MichaelBrandvoldMarketing

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

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333 Jacques van Gool Shares Some Amazing KISS Collectibles 13.05.2019 1:55:48

Episode 333, May 14, 2019. Jacques van Gool from BackstageAuctions.com join us again, this time to discuss his new rock and metal auction which features some very cool KISS collectibles. Jacques shared with us some of the cooler items. He started with the original KISS Unmasked painting, then the original sketches for the painting and the polaroid of Gene Simmons hiding his face that was used as r...

365 PledgeMusic to Enter Administration as Sale Falls Through 09.05.2019 32:35

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. We discuss the news that it appears PledgeMusic is entering Administration, the equivalent of bankruptcy. What does this mean? Our reactions? Is there an opportunity for someone to fill this space with a new service? Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www. Hypebot.com If you like the podcast I ask that you visit iTunes and please Rate & Revi...

332 Podcastmania - When Worlds Collide Three Sides of the Coin Vs. Dr. Fukk 06.05.2019 2:18:52

Episode 332, May 7, 2019. You never thought this would happen! We never thought it would happen! The crossover match you have been waiting to happen for years. The match you thought would never happen. The two heavyweights of podcasting in the ring together for the very first time. In one corner we have… The YouTube sensation. The Kisstards aggravation. Always stops and smells flowers. Too clean t...

364 Paste Magazine Acquires Noisetrade We Speak with Editor In Chief Josh Jackson 02.05.2019 32:51

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. This week we are joined Paste Magazine Editor In Chief Josh Jackson who discusses Paste's recent acquisition of Noisetrade. What are Paste's plans for Noisetrade? Will they integrate Noisetrade into Paste and Daytrotter? Visit http://www.noisetrade.com and http://www.pastemagazine.com Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www. Hypebot.com If yo...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio Show - 008 29.04.2019 2:09:59

Broadcast date: 1/13/19 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, yo...

331 Former KISS Lead Guitarist Bruce Kulick Discuss His Rockologists BK3 Red Vinyl Release 29.04.2019 1:11:16

Episode 331, April 30, 2019. We apologize for no video and the poor audio quality at times... Michael couldn't record at the last minute because his daughter was sick so Tommy took over recording duties and experienced a number of problems. Today we are joined by former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick who talks about his Rockologists BK3 red vinyl release. Vist https://www.therockologists.com/ Fo...

363 Don't Get Caught in the Set It and Forget It Trap 25.04.2019 30:18

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. Don't fall into the trap of setting something up and forgetting about it. So many artists forget to change bios, links, call to actions, photos after an album or tour cycle. We also discuss some tips we learned from speaking with YouTube... setting up your video name, description, keywords and a custom thumbnail. Did you know that even the file name matters?...

330 Eric Troyer, Working With Gene Simmons, John Lennon, Billy Joel, ELO Part II & The Orchestra 21.04.2019 1:58:27

Episode 330, April 23, 2019. This week we are joined by Eric Troyer. Eric has known Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley since the Wicked Lester days. In our discussion Eric recalls how they mentioned maybe forming a band with Eric BEFORE KISS was formed. Eric shares some INCREDIBLE stories about working with John Lennon, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Bev Bevan and ELO Part II and... Gene Simmons! How Gene Si...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 007 15.04.2019 2:09:58

Broadcast date: 1/6/19 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, you...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 005 15.04.2019 2:09:59

Broadcast date: 12/23/18 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, y...

329 Motley Crue Special - The Dirt, The Albums, The Tours, It's All Motley This Week 14.04.2019 1:32:40

Episode 329, April 16, 2019. We have wanted to do a Motley Crue show for a long time and with the recent release of The Dirt it felt like this was the perfect time. So, this week it is all Motley Crue! We talk about our loves and hates. Our thoughts on their albums. Tour memories. And of course our reviews of The Dirt. Forget the haters, we won! Listen to Three Sides of the Coin Radio at www. Thre...

362 It's Friday & You Just Dropped Your New Release, Now What Do You Do? 11.04.2019 10:17

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. You have a marketing plan leading up to your new release, but... do you have a plan on what you are going to do after it is released? Sadly many small labels significantly cut back their marketing efforts once the album is out. It is YOUR job to keep the album alive and active. It is YOUR job to keep the momentum moving. We discuss why you need to have a pla...

328 Paul Stanley, I Didn't Fire Peter Criss I Fired His Wife. 08.04.2019 2:12:47

Episode 328, April 9, 2019. This week Mark and Michael are joined by old friend Russell. Russell shares a number of stories from over the years as he has traveled the world seeing KISS live and hanging out with the band. Russell shares stories about encountering Peter Criss' wife Gigi... Paul Stanley's comment about firing Peter Criss... his trip to the KISS Farewell Tour in Australia with Michael...

