Addressing the disruption of media release cycles
May 4, 2011 OffA huge challenge for media companies today is the disruption of the release cycle created by the Web. Records are routinely leaked before their official distribution date. The financial risk for film studios is even more devastating, as Eric Garland points out in an interview with CNET News. A carefully planned and staggered release schedule…
Tips for Musicians: Creating Great Online Content
April 27, 2011 OffInteresting, valuable, content is the heart of communication with fans and followers. Using social media effectively requires planning and commitment. Here are a few tips to get you going: Develop an Integrated Strategy Be realistic about the time you can commit to online communication. Find the right partners to help you. Develop your approach from…
midemblog integrates curated Twitter feeds
April 26, 2011 OffThe midemblog Livestream coverage of the Rethink Music conference in Boston this week is a good example of integrating curated Twitter feeds into a web page. The panels are being streamed live side-by-side with curated, real-time, Twitter comments fed by @replies and hashtags (#rethinkmusic, #rethink, #berklee, #midem). Check it out here & here. What do…
Generosity is the Emotion, Content is the Currency
April 4, 2011 OffCreating Effective Social Media Engagement: Generosity is the Emotion, Content is the Currency Authentic, trusting relationships are fueled by generosity and empathy. While online networks can seem abstract compared to connections in the ‘real world’, the same principles hold true. Web 2.0 is a conversational environment, not a broadcast channel. This is still confusing for…
Danny Barnes Knows Why You’re Not Into Music Anymore…
April 3, 2011 OffI just had to repost this great essay by the wonderful musician Danny Barnes (who also happens to be an excellent writer).. I encourage you to check out the rest of his blog. Each entry is a gem! I Think I Know Why You Are Not Into Music Anymore
Bob Baker on the Realities of Making a Living as a Musician in 2011
March 15, 2011 OffInteresting post by Bob Baker today. The tools and the channels have changed dramatically but artists have always been self-employed and struggled to balance the pursuit of their craft with the economic realities of survival. More of my thoughts to follow… The Realities of Making a Living with Music in 2011 via music think tank
Are music consumers stepping on us?
February 25, 2011 OffFrom today’s Digital Music News: Are Music Consumers Stepping On Us? That was the question posed on Thursday by NPD analyst Russ Crupnick at Digital Music Forum East in Manhattan. “Consumers are flipping us the bird,” Crupnick declared while trotting through slide-after-slide of distressing data. Exhibit A? Crupnick listed a litany of concessions and pro-consumer…
Is Apple Killing the Golden Subscription Goose?
February 16, 2011 OffI have been using Apple’s products since the 512K Macintosh. I have immense respect for the company’s user-focused product management and business models. However, once in awhile they go too far and do something stupid. Apple’s new subscription licensing policy could seriously impact subscription music services, an important developing market. The same is true with…
Rethinking Music Pts. 1 and 2 – Creativity, Commerce and Policy
February 10, 2011 OffCheck out these two excellent podcasts in preparation for the upcoming Rethink Music conference coming up this April in Boston. Radio Berkman #168 Rethinking Music Pt. 1Radio Berkman #173 Rethinking Music Pt. 2 – The Portrait of the Self-Published Artist
California Copyright Conference: The Future of the Latin Music Market
February 9, 2011 OffOn February 8, 2011 The California Copyright Conference hosted a panel discussing the current state and future possibilities of the Latin music market, organized and co-moderated by Eric Palmquest – Director, Disney Music Publishing and Marissa Lopez, Associate Director, Latin Writer/Publisher Relations at BMI. The panel featured: Richard Bull – President of The Sixth House,…