So a lot of the strategies we talk about for Instagram growth are the sorts of things that you need to constantly create content to maintain. Hell – this seems to be the case for all social media growth. But what are the strategies that can help that don’t require you to be constantly creating new content? This is a vital question in the throes of quarantine. Continue reading
Matt and Keefy undertake a great debate about streaming, Spotify, revenue for DIY and mainstream bands, and more. Dumb and Dumbest #473 is streaming is all about Lars Was Right! 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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Matt and Curtis welcome in Dre Baldwin, to discuss sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #472 is streaming now and it’s all about Dre Baldwin On Sales! 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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Matt and Curtis welcomes back Ula Gehret to discuss crucial music industry and legal concerns regarding streaming, publishing, payouts, and contracts! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #471 is streaming now and it’s all about: Music Publishing With Ula Gehret! 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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So I wanted to get some quick thoughts out on something that I’ve been asked to talk a lot about lately – the ways to get signed to the label. This is of course one of the more common questions that people have about the music industry and it’s definitely a tricky one to figure out year in and year out. The thing is, getting signed is not a binary thing, not a specific formula. Continue reading
Matt and Curtis discuss why it’s important to seek help in your community the knowledge you need to get to the next level. Dumb and Dumbest #470 is streaming now and it’s all about Learning From People In Your Scene! 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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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/
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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/
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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/
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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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