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May 23, 2013 How to Work With Music Industry Contacts
It’s no secret that often in the world music, it’s more about “who you know” than what you know. The industry generally favors pre-existing relationships, whether you are looking for a venue, a sponsor, a review on your new album, or a slot at SXSW. Like it or not, networking can make or break an act.
Focus on taking a few steps closer to your goal by working on your contacts a few minutes each day. Here are some of my favorite tips on networking:
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Advice, Band Marketing, Booking Agents, Breaking into the industry, Business, DIY, DIY Artist, DIY Promotions, Endorsements, Information, Marketing, Marketing 101, Marketing with LinkedIn, Music 3.0, Music Business Jobs, Music Business Plan, Music Conference, Music Industry, awesome indie music, booking, careers, collaboration, independent music, indie musician motivation, music , music business, music festivals, music marketing, music production, music promotion, record labels, song pitching | tagged A&R, Labels, Music Industry, booking agents, contacts, endorsements, managers, music business, publicists, pull marketing, sponsors, value