MSNBC’s Carolyn Brown examines that question in a recent commentary. Because you get what you measure, the current audience measurement systems used at mainstream radio force programmers to over-spin proven SALES hits, rather than spend any effort on breaking new acts. Meanwhile, non-commercial radio (with a limited handful of exceptions) has become so marginalized that [...]
Microclassification
October 30, 2003 By Leave a Comment
LA: ROCKRGRL Day
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StarFarm
October 29, 2003 By Leave a Comment
Keller’s Cellar
October 28, 2003 By Leave a Comment
Singer/songwriter Keller Williams has launched a new, syndicated radio show on an eclectic lineup of indie-friendly stations. He promises he’ll only play his own stuff during bumps (which is the same promise we made when I was producing Todd’s show), and by focusing on OTHER folks’ work, I’m sure he’ll get a nice halo effect. [...]
Profile: David Nevue
October 27, 2003 By Leave a Comment
Get your song on TV.
October 24, 2003 By Leave a Comment
I don’t know why I didn’t post this earlier… here is an essential read for those of you itching to get your songs into film, television and commercials. Remember that the majority of professional songwriters make the bulk of their income (and get most of their attention) from these kinds of placements, and that the [...]
Self-Release or Self-Abuse?
October 24, 2003 By Leave a Comment
Trash Proof News Releases
October 23, 2003 By Leave a Comment
I think I will set the system to repeat this post every month — I keep getting press releases that are just AWFUL. Folks, take an hour and read this excellent, FREE e-book by a media professional who will show you how to write really good press releases that won’t get thrown out. Your friendly [...]
