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  • Our Wish List of Items to Improve Spotify Wrapped

    4 DEC 2023 · What would we like to see Spotify do to improve Wrapped Episode 588: It is that time of the year… time for Spotify Wrapped. We love Wrapped and how others streaming services are now creating their own version. But, what would we like to see Spotify do to improve Wrapped? How can they make Wrapped […]
    38m 28s
  • Strategies for Pre-Release and Post-Release Marketing of Your New Music

    20 NOV 2023 · Strategies for Pre-Release and Post-Release Marketing of Your New Music, Plus a Free Release Planner Episode 587: Anthony Pacheco joins us to discuss music release strategies and his music release planner. Download the Release Planner: https://oddlysimpl.notion.site/Music-Release-Planner-13ad7f590c454e8090f4440b5c37e3d4   Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner : https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download Michael Brandvold Release Checklists : https://bit.ly/3ue9X0m MichaelBrandvoldMarketing · 587 Strategies […]
    42m 6s
  • We Want One Button “Boost” Type Advertising on YouTube and Spotify!

    6 NOV 2023 · We wish YouTube and Spotify would create one button “boost” type advertising. Episode 586: This week Jay and Michael talk about one of their wishes… we wish YouTube and Spotify would create one button “boost” type advertising. Make it so simple and easy to start running ads. How much more ad revenue could be generated […]
    32m 23s
  • What is the Difference Between a Trademark and a Copyright?

    30 OCT 2023 · Alex Loveyko talks about the difference between trademarks and copyrights Episode 585: We sit down with Alex Loveyko from Chase Lawyers. Alex talks about the difference between trademarks and copyrights. We discuss the importance of band agreements. And we look at red flags you should be looking for in a record label contract. Chase Lawyers […]
    43m 8s
  • ABC News Anchor and Musician Dan Ashley Talks about the Importance of Authenticity

    23 OCT 2023 · Drawing from his experience on camera and on stage Dan discusses storytelling, engaging with your audience and being authentic. Episode 584: Dan Ashley and his remarkable professional Americana Rock band that just goes by his name, Dan Ashley. Dan is also the long-time award-winning anchor of ABC7 News at 5, 6 and 11 pm weekdays […]
    59m 12s
  • How Does a Band Build an Audience, Where Do You Find Fans and How Do You Communicate with Your Fans

    16 OCT 2023 · Lots of great advice that you can immediately start using. Episode 583: This was a great discussion with Bruce Houghton from a couple weeks ago that might have been overshadowed by our death of NFTs discussion. We felt it deserved the full spotlight so we pulled it out and made it its own episode… How […]
    28m 22s
  • Stacey Bedford Talks with Us About DistroKid Acquiring Bandzoogle, What This Means

    9 OCT 2023 · The recent announcement that DistroKid was acquiring Bandzoogle was a shock to many. Episode 582: The recent announcement that DistroKid was acquiring Bandzoogle was a shock to many. We are joined this week by Stacey Bedford, formerly the CEO of Bandzoogle and now the General Manager of DistroKid. Stacey discusses the acquisition. What it means […]
    35m 5s
  • Your Streaming Numbers Are Low? Why? Maybe You Don’t Have Fans.

    2 OCT 2023 · Low streaming numbers do not mean you have a music problem. It means you have an audience problem. Episode 581: This week we discuss the Hypebot article, The truth behind why you aren’t getting more streams, written by Randall Foster from Symphonic. Low streaming numbers do not mean you have a music problem. It means […]
    27m 51s
  • RIP, NFTs are Dead 95% of NFTs are Worth Nothing

    25 SEP 2023 · NFTs promised to save music; now, they are officially WORTHLESS. Episode 580: Bruce Houghton from HypeBot and Bandsintown is back this week. We discuss Bruce’s recent story “NFTs promised to save music; now, they are officially WORTHLESS”. This once $17 billion market is now worth, at best, $80 million, or 3% of peak valuation. Even […]
    51m 11s
  • Everyone Has Ideas, Do You Have a Strategy to Execute On Your Ideas?

    11 SEP 2023 · Ideas are nothing more than dreams without a strategy to execute. Episode 579: Everyone has ideas, they are a dime a dozen. Ideas are nothing more than dreams without a strategy to execute. We discuss turning your idea into reality with a strategy and plan to execute. Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner : https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download […]
    26m 34s

The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert. Each week we will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing and...

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The Music Biz Weekly, a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert. Each week we will discuss the latest events in the music business and music marketing and DIY techniques.

Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention.

Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.

Michael has also managed the online efforts for KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.

If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at www.MichaelBrandvold.com

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As a teenager in the Pacific Northwest, Jay Gilbert smuggled his Canon AE-1 into rock concerts to get the perfect shot of the likes of Van Halen, Queen and Cheap Trick. After college, he toured as a musician gaining invaluable experience in what it takes to create and promote an album. He later translated that knowledge as an executive with Universal, Sony and Warner Music Groups.

He moved to San Francisco and finally to Los Angeles for Universal Music where he worked for 18 years, most recently as VP New Media for Universal Music Enterprises. Jay has been on the cutting edge of Digital Sales & Marketing with Universal, Starbucks, Fox and Warner Music. It is this unique perspective as a musician, music executive, and fan that makes Jay‘s approach to Online Marketing artist-friendly.

If you are interested in speaking with Jay about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at www.label-logic.net
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