So I think we can agree that this coronavirus thing is gonna last a while. Like a while. Like probably until next fall. With this in mind, I think we can agree the booking landscape is also going to be changed in some unprecedented ways. Continue reading
Matt and Curtis discuss how telling a story, any story about anything you can think of can help fans and peers connect to you. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #507 is streaming now and is all about Even More Content Ideas for COVID-19! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis discuss why you can never run dry of content, because everything is content! Dumb and Dumbest #506 is live and it’s all about Everything is Content! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis discuss why planning is everything in the music business! Dumb and Dumbest #505 is live and it’s all about Why You Need A Plan! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Physical product is not going to sell itself. This is a huge mistake I see a ton of bands making. They have this idea that just because they pressed it, it will sell. This is not the case. In fact, physical product can even be a bad investment. Continue reading
Matt and Curtis discuss virality and tips to make posts get real traction and take off on social media. Dumb and Dumbest #504 is live now and all about! Manufacturing Virality on Twitter! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis hang out with singer/songwriter Duncan Evans (ex- A Forest of Stars) to detail his new Moonlow project, and how he uses social media to engage his fans and sell albums! Dumb and Dumbest #503 is live and it’s all about Duncan Evans of Moonlow on Social Media! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis detail the finer points of communication! Specifically why you need to refine how much you contact partners and how to do it effectively and not be a pest. Dumb and Dumbest #502 is all about Overcommunicating And Not Being Annoying! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
Matt and Curtis get granular about all the poor choices bands make and the glaring ones they don’t when it comes to investing (time and money) into their band. Dumb and Dumbest #501 is all about Bad Investments. The podcast 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).
So I’m zeroing in on 10,000 Instagram followers. It’s an exciting moment in my life as this has been a goal I’ve been working on for several years no wand which I’ve poured several hours a day into every day. So I wanted to break down getting over the hump and what I’m doing to reach the next level
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