Dumb and Dumbest Episode #294: Steve Reis of Does It Doom Returns


If done right, YouTube is one of the best ways to build a community on social media. As one of the largest social networks and most searched websites in the world, the future is probably all video. Dumb and Dumbest #294 is streaming and it features Steve Reis of Does it Doom Returns! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #293: G Money On AOTY Lists and The All Decade List


At the end of every year, one of the most popular things in music is the Album of the Year Lists done by popular websites and music journalists. Being 2019, we are seeing a lot of End of the Decade lists too. Dumb and Dumbest #293 is streaming and it’s with G Money On AOTY Lists and The All Decade List! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #292: Why Your Band Isn’t Getting Signed


One of the issues with bands trying to reach for success is that they lack self-awareness or understand realistic goal-setting. Dumb and Dumbest #292 is streaming and it’s an all about Why Your Band Isn’t Getting Signed! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #291: Lady J Bookums of Indie Artist Blueprint


Setting realistic goals for the short, medium, and long-term are as key as the quality of your music and content when trying to “make it in music”. Dumb and Dumbest #291 is streaming and it’s an all about Lady J Bookums of Indie Artist Blueprint! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #290: Interview With Leah McHenry of Savvy Musician Academy


Marketing for your release seems complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. It starts with the right amount of strategy, tactics, and follow through! Dumb and Dumbest #290 is streaming and it’s an Interview With Leah McHenry of Savvy Musician Academy. Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #289: Interviewing Alex Haber Of Heavy New York


There is an art to conducting interviews with bands at scale and keeping them high on the quality scale! Dumb and Dumbest #289 is streaming and it’s all about Interviewing Alex Haber Of Heavy New York! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #288: Misconceptions About PR, Marketing and Advertising


Before you engage a publicist for your campaign, it’s crucial to know what is actually covered by PR and what isn’t! Dumb and Dumbest #288 is streaming and it’s all about Misconceptions About PR, Marketing and Advertising! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #287: End of Year Lists and You


End of Year Lists are a great way to not only get some free great content, it usually energizes your fans because people love to argue on social media about bands and opinions! Dumb and Dumbest #287 is streaming and it’s all about End of Year Lists and You! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #286: Ad Copy and You


Knowing the ins and outs of proper Social Media Advertising copy best practices can really help you win at marketing for your band. Dumb and Dumbest #286 is streaming and it’s all about Ad Copy and You! Dumb and Dumbest is 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


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #285: Julio Rey Talks Promotion


Whether you are a new band just stepping out or a veteran band trying to keep your fanbase engaged, you need to be smart and fluid about promotion.  Dumb and Dumbest #285 is streaming now and it’s an about Julio Rey Talks Promotion! Dumb and Dumbest is 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