Marketing Plan Tactics For Independent Musicians – Part 2 of 3: Album Launch
The first piece in this 3 part series discussed steps you should take before you start promoting a new album, such as having your online presence all in order. In Part 2 I will go over some basic elements for, yep you guessed it, promoting a new album. Album Pre-Sale...
Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools and Sites – GigFunder
Fan funding, it is the saving grace for the broke independent band. Where before bands couldn’t consider studio time or hiring promotional companies to support their release, with a little hard work, some social media love and good old fashioned word of mouth spread,...
Marketing Plan Tactics For Independent Musicians – Part 1 of 3: New Album Preparations
This article has been fully updated! Click here. Chris Hacker here, I create Marketing Plans for artists at Cyber PR® and really enjoy working with my many clients. I've noticed a huge problem though. Artists call the Cyber PR® offices all the time looking for...
3 Helpful Social Media Infographics for Musicians
Happy Friday, everyone! Marissa from Team CyberPR here. Ah, infographics…somehow they’re much more fun to read than just plain type. Most people tend to like and remember information much better when it’s presented visually, which is probably one reason why the...
How to Write Engaging Newsletters – Ariel’s Greeting, Guts, & Getting!
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In Defense of 1,000 True Fans – Part XII – How Kat Parsons Has Built Her Mailing List to Over 10,000 Strong
I met Kat Parsons through a mutual friend and she hired us to write a full marketing plan for her. After working closely with her, I thought she would be the perfect addition to the 1000 True Fans series! By putting a strong focus on building her mailing list and...
Top 10 Cyber PR® Artists For Spring 2012
With one of the weakest winters in recent memory now over, it is once again time to shine the spotlight on the Top 10 Cyber PR® artists for Spring, 2012. Though this is never an easy decision, especially with the level of talent we are representing on a consistent...
Discovering the Real Answers: Dave Cool of Bandzoogle
In this brand new blog series, CyberPR artists have a unique chance to get some answers from gurus on the cutting edge of the music industry. Not only do we want to showcase those who are doing some great work; we also love the idea of stumbling upon some fun new...
What Seth Godin Can Teach The Music Industry – Part 1
There’s a fierce rule that I live by that keeps me safe in the music business – it’s simple: Never meet your idols. I still stand by that … except today I’m changing this to: Never meet your idols…unless your idol is Seth Godin. I feel more inspired, calm and clear...
Is Your Video Going Viral Today? This one is! Watch & Learn…
I just came across this HILARIOUS Video (and genius marketing promo video) created By The Spinto Band. Who are they? I didn't know them till 15 minutes ago (turns out they are a lovely Wilmington, DE based indie pop band with 3 albums out) and it is amazing to watch...