Let me tell you something about “Fans”

This article was brought to my attention by some daily social media update email I get. Featured in this newsletter was a post written by Seth Godin based on author Kevin Kelly’s revelation which affirms that anyone can make enough cash to live, as long as they’ve got a thousand lemmings trotting along with their wallets wide open. I hate it when people start stepping over boundaries, especially when they don’t know what they’re talking about. In this... Read More

When “Personal Branding” goes too far

As we all know, the internet has become saturated with a bunch of self-made reality stars thanks to the advent of social media. Everyone is scamming to get a moment in the spotlight and unfortunately, as technology advances, people will find new outlets for “personal branding”, even if it means that you will be carrying around a strange man’s face on your cell phone. It’s one thing to be followed on Twitter for saying silly things and giving random advice... Read More

Free Music for the “Holidaze”

Its freezing in the Bay Area and it makes me want to run far, far away, to a tiny island where its 96 degrees in the shade. Anyway as for digital music, Slightly Stoopid is giving away free music this Christmas. Another great example of using Social Media for marketing your band. Check it out here: From Online PR News. Slightly Stoopid Lights Up the “Holidaze” with Exclusive Track & Digital Sampler Giveaway Los Angeles, CA – Southern California Dub/Rock pioneers... Read More