Soundscan vs Big Champagne: Are CD Sales Still relevant?

by jstringer 11. August 2010 23:29

In case you missed it, we highly recommend reading this Music Industry article about Soundscan and Big Champange's new Ultimate Chart.  It offers expert analysis from industry insider, Moses Avalon.

Since we've built our business around servng the needs of live performing artists who know all too well that the CD is not dead, one of my favorite excerpts from teh article is as follows:

“Now I know the tech-biased media has convinced most that CD sales are
relics, but it’s the metric that still makes up 75%-85% of all recorded
music sales in the US.  How one ignores this is, in my view, pure
techno-arrogance.” - Moses Avalon

 

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IndieHitMaker.com announces a partnership with CrossroadsAngel.com

by jstringer 15. April 2010 03:05

IndieHitMaker.com, the music industry's leading SoundScan live venue sales solution provider for independent artists, announces a partnership with CrossroadsAngel.com.  CrossroadsAngel.com is a recently introduced business to business directory for all types of professionals in the music and performing arts industry.  Member profiles enable performing arts professionals to describe themselves in detail, and search out and network with other professionals.  Reviews and recommendations are used by members to build their own online reputation, and to create a network of information that takes you beyond the question of “who does what”, to “how reliable and skilled are they”.

CrossroadsAngel.com is in network building mode and needs your help.  First – sign yourself up by clicking here.  Be sure to customize the profile to your requirements and set the privacy options to your preferences.  Second - look up others you want to review or recommend.  If they are not already listed, send a note to info@crossroadsangel.com with the business name and a website or rough address and that business will be researched and added to the network.   Third – signup for the CrossroadsAngel.com newsletter to keep informed on network improvements. 

CrossroadsAngel.com is working to grow their capabilities, so if you find a problem, a missing feature, or have a better way to do something, please send feedback to info@crossroadsangel.com. All suggestions and requests will receive a response.

CrossroadsAngel.com, where you find the unsung heroes of the performing arts industry.

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INDIE HIT MAKER SPONSORS THE BOSTON MUSIC CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER AS THEY BRING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S ATTENTION TO THE REGION’S MUSICAL TALENT

by jstringer 11. September 2009 23:15

Indie Hit Maker sponsors Boston Music Conference

Contact Information

Jody Mendoza

CEO, Boston Music Conference

Jody@BostonMusicConference.com

(617) 834-0552

www.BostonMusicConference.com 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIE HIT MAKER SPONSORS THE BOSTON MUSIC CONFERENCE IN SEPTEMBER AS THEY BRING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S ATTENTION TO THE REGION’S MUSICAL TALENT

BOSTON, MA - Indie Hit Maker is a proud sponsor of the second annual Boston Music Conference (BMC), held September 24 and 25, 2009, a conference with the mission to educate and empower aspiring artists by providing them with information and tools necessary to pursue a career in music. Indie Hit Maker's Venue Sales Reporting service, which allows independent artists to report live show CD sales to Soundscan, is just the sort of tool the conference seeks to expose artists to.

The Boston Music Conference is a two-day event that includes workshops, showcase performances, panel discussions and various networking and social events.  Topics to be covered include “Brands, Bands and Fans”, “Deals and Distribution”, “Breaking into Crossover Markets and International Deals”, “The Digital Age of Music”, “Getting Your Music in Games”, “Audio Engineering”, “Songwriting” and more.  Indie Hit Maker Partner, John Stringer will speakon the "Music & Marketing" panel at 12pm, Friday, Sep 25, 2009.   Complete information is available at www.BostonMusicConference.com

The overarching theme of the conference this year is the impact of digital technology on the music industry.  Some of the subcategories to be covered include how new digital distribution platforms are creating opportunities, new channels of digital revenue and some of the innovations that are fueling growth.

The BMC brings the attention of the music industry on a national level to the talent and opportunity that exists here in Boston.  Top music industry executives and A&Rs from major labels including Sony, EMI, Universal and Motown will be present to share their experiences and advice with attendees, view the talent Boston has to offer during the showcases and talk one on one with attendees.

Some of the industry’s other top music industry companies, iZotope, Harmonix, Sonicbids, Nimbit, BMI and the Recording Academy will be present at the Boston Music Conference as well.

Artists who would like to participate in the showcase performances are encouraged to submit samples of their music through Sonicbids.com/bmc2009 or via email atinfo@bostonmusicconference.com

The conference is $99 in advance and $150 if purchased at the door, but attendees can get %15 off by simply using the .  Students at Berklee, New England Conservatory, Emerson, AI and Northeastern can receive a 40% discount by sending an email from their school email address to info@bostonmusicconference.com and they will receive a discount code.  To get your school added to the list of schools eligible for a discount call 617 834 0552 or email jody@bostonmusicconference.com. Attendees are encouraged to bring their bio and promotional kit to the event because this is a rare opportunity to meet top music industry executives.

Workshops for the event will be held Thursday September 24, from 11 to 5:30 at Mojitos at 48 Winter Street in Downtown Crossing, followed by Showcase Performances from 6 to 11 at Mojitos at Pearl in the Roxy Complex located at 279 Tremont Street.  The conference will be held at the Roxy Tremont Ballroom at 279 Tremont Street in the Theatre District, Friday September 25 from 11 to 6. 

The goal of the Boston Music Conference (BMC) is to educate and empower the city’s aspiring talent who are interested in pursuing a career in music by bringing the resources and information to them in Boston.  The BMC is part of an organized long-term initiative to bring national attention to Boston as a source of major talent within the music industry and develop local talent.   

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