promotions, and bundles. That being said – by and large… surprise drops are basically never a good idea, especially for metal bands.Continue reading
Dumb and Dumbest Episode #455: Interview with Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer
Matt Bacon and Curtis interviews Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer and discuss the future of print magazines after COVID-19. Dumb and Dumbest #455 is streaming now and it’s an Interview with Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #454: Interview with Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical on Songwriting
Matt Bacon interviews Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical to talk about the mechanics of songwriting, the merits of a “riff soup”, the “Bus, Bed Bath” theory, and more! Dumb and Dumbest #454 is streaming now and it’s an Interview with Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical on Songwriting! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #453: Retargeting And You!
Matt Bacon and Curtis go down the rabbit hole on retargeting. Dumb and Dumbest #453 is streaming now and it’s all about Retargeting And You! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #452: Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR and Time Management!
Matt Bacon and Curtis get deep with Vitor Carraca Teixieria on the Portuguese music scene, time management, and so much more! Dumb and Dumbest #452 is streaming now and it’s all about Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR, and Time Management!!! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #451: Your Most Powerful Way To Sell Records!
Matt Bacon and Curtis teach you the ways of the sales fist, grasshopper. And that way is to step up your email marketing game! Dumb and Dumbest #451 is streaming now and it’s all about Your Most Powerful Way To Sell Records! 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). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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BACON BLOODY BACON: Matt Bacon on The Art of Selling in Your DMs
Want to know one of the best places that you can close sales? The direct messages. Yeah – that’s right the DMs. The Instagram DMs. This is one of the hottest places to sell and I feel like no one in heavy music is using it nearly enough. In a world where are trying to just sell 300 units to be a success – why aren’t more of us taking advantage? Continue reading