Everyone reaches their own version of a breaking point. It’s the moment when the incalculable doom of your current situation demands you to do something. Divorce attorneys are experts at exploiting that point in marriages, and music bloggers (you know who you are!) are very quick to point this phenomenon out as the music industry lurches toward its seemingly self-inflicted, horrible demise...
Want A Corporate Social Media Job? Demonstrate These Three Essential Qualities
Today, for the first time ever, we have a guest post. It’s exciting, innovative, and much easier than writing my own post. Anyway … today’s guest blogger is web strategist Jeremiah Owyang. Smart guy, very smart guy …after you’re done reading my stuff, feel free to read his! Jeremiah writes: Hiring managers, recruiters, and management staff are often confused on...
But is it any good?
A friend of mine writes a blog on his area of expertise. He writes a lot, and is (perhaps) better than I am in SEO and SMO practices. In fact, he’s making a pretty solid living simply through his sites, blogs, and activities. Another friend writes a blog that’s specific to his/her industry, and most likely full of valuable industry knowledge based upon years of experience. My problem:...
92 is #1 …. not 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 21st, 24th, 29th, 31st, 33rd, 37th, or 38th !
Reprinted from CNN Vera Lynn, who made her name entertaining troops in World War II after recording her first song 70 years ago, has become the oldest living artist to have a number one album. The 92-year-old’s album “We’ll Meet Again — The Very Best of Vera Lynn” took the top spot in the British charts on Sunday, even outselling much-hyped re-mastered versions of...
What, why, and so what…
Over the last few days, I’ve been wondering about what we say. Admittedly that’s a wide, open-ended type statement. But think about how you say what you say. Do you actually take the time to choose the word that’s most applicable, or the most industry-pleasing? Do you ramble on and on about “music discovery” or “SMO” or “SEO” without actually...
Here a Beatle, There a Beatle …
Judging from this week’s media hype, 9/09/09 is the next coming of the Beatles. The folks at Harmonix are releasing RockBand: Beatles Edition, and all things Beatle are flooding the market. I just got back from Blockbuster, where you can pick up Bealtes Monopoly, Beatles Trivial Pursuit, and pre-order your copy of Beatles RockBand. They’re (naturally) also featuring Beatle titles...
Sailing takes me away …
It’s Labor Day Weekend, so I’m taking to the high seas and/or Boston Harbor for a day of sailing. And, naturally, that involves creating the playlist for the day’s activities. Here’s what I’ve got so far. Perhaps you’ll notice the theme? Suggestions and additions welcome … 1. Seven Seas of Rhye – Queen 2. Ocean Avenue – Yellowcard 3. New Pin...
But interns are free, right?
I was poking around on Craigslist this morning, and alongside a sweet deal on a Rhodes, I noticed that roughly 60% of the marketing job listings were for internships. None of which offered pay, temp-to-perm opportunities, or really any promises beyond “something great for your resume.” This got me to thinking, who benefits by hiring interns? In most settings, interns are there for the...
You are what you …
I’ve been watching a few scenarios unfold from the sidelines. Without being directly involved, it’s fascinating to sit back and watch people tick. In particular, I’m amazed to see how people present themselves. Quite often, they have no idea what they’re saying, what messages they send, or how those messages are perceived. The biggest lead-in to this entire scenario is...
How Not to Write a (Music) Blog
Lots of folks will tell you how to do things. In fact, everyone probably prides themselves on being an expert on something. I’d rather spin things a little bit and tell you what NOT to do. You see, folks that cover the music industry are even more compelled to prove their expert status. Maybe it’s a desire to serve, or maybe it’s simply an inflated sense of self. Honestly...