MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions!

Thank you for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared! Without your contributions, Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, please consider contributing a post to MTT. Remember to review the submission guidelines posted on the MTT open page before posting.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful submissions, we look forward to reviewing and sharing your content!

MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions!

Thank you to the Music Think Tank community for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared!

Without your contributions, this website would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, we encourage you to consider contributing a post to MTT. Remember to review the submission guidelines posted on the MTT open page before posting.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful submissions, we look forward to reviewing and sharing your content!

MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions!

MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions!

Thank you to the Music Think Tank community for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared!

Without your contributions, this website would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, we encourage you to consider contributing a post to MTT. Please remember to review the submission guidelines posted on the MTT open page before posting.

MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions

Welcome Our New Community Manager Owen Davie

Please join me in welcoming our new community manager, Owen Davie. He’s been toiling behind the scenes on both Hypebot and MusicThinkTank for several weeks now, and it is time to lift the curtain…

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: How To Make It In The Music Industry - 4 Key Factors

• Shaun Letang | How To Make It In The Music Industry – 4 Key Factors

• Mackenzie Carlin | Fonts and Branding | How Typography Affects Your Identity In The Music Industry

Fonts and Branding: How Typography Affects Your Identity in the Music Industry

Typography plays a key psychological role in how people view your music. If you want to attract new fans and retain loyal ones, it’s important to consider your visual representation in print, online and everywhere in between. A picture says a thousand words, but people spend an extraordinary amount of time reading text.

A particular type of font can invoke a wide range of perceptions and emotions, ultimately creating an image of that particular artist. For example, handmade typography and decorative fonts help musical artists stand out from others and invoke a more personal, intimate image. Meanwhile, sans serif fonts, such as Helvetica, are essential for clean visual identities that rely on expert use of white space and simplistic styling elements.

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: 49 Ways To Get Free Music Promotion & More

• Marcus Taylor | 49 Ways To Get Free Music Promotion

• Ken Dardis | The Artist Side of Internet Radio and Audio

• Sari Delmar | Copy and Waste Personalizing Artist Outreach For Your Business

• Natalie Cheng | MusicThinkTank Community Manager Natalie Cheng Bids Farewell

MusicThinkTank Community Manager Natalie Cheng Bids Farewell

Natalie Cheng, the dedicated longtime Community Manager of our sister publication MusicThinkTank has graduated and is moving on. I can’t thank her enough for all that she’s done for MTT and Hypebot. As she hits the pavement in search of a job, readers who run companies would be well served to contact her. Here is Natalie’s own goodbye:

Dear Hypebot and MusicThinkTank readers,

 Thank you for all your support of Hypebot and Music Think Tank. I have enjoyed reading your thoughts on the music industry, writing about interesting music apps like Uberlife and Listenup.fm, and discussing the future of the industry. I wanted to announce that I will be leaving my position as Community Manager of Music Think Tank and transitioning the role over to Laura. It’s been fun managing Music Think Tank and I’m very thankful for Bruce and Kyle for giving me this opportunity. I’m currently looking for entry level opportunities in digital marketing, social media, and in the music business.   

If you would like to contact me to chat about the music industry, social media, or any opportunities, please send me an email at: natalie.cheng88 at gmail.com.  

Thank you Bruce Houghton and Kyle Bylin for giving me the opportunity to work with Hypebot and Music Think Tank! Thanks to you all for reading Hypebot and Music Think Tank!

Sincerely,

 Natalie Cheng, MTT Community Manager (@ncswim881)

MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Your Music Career

• Shaun Letang  | Setting S.M.A.R.T Goals for Your Music Career

• Mark Knight | The Challenges Facing Musicians in 2013 – A Free Research Report

• Sari Delmar | Toronto Gets a Music City Twin – What Does It All Mean?

The Challenges Facing Musicians In 2013. Free Research Report.

Back in June Right Chord Music launched The Big Survey in association with Farida Guitars.  Our aim was to better understand the realities of being a musician in 2013. The online survey was completed by 200 musicians, of which three-quarters were unsigned or independent. Two-thirds of the respondents reported they had released at least one single.  The vast majority of respondents came from three countries: UK, Australia, and the USA.

Results highlight the increasing number of sites and services used by artists to promote their music. It’s no surprise that Facebook dominates, but it’s interesting to see the growing importance of Soundcloud and Bandcamp and the much heralded fall from grace of Myspace.

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Progressivism: 4 Easy Ways Artists Can Stay Relevant

• Dillon Roulet | Progressivism: 4 Easy Ways Artists Can Stay Relevant

• Mackenzie Carlin | 5 Country Music Meccas of the South

MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Your Fans Won't Come to Your Shows...

• Diana Hereld: Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries

• David Dusty: Seeking Success for Your Songs in the World of Music Licensing

• Jeremy Gocke: Your Fans Won’t Come to Your Shows…

• Corey Denis: Blogging Sucks

MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify & More

• Josh Kruk: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan

• Chris Rucks: The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes To Make When Clearing Music For Licensing

• Sari Delmar: All or Nothing: How to Ensure Release Campaigns Live Up to Their True Potential

• Simon Tam: 5 Big Tips That Will Save Your Band’s Tour

MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: 7 Ways to Double Your Fan Base & More

     

• Marcus Taylor: 7 Ways to Double the Size of Your Fan Base

• Simon Tam: The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise

• Daniel McCarthy: Five Essential Tips for a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

• David Roberts: 5 Marketing Ideas for Your Band for Under $50