As a musician, when are you most likely to contact the press? Probably when you’re releasing a new album or heading out on tour, right? That’s understandable, but there are … Continue reading
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Interview tips for musicians: how to get the most from your publicity opportunities
Giving a compelling interview as a musician When it comes to promotion and publicity, interviews can be one of the most fun and gratifying ways to spread the word about … Continue reading
How to write a press release (and get press)
[This article was written by Ari Herstand and originally appeared on Ari’s Take.] I get a lot of questions about press. Of course everyone wants a 5 star album review … Continue reading
Finding the right publicist for your band
Like many aspects of the music industry, effective publicity is about teamwork and good communication. There are many great music publicists out there (and many more not-so-great ones) who’ll work independent … Continue reading
What every musician should have when they hire a publicist
[The following is an excerpt from The StoryAmp Music Publicist Directory.] What will a publicist want you to have ready before your PR campaign starts? Though journalists and media producers … Continue reading
Top 7 reasons the media did not cover your last album
Music PR mistakes you can avoid next time you approach the media [This article was written by guest contributor Dmitri Vietze, CEO/founder of StoryAmp.com, and publicist of 16 years.] You … Continue reading