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A subject * of Re: mad-mission-digest V6 #___ gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Wednesday, January 15 2003 Volume 07 : Number 014 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: Fwd: The Buzz Factor (Music Industry Collapse?) interesting article [] MM: Patty at the Birchmere ["Aimee ..." ] MM: 1000 Kisses [Jim Murphy ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 06:00:18 +0000 From: "Amy Emerman" Subject: MM: Fwd: The Buzz Factor (Music Industry Collapse?) interesting article Interesting article on collapse of music industry...may be of interest to fans on these music lists I"m on...I think post September 11th in particular people are fed up with a lot of the "crap" the music industry has been feeding us for far too long...scroll down for hyperlink to interesting article AMY >From: Bob Baker >Reply-To: >To: amye6@hotmail.com >Subject: The Buzz Factor (Music Industry Collapse?) >Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:26:59 -0700 > >Bob Baker's "The Buzz Factor" > >Delivering music marketing tips, self-promotion ideas >and more since 1996 - http://TheBuzzFactor.com/ > >January 14, 2003 - Vol. 8, Issue 2 > >See the end of this message for details on how to get on >and off the Buzz Factor mailing list. > >Current number of subscribers: 8,010 >__________________________________________________ > >WELCOME! > >A little later in this issue, I'll tell you about a cool >new project I'm about to release. I've been keeping this >under wraps, for the most part, but I'm ready to let you >in on it now. But first ... > >I discovered a great article on MSNBC by Lorraine Ali and >Vanessa Juarez (written for NEWSWEEK) titled "Hit or >Miss." The subtitle really caught my attention: "Sugarcoated >pop is over. While a few cool new artists have emerged, >the troubled record industry needs to face the music." >The article offers lots of food for thought and, I believe, >optimism for new artists and non-mainstream music. > >I encourage you to read the entire article at >http://www.msnbc.com/news/857711.asp?0cv=CB20 > >If you don't have time right now, here are some highlights: > >- Britney is like last year's Razor scooter. Her peers, who >were also created by Svengalis, are doing no better: the >Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, O-Town and others of their ilk >may soon be playing the local mall -- or looking for jobs >there. This trend signals that bubblegum pop's sticky hold >is finally slipping. > >- The failure of these former cash cows spells disaster >for the record industry. CD sales slipped for the second >consecutive year, from 763 million in 2001 to 681 million >last year. The good news: The giant gaps left by >disappearing pop acts are windows of opportunity for >more authentic artists to break into the mainstream. > >- A&R executives are now like beachcombers with metal >detectors, scanning for the next Marshall Mathers. If >labels don't uncover more original acts -- and figure out >how to embrace the Internet -- the business as it's now >structured may collapse. > >- Norah Jones debut, "Come Away With Me," was a fringe >CD when it was released nearly a year ago. Now it's sold >almost three million copies and picked up five Grammy >nominations, including Best Album. > >- "When you try and manufacture art, you are headed for >short-term gains and nothing more," says Bruce Lundvall, >president of the jazz label Blue Note, who signed Jones. >"As Norah's album attests, there is still a tremendous >passion for quality." > >- But the industry -- a collection of labels now mostly >owned by five large conglomerates -- has been too busy >looking for fast cash to focus on quality. > >- Norah Jones may not release a mega-platinum debut >like Britney's, but it's more probable she'll sustain over >the long haul. She also appeals to the 35-plus demographic, >a sector that's been largely ignored by labels, even though >it represents half the record-buying public. > >- Analysts predict more bad news in 2003. But it's the kind >of shakedown we need. As the fabricated idols crumble and >corporate executives lose their grip, real music by real >artists may finally be able to reach fans. > >- "These companies are decaying and basically destroying >themselves," says Jeff Tweedy from the band Wilco. "Their >business models don't work anymore, and they're unwilling >to change them out of fear. That's fine with me. I think >there are more exciting times around the corner." > >The moral of the story: Don't let the economy or the sad >state of the music "industry" give you convenient reasons >to put