Category Archives: Music Marketing

Music Barcode for Your CD

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Several years ago, I took the hit and decided to buy a lifetime supply of barcodes.  It was the best $750 I ever spent.  Since then, I’ve been helping my fellow musicians by offering them barcodes as well.  I decided … Continue reading →

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CD Baby Now Sells CDs on Amazon.com

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

I’ve waited for this day for a long time.  CD Baby is finally offering it’s physical album distribution on Amazon.  That means you don’t have to get $29.95 annual distribution account with Amazon where they take a whopping 55%! That … Continue reading →

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Music Marketing Manifesto 2.0 – Advertising and Promotion

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Music Marketing Manifesto – John Oszajca Starting a band is difficult.  Yet, promoting yourself, getting your music out there, and making a living at it can be even more difficult.  If you find that you are having some problems accomplishing … Continue reading →

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An Exciting New Look at Gigging

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I have a new baby girl in my family. Her name is Kenzie, and she is beautiful. Since my daughter was born I’ve had more than one person ask, “Are you planning on getting a real job now?” To which, … Continue reading →

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Music Marketing with Reciprococity

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

Recently, I was talking to a communications professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He had a fascinating story that raises startling thoughts about music marketing and reciprocity. The story you are about to read is 100% True. Only … Continue reading →

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Free Music Promotion eBooks

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

I’ve been downloading music business ebooks for a while and have found some great books on music marketing, promotion, and how to run a business on- and offline. Below are some of my favorite. And best of all, they are … Continue reading →

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3 Quick Podcast Promotion Tips For Bands

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

by Marc Gunn It’s cool being the host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and editor of the Celtic MP3s Music  Magazine. I really get a different perspective on what I’m doing wrong when it comes to promoting my … Continue reading →

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Why Giving Away Free Music Downloads Is a Great Music Marketing Technique

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

I got an email today from another band who was uncertain about giving away free music downloads in my Celtic MP3s Music Magazine and in my Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. I decided to explain why giving away free music … Continue reading →

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It Can Happen to You! – Internet Wedding Fraud

Posted on October 23, 2007 by

I’m miserable right now, and $2500 poorer. My band was the subject of internet fraud. So rather than totally wallow in my own misery, I want to educate you on how it happened and how You can avoid this same … Continue reading →

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Why You Want to Surprise the Hell Out of Your Fans

Posted on May 13, 2007 by

A few days ago, I surprised the Hell out of one of my fans using a cool internet tool called Technorati. This site allows you to see what people are saying about you in their blogs. But why do you … Continue reading →

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