January 7,
2009
Newsletter
#74
Hello from Ariel!
In This Week's Issue:
- Cyber PR Changes and Improvements for '09
- Where's Ariel?
- *New* Sound Advice Ezine -
Acknowledge Your Notable Accomplishments
of 2008
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTISTS
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED VIDEO
- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A
PODCAST, & STATION
- New Media Pioneer: Andrea Zuniga of Geek is
Chic Podcast
Cyber PR Changes and Improvements for
'09
Cyber PR is back!
Our holidays were fabulous and we are happy to
be back in the office and ready to make this a
GREAT 2009!
With this new year we want to make Cyber PR the
best experience it can be!
So we want to hear from you! Each week we try
to pump out new music content for your site in an
easy way for you to obtain it.
TELL US What can we add? What may be bugging
you in the Cyber PR system? What do you feel is in
place that doesn’t need to be? Please send any
thought or feedback on how we can create an
efficient and seamless Cyber PR system for
you.
All of your feedback should be sent to contact_at_arielpublicity_dot_com.
Where's Ariel?
January 25, 2009 - Phoenix,
AZ
New Media For Musicians Seminar: How To
Use Video, Lifecasting & Social Media to Make
More Money From Your Music
Ariel Hyatt & Jodi Gnat will present a 4
hour seminar detailing how to use social media to
get ahead in the music business.
Venue: TBA Price: $TBA
Sound Advice Ezine:
Acknowledge Your Notable Accomplishments of
2008
During times like this when the television and
the newspapers seem to be chock full of only doom
and gloom, it is an appropriate exercise and it is
simple. Here it is:
Write down at least 20 notable accomplishments
that you have achieved over the past twelve
months. They don't all have to be music-related,
of course. Some of them can be things that are
happening in your family, or at work, if your work
is not being a full-time musician. Some examples
are:
- Released an album
- Made 30 new friends on Facebook
- Played a benefit concert.
You get the idea...
When you have written them all, take a look at
them, fold them up, and carry them around with you
in your wallet. The next time you're faced with
the doom and gloom, read them to yourself and
acknowledge what you've done.
Bonus round, write down your lifetime
accomplishments on the other side of the
paper.
Happy holidays and may you have a healthy and
successful 2009!
-Ariel
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED ARTIST
Movin Melvin Brown http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2528 Genre:
Jazz, R&B, Adult Contemporary If you can
think of the combined singing ability of Ray
Charles, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding, and the
dancing ability and entertainment quality of Sammy
Davis Jr, Michael Jackson, and more, you get
Movin' Melivn Brown from Austin, Texas!
Chrissy Coughlin http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2527 Genre:
Rock, Folk, Acoustic Chrissy's seasoned voice
coupled with her warm personality are an
unstoppable combination. She calls to mind Sheryl
Crow and Natalie Merchant with tinges of Rickie
Lee Jones and Lucinda Williams. And 2008 has been
a good year for this New York City based
singer-songwriter. The winter was full of
excitement moving to and 'officially' becoming a
'New Yorker', the spring delight of releasing her
new CD, Look Ahead, and the summer and fall have
been chock full of performances to support her new
release.
Featured Artist Video:
"Other Planets" by Erik
Scott http://www.arielpublicity.net/clients/2525 Genre:
Rock, Soul, Instrumental Best known for his
work with Alice Cooper, Sonia Dada, and Flo &
Eddie, Erik has also recorded with dozens of other
artists, including Carl Palmer, Kim Carnes, Pops
and Mavis Staples, and Signal. In addition to
providing soulful low notes, he is a
composer/producer who has written and recorded for
movies and TV.
http://cyberprvideo.blip.tv/#1647496
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED RESOURCES: A BLOG, A
PODCAST, & A STATION
This week we wanted to feature and send a BIG
thank you to those social media makers who
participated in our Holiday Fundraiser and
featured our Holiday Fundraiser artist music.
Featured Blog: Artists
House Music Blog http://artistshousemusic.tumblr.com/ ArtistsHouseMusic.org
is the only Web site providing expert advice from
some of the most successful music entrepreneurs
and educators in the country. Songwriting basics,
how to book and promote gigs, the ins and outs of
copyrighting and contracts, how to audition
successfully, and how to become an effective music
educator are just a few of the myriad subjects
covered on the site.
Featured Podcast: Spud Show
Podcast http://www.spudshow.com/ Music
& Musings from Ireland. Female unsigned
podsafe musicians!
Featured Internet Radio
Station: WZAP Radio http://www.wzap.net/ WZAP
Radio is an Internet Radio Station that Broadcasts
over Blogtalkradio.com WZAP is heard by thousands
of people worldwide. WZAP plays a lot of
mainstream music but are now branching out to
newer artists. WZAP plays acoustic music like
Jason Mraz, to the Jonas Brothers.
New Media Pioneer: Andrea
Zuniga of Geek is Chic Podcast
http://www.geekischic.org
A podcast where technology is fashionable and
practical!
Q: How long have you been
broadcasting?
A: I am very excited to be fast approaching the
one year anniversary of my Podcast! The first
Episode of Geek Is Chic was released January 31,
2008. I recently just launched a new podcast
called Daily Quote Podcast. That one has been in
production for almost a month.
Q: In your opinion, what does a good song
need to consist of?
A: A good song for me captures your attention
with a good beat, but is forever engraved into you
with lyrics that connect and move you.
Q: What is your favorite band or favorite
genre of music and why?
A: Although it may sound cliche, I have an
incredibly eclectic tastes in music. My iPhone is
proof of just that. You can find reggaeton and hip
hop, jazz and soul, and really, everything in
between. I genuinely feel that there is both good
and bad every genre. The important thing is being
open minded enough to connect with an amazing
song. So I really don't like to say I have a
favorite genre. I love good music, wherever I can
find it!
Q: What changes in content laws,
broadcasting rights, etc. have effected you
most?
A: I think the fact that mainstream artists and
the record industry are so protective of the use
of their content has for me been a blessing in
disguise. I have fallen in love with Podsafe
artists. Thanks to fellow podcasters and Ariel
Publicity I have discovered some of my favorite
new music. The best part is that I can feel free
to share with my listeners.
Q: A recent study found blogs to be more
effective than MySpace in generating album sales,
do you feel podcasts have that power?
A: I wholeheartedly believe that Podcasts have
an incredible power in generating album sales. It
has been my personal experience that since I've
been signing off with music at the end of every
show, I ALWAYS get a couple dozen inquiries about
the artists I played. I think the reason why it
works is quite simple. Since the song
recommendation is coming from a trusted source,
listeners don't feel they're being pitched at.
That trust your audience has in you not only makes
them take the reccomendation to heart, but since
already have a a built in rapport, they feel
comfortable enough to ask you where to purchase
the music, or find out more about the bands or
artist.
ABOUT US
Ariel Hyatt founded Ariel Publicity & Cyber
PR 12 years ago and her firm has worked with over
1,000 musicians and bands of all genres. The Ariel
Publicity mission states that all artists deserve
to be heard and there is a place for artists of
every level to receive exposure. Ariel Hyatt has
managed to place tens of thousands of artists in
countless outlets from national magazines and TV
to the most grassroots online fanzines. Her
company is now 100% digital and helps artists
increase their online exposure. She is also the
co-founder of Bandletter.com, a company that
creates newsletters for musicians.
Ariel Publicity's SoundAdvice is a free
bi-monthly e-zine for musicians &
entrepreneurs who want marketing, promotion and PR
tips for navigating the new music business. Sign
Up here: http://www.arielpublicity.com
CONTACT & INFO
Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR 389 12th
Street Brooklyn, NY 11215
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