How to chart on Billboard with Download Cards
Image via Wikipedia I’m pleased to announce that we (IndieHitMaker) just launched the public version of the new ChartBuster Program which shows independent artists exactly how to succeed with Download Cards and SoundScan. In fact, we helped the very first “beta” artist we enrolled get their first top 20 single on the Billboard charts in less than a month. If you are an independent artist or comedian who tours and sales recorded material at your live shows and you’d like to increase your sales, fan base and charting potential, this may be the program for...
Recieved this Congratulations from The Recording Academy’s President/CEO
I just read this in my email and I must say, its interesting news for recording artists! Probably not so great for Radio, though. “Dear Recording Academy Member: Today the Senate Judiciary Committee considered our major legislative initiative, The Performance Rights Act. As I’ve written to you many times before, the bill closes the “corporate radio loophole” and makes terrestrial radio play by the same rules as Internet and satellite radio by compensating the performers of the music they play. It’s been a long road to get here, with many Academy members testifying before Congress, flying to Washington to lobby, and sending literally thousands of emails. Last week, we asked Academy members from the states of key Senators to weigh...
The truth about US CD sales, Soundscan and the independent artist.
Although most of us are all too familiar with the plight of the major label CD sales business model, the truth is, CD sales remains a viable source of revenue for performing independent, DIY and unsigned artists. That trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down iether. Unfortunately, the majority of these sales go unreported to Soundscan, but we’ve put out a free report to not only shed light on this issue, but to assist independent artists with leveraging ALL their sales: FREE report on Soundscan and the independent Artist Enjoy and be sure to post your comments regarding this FREE...
Avoid two pitfalls most artists never overcome
They key to becoming a better singer/songwriter, performing artist is GROWTH. Grow for the better in every area you can. Here are two quick resources I became an affiliate of because they helped me overcome two very common artist pitfalls – not growing as a songwriter and not growing as a singer: 1. The Songwriting Genius Within You Simply put, one of the best writing resources I’ve found that goes beyond simple song structure and a lot of the basic tips you find in other songwriting courses. This is about little-known techniques that help you tap into true Genius and the science behind it. You also get a great discount from the author of this remarkable resource by clicking here. 2. Singing Success Vocal coach to the stars (Keith Urban, Miley...
Get #1 Best-selling Author Mark Joyner’s New Book for Free
If you have a business, this is for you. One of my all-time favorite internet/marketing/thought pioneers, #1 best-selling author Mark Joyner – the man people like Dearl Miller call “the greatest marketing mind of our generation” has just released his new book, but it’s not yet available at your local bookstore. Instead, he’s letting you download it now for free. If you want to learn how to grow your business, this is an absolute must-read. And the Integration Marketing Deal Board you’ll find there, used properly, could turn out to be one of the most powerful marketing resources on the...
New Indie Artists Plan for Live show CD reporting to Soundscan
Quick update on IndieHitMaker.com. We launched a brand new “Pay Per Report” pricing plan for independent touring artists that allows them to sign up for Venue Sales Reporting (live show CD Sales reporting) to Soundscan for only $33 a year and $5 per report. Its great for artist with only a few shows lined up each month but they want to ensure they are reporting their sales. Of course, for busier artists, we still have the monthly and annual plans (greatest overall savings). Check it out here: http://ping.fm/2jybv
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John Stringer is a successful entrepreneur, recording artist, singer-songwriter, business consultant and author with a passion for business strategy and personal development. His life's goal is "To be Limitless Love & Light from Moment to Moment." Visit the About page for more.