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There are so many different social media marketing tools out there, but email is still one of the most powerful tools for musicians. Check out this great article on the MTT to learn how to make the most of your email list and how you can best utilize email to promote and market your music. http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/make-the-most-of-your-email-list.html

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Submit your music today - Radio Airplay is giving away $1000! Unsigned Only Music Competition announced the launch of a special promotion, “Screen Shot,” geared toward the placement of music in film, TV, advertising, and video games. “Screen Shot,” sponsored by Radio Airplay, offers the opportunity for artists to have their music heard by some of the top music execs who are looking to place music in various projects. Artists can submit their original songs from May 12-23, 2014 on the Unsigned Only website at www.unsignedonly.com A select group of finalists will be chosen, and their songs will be made available to almost 1,000 industry contacts who are looking for music for upcoming projects. Additionally, one overall winner will be selected and awarded $1,000 courtesy of Radio Airplay, plus 4,000 Radio Airplay credits, promotion on Radio Airplay's social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook, and an artist spotlight feature in t...

INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) ANNOUNCES 2013 WINNERS Radio Airplay Artist Shunzo Ohno Wins Overall Grand Prize For His Song “Musashi” The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), widely recognized as the most prestigious and respected international songwriting competition in the world, has announced its 2013 winners. Out of almost 20,000 entries, a total of 29 Radio Airplay songwriters garnered wins in a variety of categories, including the overall Grand Prize, awarded to Japanese trumpeter Shunzo Ohno.  Candace Avery, Founder and Director of ISC, states, “We are thrilled to affiliate with Radio Airplay and Jango and be able to provide the opportunity for their artists to have their music heard in an international arena. It is vital for all artists to be recognized for their talents and awarded the due respect for their accomplishments, so we are very pleased that so many Radio Airplay artists excelled in the competition. Kudos to the winners on their accom...

  "It’s impressive to think about it, but the biggest problem that separates greatness from failure, playing small from going big, and unhappiness from joy of life has nothing to do with knowledge, technical skills, or personality!  When it comes to the reason why some people get what they want from life, I found just one answer: better decision-making." Our friends over at DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS recent posted a great informative guide for helping artists plan out better goals and make better choices to achieve those goals, to maximize the effect of your music and promotion. Click Here to read more: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/05/12/smart-decisions-artists-need-know

  Avoid hassles and problems with duplicate band names and protect your name and brand by setting up a Trademark. Not sure how to go about it? This article posted by our good friends over at CD Baby on their blog DIY Musicians contains some great information on Trademarks and how to started.  http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/05/trademark-band-artist-name

UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION LAUNCHES “SCREEN SHOT” RADIO AIRPLAY GIVING AWAY $1000 http://www.unsignedonly.com/ enter Unsigned Only Music Competition announced the launch of a special promotion, “Screen Shot,” geared toward the placement of music in film, TV, advertising, and video games. “Screen Shot,” sponsored by Radio Airplay, offers the opportunity for artists to have their music heard by some of the top music execs who are looking to place music in various projects. Artists can submit their original songs from May 12-23, 2014 on the Unsigned Only website at www.unsignedonly.com A select group of finalists will be chosen, and their songs will be made available to almost 1,000 industry contacts who are looking for music for upcoming projects. Additionally, one overall winner will be selected and awarded $1,000 courtesy of Radio Airplay, plus 4,000 Radio Airplay credits, promotion on Radio Airplay's social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook, and an artis...

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  Crowdfunding, if done properly, can significantly help artists and bands achieve their goals. There is a lot of work involved in every step leading to, during, and after a campaign. This great article from Berklee's Music Business Journal lays out a very realistic and helpful guide that will help artists better understand crowdfunding and what should be considered for a successful and sustainable campaign. Click here to read more: http://www.thembj.org/2014/04/understanding-crowdfunding

Getting a song to a movie or TV soundtrack can be a huge break for an artist - but your song has to reach the right ears, at the right time, in the right way - and also beat out thousands of other artists to be considered for a coveted spot like that. Our friends over at DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS recent posted a great informative guide for taking your music and promotion to that next level. Click Here to read more: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/05/04/how-to-get-songs-placed-on-tv Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

SUBMIT MUSIC NOW FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE 270 HOSTED BY FUTURE! Top 5 Songs will be Selected! Submit Now!   http://mailer.coast2coastmixtapes.com/l/8qx2/1oc  Artists submit music now for Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 270 Hosted by Future!  The Atlanta rapper just launched his second major label studio album Honest which debuted at #1 on the US Hip Hop Charts just 2 weeks ago. With the new album buzzing around the world Future has teamed up with Coast 2 Coast to give indie artists the opportunity to shine on this exclusive project!  Top 5 Songs will be Selected! Submit Now! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT FOR COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPE VOL. 270 HOSTED BY FUTURE     SERIOUS ARTISTS: GO PREMIUM TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING PLACED ON THE FUTURE  MIXTAPE: BECOME A COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES PREMIUM MEMBER

  Before you hire a publicist, it is important to have new content ready to hand over. The more prepared you are, the more your publicist will have to work with to launch a successful campaign.    This great article posted on the DIY Musician blog explains what every artist should have when you hire a publicist. Take a look! http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/ 2014/04/every-musician-hire- publicist

Getting a band together to perform or record your music? Hiring pro musicians can give your music a huge boost, but it's important to cultivate those relationships and keep everyone happy, to keep your music sounding its best. Our friends over at Digital Music News recently posted a great short list of tips to keep in mind when hiring musicians, to avoid frustration and maximize your promotion. Click Here to read more: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/04/22/8-things-hiring-freelance-musicians Check back often for more industry news, tips & tricks on how to make the most out of your promotion on Radio Airplay!

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"My goal when you listen to one of my songs is very simple. I want you to feel the need to Sing, Dance or move to the groove, Play the song over and over again" - Sarantos Sarantos' overall goal is to try and raise money for the many terminally ill patients out there. He is willing to perform for free for any event for this cause and 33% of any music related profits are going straight to Make-a-Wish Foundation charity! His website is: http://www.melogia.com Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes. "We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve." Sarantos currently has over 950K twitter followers, 310K Facebook likes and is rated #1 on Reverbnation in the United States and the world in the pop genre. There will be plenty of conti...