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May 17, 2005
Your Music Merchandising Tips Wanted
Here's the deal: Send your top merchandising do's and don'ts to bob@thebuzzfactor.com and I'll consider using them in my articles. Please include your name, band name and web site address so you can be properly credited. Send what's worked for you as well as the merchandising pitfalls to avoid. I want the good, the bad and the ugly.
Happy music merchandising!
posted by Bob Baker @ 6:38 PM
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Bob Baker is an author, indie musician and former music magazine editor dedicated to showing musicians of all kinds how to get exposure, connect with fans, sell more CDs, and increase their incomes. Find out more about Bob and his live events.
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Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook:
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How to Promote & Sell Your Music on the World's Biggest Networking Web Site
- Indie Music PR Bootcamp
- Killer Music Press Kits - Deluxe Edition
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- How to Make a Living as a Full-Time Musician
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Dude, check out this post about a band that used a blog to get their music on MTV!
http://customerevangelists.typepad.com/blog/2005/06/new_bands_are_b.html
Later Bob