Cyber PR Music Podcast

In this episode Karen and Ariel discuss: Twitch and the audience in depth What tools you need to stream on Twitch How to produce a stream on Twitch Levels of Twitch users and their differences How to make money on Twitch before you qualify for monetization If you're interested in Karen's book, Twitch for Musicians you can purchase it here . If you'd like to sign up for her online course , click he...

In this episode Emily and I discuss: Her new book, How To Build A Sustainable Music Career And Collect All Revenue Streams Emily's background at Collective Entertainment and her non-profit #iVoted Emily's time with The Dresden Dolls and what she learned from her work tour managing them The importance of building and nurturing your email list Answers to her most asked question at Clive Davis: how d...

In this episode Kristin and I discuss: Tips to optimize your profiles on other platforms including your artist website utilizing Bandsintown Why Bandsintown can be your new and improved mailing list How Bandsintown gives smaller artists a leg up How to not exhaust your mailing list with the use of Bandsintowns' new VIP geo-tracking feature What is working for other artists on Bandsintown What the...

In this episode Nicole and Ariel discuss: WIM'S history - it was founded in 1985 and up until 5 years ago was only based in New York City. It is now a global organization with over seven thousand members How to join, the benefits you will receive as a WIM member (the best $75 you will spend each year for your music career) and how to take advantage of their active Google group and the new private...

In this episode, Manafest and Ariel discuss: Manafest shares his system for releasing singles and how he's shifted to the singles market  How he uses print on demand to release singles and tshirts at the same time for extra bang (and extra money)  How he has launched and succeeded at SIX crowdfunding campaigns ! Get your Music Marketing & Promotions ebook for free - https://smartmusicbusiness.com/...

First, we talk about at the realities of being an introvert (like Derek) and discuss how to still make friends and influence people in the business whether you're at a gig, a party or an official music conference.   Next, Derek breaks down one of my favorite articles that he's ever written, where he discusses the happiest artists he knows and what they do to remain creative and active in their mus...

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Six: On Being A Woman in Music with Bree Noble   In This Episode Bree Noble and Ariel Hyatt discuss   Navigating the business as both artists and music industry professionals How a woman's journey in the music business differs from a mans Getting support from peers with peer mentoring is just as worthy as finding a high powered mentor Why marketing yourself may f...

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Five: Spotify or Die with Mike Warner   In this episode Mike and I discuss:     The Spotify Basics most artists skip How to submit your music to Spotify's playlist curators How to stand out amongst the 40,000 tracks (yep you read that right!) that go up every day on Spotify Why curating your own playlists is a great marketing strategy How to avoid shady playlisti...

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Four: Lessons from Marie Kondo   What Marie Kondo Can Teach You about Your Music Career…   I recently completed the KonMari Method™ and it was as she promised, life-changing. In this episode, I share the lessons Marie can teach us all in the music industry.   It starts with clearing out space so that your creativity juices have a place to flow, and while you are...

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Three: The Importance of Mindset with Suz Paulinski May is mental health month and in this episode, I have a great conversation with Suz Paulinski AKA The Rock/Star Advocate, who is my go-to colleague for mental health related advice. Suz holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and has a background working at major labels. She blends all of her experience to provide...

The Cyber PR Music Podcast Episode Two: The Rise of The Indie with Tony van Veen Independent artists and their voices are now being included and invited to the table in a recognized way. Tony & Ariel talk how to be excellent at marketing, how not to be an a-hole, and how to monetize your music. Plus what the future of CD Baby and DIY Media Group will be.   Join the Cyber PR Music Newsletter and ge...

Welcome to Episode one of the Cyber PR Music Podcast. Over the past 23 years since I started Cyber PR, I realize that having a "hyphenated career" is essential for all of us as artists and industry peeps to learn a lot of things. The Cyber PR Music Podcast Will be a Combination of 2 Things: Presenting my articles, parts of my books and observations in short form (approx 15 minutes each episode). I...