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Ep. 299 How to Pitch to a Spotify Playlist with Ari Herstand

by Michael Brandvold | Sep 29, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

How you can pitch your music to Spotify playlists. This week we are joined by Ari Herstand. Ari talks about the different kinds of playlists you will find on Spotify. How labels and managers pitch to Spotify. We discuss third party services you can hire to pitch your...

Maybe You Should Think More About Selling the Experience Rather Than the Music for Your Next Release

by Michael Brandvold | Sep 22, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Gene Simmons Masters Selling the Experience and Not the Music. Is music becoming more about the experience than the music itself? It seems Gene Simmons of KISS might have just cracked the code on how to sell music. You don’t sell the music, you sell the...

Ep. 297 The Evolution of VIP Meet & Greet Programs

by Michael Brandvold | Sep 16, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

VIP Meet & Greet Programs Should Be Part of Your Revenue Model We are joined by Ed Meehan the CEO of Wonderful Union. Over the last 10 years, Wonderful Union has explored new possibilities within the field of fan engagement and community development, VIP ticketing...

Can You Answer This Question? What Is Your Vision?

by Michael Brandvold | Sep 1, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

What is your vision? What is your goal? Before you do anything else can you answer this question? What is your vision? What is your goal? Answering this question will drive everything else you do. Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www.Hypebot.com If...

How to Prevent Failure by Managing Your Expectations

by Michael Brandvold | Aug 25, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Make sure your expectations are realistic when you are approaching your next project or release. Expectations, do have them? Do have realistic expectations? Do you consider if your expectations can be met? Make sure your expectations are realistic when you are...

Don’t Ignore the Importance of the College Market

by Michael Brandvold | Aug 21, 2017 | Audio, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

The importance of the college market… college radio, performances at colleges, college media and more. This week we discuss the importance of the college market… college radio, performances at colleges, college media and more. Why you should not ignore the...