THE MUSIK-ZONE
The Business of Music
Tutorials Chapter 9
Promotion - Article Database
By Jim Moore, Phoenix Studios
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  1. Use Your CDs to Build Your Fan Base by Jim Moore
  2. Music PR Facts to Know When You’re Unsigned by Mona Loring
  3. Top 10 Music PR Tips for Today’s Unsigned Artist by Mona Loring
  4. First Steps to Breaking Out as an Unsigned Artist: How to Stand Out in the Crowd by Mona Loring
  5. Turning Good Deeds Into Powerful Publicity For Your Band by Bob Baker
  6. Secrets of Free Media Promotion by Jeffrey Fisher
  7. How to Use the Press to Promote Yourself For Free by Jake Sibley
  8. How to Use the Press to Promote Yourself For Free, Part 2 by Jake Sibley
  9. Online Vs. Offline Press: Which One Really Helps Unsigned Bands? by Tim Sweeney
  10. How To Turn Your Gigs Into Major Media Events by Jeri Goldstein
  11. Should Your Music Be Downloaded For Free? by Bob Baker
  12. Unleashing Your Online Music PR Assault by Bob Baker
  13. The Truth About Media Exposure by Bob Baker
  14. Why the Media Needs You as Much as You Need Them by Bob Baker
  15. How to Use a Tour 'Off-Day' Creatively by Jeri Goldstein
  16. Bob's Big Black Book of PR Links by Bob Baker
  17. 27 Good Reasons to Write and Send a Press Release by Bob Baker
  18. The Indie Musician's Yin/Yang Guide to Millenium Promotion (Part #1) by Shawn Fields
  19. Bob's Music Biz E-mail Pet Peeves (or How You're Unintentionally Irritating the Hell Out of People) by Bob Baker
  20. Working With A Publicist by Jeri Goldstein
  21. Perfect Package and Perfect Timing by Attorney Ronald S. Bienstock
  22. The Art of Shopping Your Music by Attorney Ronald S. Bienstock
  23. A Guide To Getting Signed, Pt. #1 by Attorney Ronald S. Bienstock
  24. A Guide To Getting Signed, Pt. #2 by Attorney Ronald S. Bienstock
  25. How One Indie Artist Sold 2,000 CDs by Turning the Internet Into His Personal PR Machine - Part 1
    by Bob Baker
  26. How One Indie Artist Sold 2,000 CDs by Turning the Internet Into His Personal PR Machine - Part 2 by Bob Baker
  27. What You Want And How To Get It (in the Music Business) by Tim Sweeney
  28. Understanding Tipping Points by Alex (iSound)
  29. 4 Services That Can Help Your Band by Sunrise Promotions
  30. New Technology Makes the World an Oyster for Independent Artists by Les Vogt
  31. Quotes from the Best Songwriters
  32. The Five Rules in Creating Successful Press Releases for Your Band
  33. Bar Video Monitors
  34. Top 10 Music PR Tips
  35. Nine Steps to Online Forum Creation for Band Websites
  36. The Long Tail to Sales
  37. Eleven Social Networking Steps to Promote Your Music Online
  38. The Artist Press Kit
  39. Fan Email Marketing Made Easy
  40. Four Online Promotional Steps Every Band Needs To Implement
  41. 20 Steps to Creating a Successful Blog for Your Band
  42. 20 Steps to Creating a Successful Blog for Your Band (Part 2 of 2)
  43. Eleven Ways Bands Can Utilize their Website to Promote their Music
  44. Tips On Getting More Fair Dates and Corporate Gigs
  45. Why playing live is so important
  46. The Artist Biography
  47. Building An Effective E-Mail List and Delivering the Right Message
  48. People Skills plus Networking Lead to Great Relationships
  49. Audition and Interview Complete But No Reply... What Do I Do Now?
  50. Are house concerts for you?
  51. How To Get Your Music Going Without Major Label Support
  52. Rub a dub dub three men in a pub
  53. Get Better Results With A Distinctive Promo Package ... Part 1
  54. Preparing A Professional Promotional Package... Part 2
  55. Preparing A Professional Promotional Package... Part 3
  56. A New Year Is the Best Time to Make Positive Career Changes
  57. Entrepreneurship Is The Key To New Artist Success Today
  58. 'Tis The Season To Turn On Promotional Efforts
  59. Things You Can Do That'll Boost Your Career
  60. The Most Successful Performer Is Always "Takin' Care of Business"
  61. It's Time for Your Annual New Year's Reality Check
  62. Make A Fresh Start... Dream Big and Do Your Homework!
  63. Image: It Still Matters More Than The Music
  64. How Performers Can Flub The Interview... But Don't Laugh
  65. Always Be The Best That You Can Be!
  66. I Am a Good Entertainer How Can I Get Better Gigs?
  67. Promotion and Marketing Tips For Professional Performers
  68. Image is Everything
  69. Create Local Buzz For Your Band
  70. Communicating with your Fan Base
  71. The importance of blogging and keeping your content fresh


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