Archives for August 2014

#138: Roundtable – The importance of email marketing

email-marketing-musicIn the news, CD Baby gets featured in the New York Times. A study finds that 91% of people surveyed use YouTube to listen to music before they buy it. BandPage now allows artists to sell merch and more on Spotify. And CD Baby launches a new music player!

The Podcasters also discuss the importance of email marketing to the modern artist. Is building an email list still worth it? Is social media a replacement for email? What techniques should artists use to build and maintain an email list? Listen in and leave your feedback in the comments below!

#137: Shanta Thake – Getting the Attention of a Club Booker

Shanta Thake books artists and bands at Joe’s Pub at the Public, one of New York City’s most celebrated venues for emerging and established performance artists. (They book an astonishing 800 shows a year).  Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe’s Pub debuted in 1998 and plays a vital role in supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. If you’re an artist trying to get the attention of club bookers, or book a tour, don’t miss this episode!