361 Ari Herstand - Digital Distributors, Spotify Listeners and More! 04.04.2019 43:37

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. Ari Herstand returns this week and we discussed the following articles: 1. CD BABY, TUNECORE, DISTROKID, AWAL, DITTO...WHO IS THE BEST DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY FOR MUSIC https://aristake.com/post/cd-baby-tunecore-ditto-mondotunes-zimbalam-or 2. HOW THIS ARTIST GREW TO 500,000 MONTHLY SPOTIFY LISTENERS WITHOUT PLAYLISTS https://aristake.com/post/500000-sp...

327 Is KISS a Heavy Metal Band and KISS Fans Are Stupid. 31.03.2019 2:01:05

Episode 327, April 2, 2019. This week we tackle the topic of Band Vs. Brand with heavy metal scholar Bob Nalbandian. Bob is very vocal about his opinion of KISS and KISS fans. This was an amazing discussion on not just KISS, but heavy metal. Bob published the seminal heavy metal fanzine The Headbanger in 1982, a nationally distributed zine which featured the very first profiles of then-unsigned LA...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 004 28.03.2019 2:09:40

Broadcast date: 12/16/18 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, y...

360 Music, Money & Success in the Music Business with Jeff and Todd Brabec 28.03.2019 44:03

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business is the industry bible and the ultimate guide to making money in the music business. Music is a business of money, contracts, decisions and making the most of every opportunity. To succeed—to make money—to have a career—you have to know what you are doing in both music and business. This invaluable boo...

326 How Does the KISS End of the Road Ticket Sales Stack Up Against Previous Tours? 24.03.2019 2:02:14

Episode 326, March 26, 2019. Izzy is back with us this week! We get Mark's thoughts on finally seeing the KISS End of the Road tour. We also take a look at 12 shows that have had ticket sales reported and see how they stack up against the best selling KISS tours based on average ticket sales. Yep... average is back! Here is how you calculate average... The mean is the average of the numbers. It is...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 003 23.03.2019 2:09:59

Broadcast date: 12/9/18 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, yo...

325 WWE Superstar and Fozzy Lead Vocalist Chris Jericho Returns 17.03.2019 1:05:42

Episode 325, March 19, 2019. This week we are joined by WWE superstar and Fozzy frontman Chris Jericho. We discuss the new KISS End of the Road tour, lip syncing and all things KISS. Chris also shares a very funny story about Vinnie Vincent. Forget the haters, we won! Listen to Three Sides of the Coin Radio at www. ThreeSidesoftheCoinRadio.com Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 002 17.03.2019 1:56:34

Broadcast date: 12/2/18 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, yo...

359 Bob Nalbandian Discusses Band Vs Brand 14.03.2019 44:34

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. Bob Nalbandian joins us this week to discuss his new documentary Band Vs. Brand. BAND VS BRAND is a feature length documentary film focusing on the current state of the music business and on how “the brand” of a rock group, in many cases, has more power than the band members themselves. For more information http://cleopatra-entertainment.com/band-vs-brand/ V...

Three Sides of the Coin Radio - 001 13.03.2019 1:59:35

Broadcast date: 11/25/18 Every Sunday at 8pm PT Three Sides of the Coin brings you two hours of KISS radio! Three Sides of the Coin Radio partnered with the Monsters of Rock channel on the Dash Radio Network. We program the radio show, we pick the songs... no corporate overlord telling us what to play. We play the songs the fans really want to hear. Not only do you get a KISS podcast every week, y...

324 Tommy Reports Back from KISS End of the Road Shows in Milwaukee and Minneapolis 09.03.2019 1:37:39

Episode 323, March 5, 2019. Tommy Sommers is back from KISS End of the Road shows in Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, MN and shares his first hand report from both shows. The KISS End of the Road tour is everything promised... the show is bigger than anything KISS have ever done before. The band is firing on all cylinders, sounding great and looking great. A great time is being had by everyone on st...

358 Measuring Return on Investment & Defining Success 07.03.2019 34:57

Visit http://www. MichaelBrandvold.com. This week we discuss a question sent in by one of listeners, Ashworth Wiltshire. Ashworth asks, "Can you guys talk about another dirty subject, Return On Investment (as related to the budget)." We added in a discussion on defining success since that is related to ROI. Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www. Hypebot.com If you like the podcas...