your music goals on the back burner. Now is a great >time to work smart and hard to break through the dullness >and show fans that you have meaningful music to offer. > >People will still spend money on music and entertainment >and things that enrich their lives -- if they find >something that's worth getting excited about. > >So no more excuses. Now is the best time in recent history >to ignore the industry and promote your own music in your >own way. > >Have a great week! > >-Bob > >P.S. If you ever want to change the e-mail address at which >you receive the Buzz Factor e-zine, it's easy to do. Just >scroll to the end of this message, go to the Update Your >Profile link and enter the new e-mail. >__________________________________________________ > >The Big News ... > >Toward the end of February, I'll have a new title available >in paperback. It's called "Unleash the Artist Within: Four >Weeks to Transforming Your Creative Talents Into More >Recognition, More Profit and More Fun." > >Early response to the book has been encouraging. >Musician Marc Gunn, of the Brobdingnagian Bards, says, >"Unleash the Artist Within is an outstanding book! Sure >to get your creative juices flowing." > >Carla Hall, singer/songwriter and author of The Musicians >DIY Guide to the Music Biz, says, "Whether you want to >tap into your creativity or market yourself to a larger >audience, this book has something to offer. Don't wait >another day to get your dreams into gear!" > >If you're ready to get more out of your creativity, this >new book will help you overcome the obstacles that are >holding you back and show you how to attract more fans, >get more exposure and generate more sales. > >I won't take up space describing it further here. You can >find out more about "Unleash the Artist Within" and my >special prepublication offer at >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/unleash.html > >=========== Cool Music Stuff You Need =========== > >KILLER PRESS KITS >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/presskits.html >The 29 most important elements in creating music publicity >materials that get noticed > >GUERRILLA MUSIC MARKETING POWER COURSE >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/gpc.html >For the go-getter who wants it all -- more than 600 pages >of marketing ideas and self-promotion tips. Three powerful >resources, one awesome discount! > >SELL MORE CDs & MERCHANDISE! >http://www.cdstreet.com/signup/thebuzzfactor/ >Get serious about accepting credit cards online and at gigs. >It's fast, easy and reliable. The Buzz Factor uses this too! > >TAKE THIS MUSIC MARKETING QUIZ >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/quiz.html >Find out how savvy you really are about the Web. > >FREE REPRINT RIGHTS >Want to run some of Bob's music articles in your e-zine >or on your Web site? You can! For details, visit ... >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/articles.html > >Get Your Own Domain Name for Only $15 a Year >http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/url.html >__________________________________________________ > >SPREAD IT AROUND >Forward this issue to your friends and music associates. >Encourage them to subscribe. It's easy ... and it's free! >__________________________________________________ > >To STOP getting The Buzz Factor, click the "unsubscribe" >link at the end of this message. Or copy the entire link >into your browser. > >To START getting The Buzz Factor, send a blank e-mail to: >TheBuzzFactor-subscribe@topica.email-publisher.com >or visit http://www.TheBuzzFactor.com/ >__________________________________________________ > >The Buzz Factor is published by Bob Baker >PO Box 43058 - St. Louis, MO 63143 >Phone: (314) 758-7578 - E-mail: bob@thebuzzfactor.com >http://www.TheBuzzFactor.com/ >(c) 2003 by Bob Baker - All Rights Reserved >__________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:50:50 -0500 From: "Aimee ..." Subject: MM: Patty at the Birchmere Hey ya'll- I'm looking for *one* ticket to see Patty at the Birchmere in Alexandria. If anyone can help, please email me here or at awells dot gmu dot edu. thanks! - -A _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:18:24 -0500 From: Jim Murphy Subject: MM: 1000 Kisses Soundscan reports that Patty's 1000 Kisses scanned 107,985 units as of last Wednesday in the USA, plus almost 2000 units in Canada. Way to go Patty ATO records Marketing group has made their choices for Point persons for the January shows and sent out emails to those chosen Who are you? Peace Murph ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V7 #14 ********************************