Jul
30
Friends and Live Shows Big Influencers in a Purchase
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I stumbled upon an article on billboard biz and thought it contains useful information that could affect how we market the music industry.
It says that four out of five independent music store customers cite a recommendation of a friend as being an important factor in a purchase.This is based on a survey conducted by the Association of Independent Music Stores (AIMS). The online survey queried 1,067 consumers from AIMS stores around the country about the spending habits, concert-going frequency and relationship with the stores. Seeing a live performance was also cited by 80% of those surveyed. Only 39% cited radio as being important in their purchase decisions while newspapers and television were cited by 16% and 15%, respectively.
Click here to read the full article.
Jul
30
Cutting Edge Music Business Conference 2009
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Cutting Edge will have their annual 4-day conference on August 26-30,2009 in New Orleans. This is a success-oriented event that draws together established and aspiring music industry professionals from around the world.
Sessions in this national conference cover vital phases of the business end of the music industry. In addition, and running concurrently with the conference, Cutting Edge also presents a trade show, the NewWorks Showcase & the Roots Music Gathering.
You can register online thru theCutting Edge site.
Jul
30
Portugal.The Man’s fourth album, The Satanic Satanist’s packaging features the band guitarist Gourley’s trademark surreal, psychedelic-era drawings. Gourley wanted to make an album package without the plastic so he and designer Austin came up with a colorful Origami-like cut-outs made of paper.
What is more amazing is that they’re doing it completely on their own - no help from any major record label to supply big budgets for high-end graphic designers. Now wouldn’t it be wonderful if we stop using our lack of resources as an excuse for our lack of imagination?
Jul
29
Attention Madonna Fanatics!
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The Warner Bros. collection will release Madonna’s greatest hits album “Celebration” on September 29 in the US. The collection include hits from the Queen of Pop’s entire career and boast two new songs. In a press release, her label confirmed that “Celebration” will contain songs “remastered and selected by Madonna and her fans” including “Everybody,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue” and “4 Minutes.”
The album will be available in both single-disc and double-disc configurations and a DVD of the icon’s music videos will also be issued simultaneously.
Jul
29
Sony Going Green With DVD Packaging
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It’s wonderful to know that the major record company Sony is trying to make a contribution in saving the planet. The company has pledged to reduce carbon emissions associated with its DVD manufacturing by 2 million pounds in North America by 2010.
According to a press release, all single-disc Sony standard definition DVDs will use paper made from 30 percent post-consumer waste. Previously, the firm used 100 percent virgin paper. Ultra-light discs will contain 20 percent less plastic and will be covered with plastic shrink wrap that is 20 percent lighter.
The packaging, which uses less plastic and more recycled paper, makes its debut in the Blu-ray release of “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.”
Jul
29
Billboard Touring Conference 2009!
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GOOD NEWS to those who are in the touring and music business! Registration for the 2009 Billboard Touring Conference is now open.
This two-day conference is guided by Ray Waddell, Billboard’s executive director of content and programming for touring and live entertainment. This unique event unites today’s most successful promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, CD merchandising companies and production professionals to discuss the state of the industry, network and do business.
Don’t miss this special opportunity. Register now!
Jul
29
Redeye Distribution Partners with Ninja Tune
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Redeye Distribution partners with Ninja Tune, and its imprint labels Big Dada & Counter Records.
Ninja Tune is an internationally renowned independent record label based in London who has launched the careers of Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, The Cinematic Orchestra, Roots Manuva, Spank Rock, Mr Scruff, Thunderheist, and many more acts over the course of its 19 year history.
Glenn Dicker, Co-Owner of Redeye Distribution, said that they have a very solid team that sees a very positive future for indies and it seems like Ninja Tune’s work ethic matches Redeye’s.
Jul
29
Chickenfoot Launched Debut Album with “Heat Sensitive” Cover
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The new supergroup band which comprises Van Halen and Red Hot Chili Peppers Members launched their debut CD with an inventive packaging. The album packaging, when heated up by the simple touch of a hand, will change opacity, revealing hidden images on the cover and hidden song titles on the back cover. The packaging is printed with a new thermal ink technology developed by CTI (www.ctiinks.com). This is a new patented technology that is currently shaking things up in the world of packaging and marketing.
