Master Marketing for Your Band with The 14 Day Social Media Challenge


Time for another Music Marketing Challenge, co-sponsored by Ghost Cult Magazine! The 13 Day PR Challenge is led by music industry experts and working musicians in the business! We will cover lessons on all the areas of social media from the major networks, how to optimize what you already have, and how to get more followers, creating content, and even how to successfully use ads on social media. Best of all, the challenge is “name your price” and all it requires daily is a 15-30 minute investment of your time.

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #469: Francis Roberts On Life As A Composer, Musician And More!


Matt and Curtis are back to interview composer and bandleader Francis Roberts (King Gorm) about the many facets of his career. Dumb and Dumbest #469 is streaming now and it’s all about Francis Roberts On Life As A Composer, Musician And More! 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/34ea13d6533a/x86dpnjva8
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #468: Swallow The Bitter Pill


Matt and Keefy team up to explain why it is called the “music business” and not the “music friendship.” Dumb and Dumbest #468 is streaming now and it’s all about Swallowing The Bitter Pill! 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/34ea13d6533a/x86dpnjva8
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #467: James Shotwell of Haulix


Matt and Curtis welcomes in James Shotwell of Haulix to discuss his career, the platform that bolsters the music industry from bands to journos, and much more!  Dumb and Dumbest #467 is streaming now and it’s an interview with about James Shotwell of Haulix! 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/34ea13d6533a/x86dpnjva8
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Dumb and Dumbest #203: Promo Photos and You


Believe it not, your weak band promo photos can keep you from getting coverage from magazines, websites, and blogs. Dumb and Dumbest Podcast number #200 is streaming now and it’s all about Promo Photos and You! Hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions)  and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), in addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis host The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading