Entertainment: Using streaming media to benefit the music industry

Using streaming media to benefit the music industry

Written by Adi Gaskell

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Adi is the founder of www.WebVideo4U.co.uk, a leading provider of Flash based streaming video solutions.

5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Radio Play for Your “Independent” Music!

Written by Ty Cohen

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#4 - Network. Find out if someone you know (or someone they know) has connections to repparttar music stations. Remember six degrees of separation - you’re only six people away from knowing anyone on repparttar 109998 planet and yes that includes station managers, concert promoters and record execs. The trick is it takes a great deal of work and time, but if you’re serious, it’s well worth it.

#5 - Go local, state, national. Don’t think you’re going to skip your local and state stations and be repparttar 109999 next Matchbox Twenty. It doesn’t work that way. Start small and then get big.

Making contacts and getting names can be tough, that’s why you should start with a tested and proven music industry resource like The Industry Yellow Pages - Music Industry Contact Directory at http://www.TheIndustryYellowPages.com

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This article was written by Ty Cohen, the music industry's most recognizable voice! Ty is the C.E.O of Platinum Millennium Publishing, Platinum Millennium Records as well as owner of www.MusicContracts101.com and www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com.

To find out more about Ty Cohen, his services, products and how he may be able to help you succeed in the music industry go to http://www.MusicIndustrySuccess.com.

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