Tag Archives: music industry

Before Social Media And Branding Were In Style

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Mike

Over the last five years, I’ve enjoyed being more involved with social media marketing and branding. The more directly engaged I get with each proficiency, the more I realize I’ve been doing both of those responsibilities, and most of what … Continue reading →

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How You Treat People

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Mike

The last music morsel post was about how excellent music always wins, and it does.  However, there is a sure fire way to sabotage a career even if the music is amazing and that is by treating people poorly.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Are We Musically Dumbed Down?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mike

I was having a conversation with a music industry friend the other day about how it can be argued that people have been dumbed down musically.  It’s not the fault of the music fan and we may not even be … Continue reading →

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Relationships In The Music Industry

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mike

There is typically a common denominator between those people I highly respect in the music industry: Authenticity Humility How they treat other people in all levels of profession The music business is an amazing industry to be a part of, … Continue reading →

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Returning to Ethiopia

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Mike

Amy and I are leaving tomorrow (1/24) to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to meet our 5 year old adopted daughter and bring her to her new home in Nashville.  It’s been a whirlwind six months and an amazing journey to get to this … Continue reading →

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Take a Breath and Reinvent

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Mike

The music industry goes quiet for a couple of weeks.  Other than Christmas tours, there isn’t much happening on the road.  Radio is in Christmas music gear and as a result label radio promotion and marketing slows.  Record companies are obviously hoping … Continue reading →

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U2’s Manager Paul McGuinness Makes Waves

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Mike

U2 manager Paul McGuinness recently raised a lot of music industry eyebrows with a speech in which he pushed for greater regulation on access providers.  McGuinness, speaking in Cannes, pointed the finger at tech manufactureres and ISP’s when he said, “Network operators, in particular, have … Continue reading →

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