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2010 Grammy Awards Recap

February 1, 2010 Joe Taylor Jr. Leave a Comment

Everyone I know has a newfound respect for P!nk. Apparently, she’s been doing the wire act from last night’s Grammy Awards as an encore in her live set for some time now. That it was the standout moment in the telecast says a lot about what the music business has to do to attract and […]

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Viral Video Attracts Audiences in Unexpected Ways

May 8, 2009 Joe Taylor Jr. 2 Comments

For the past hundred years, the conventional wisdom about marketing your music has been about building a brand and sticking to it. Think about some of the classic stars of the last century: Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Elvis Presley. It’s tough to see them outside the context of the carefully crafted personas we now find […]

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No American Idol Songwriter Competition for 2009

April 7, 2009 Joe Taylor Jr. 36 Comments

Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred confirmed with both Fox and with American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi that there will be no American Idol songwriting competition this year. In fact, Andy’s report indicates that Kara herself will be taking on the finale songwriting duties, much like Cathy Dennis did in earlier seasons.

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Wanting It More Than Ever

January 16, 2009 Joe Taylor Jr. 1 Comment

After 25 years of his winter film festival attracting attention for indie movies, technology and the economy have rolled the clock back. There’s no easy financing now.

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When Does a 360 Music Deal Make Sense?

November 13, 2008 Joe Taylor Jr. 1 Comment

For major touring acts, it’s a no brainer. Ditch the major labels, cash a fat advance check, and head out on the road.

Featured Article, Making Money, Selling CDs

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