"Word-of-Mouth Web Promotions Boost Record Sales"

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New York University’s Stern Business School’s Professor Vasant Dhar and Elaine Chang, a former student, have released the results of a study that proves online word-of-mouth can be used as a good predictor of a music albums sales numbers. They did not have any way to measure if the online chatter actually influenced more sales, but as a prediction of sales numbers, it turned out to be an excellent gauge.

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"Social Network Popularity"

A Look at Social Network Popularity Around the Globe

SOURCE: Mashable.com

With international expansion as a top priority for the likes of Facebook and MySpace, the entrenched, highly localized competition they will be going up against will be an interesting battle to watch.

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Fashion Indie looking for up and coming designers!

Fashion Indie, one of the top online resources for all things in the independent fashion market, is looking for original designs to see in the organizations New York City flagship store.

For more information e-mail Fashion Indie at: saynt@fashionindie.com

Or visit Fashion Indie Online:

http://fashionindie.com/

http://www.myspace.com/fashionindie

"Hip-Hop 2.0: Chuck D and DMC Launch Beyond.fm"

Another site for the independent artist crops up in a partnership between Chuck D and DMC of Run-DMC. Though I’ll probably write a more thorough post about the site at a later date, and perhaps even hook up with Chuck D for a podcast, I wanted to let you in on the news as it was offered in a press release (early).

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Morph-Clothing Looking for singers/musicians to sponsor

Morph is currently looking for a talented Artist/band to sponsor. The genre of your music should fall under these categories but not limited to: Industrial, Trip hop, Electronica, Electro, Experimental, Rock or D & B.

Please submit us your band bio and discography for consideration. A meeting will be booked via teleconference (or in person) with our PR department and come up with an agreement.

We have a few business partnerships pending with other media companies and promotional shoots are being booked so now is a good time to introduce yourself.

Please forward your info to: Jordana@morph-clothing.com

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Connect with College Fans on her/his turf

PalatnikFactor.com: Top 10 Sites Visited By College Students - Men vs. Women

Your Space on MySpace #3: Managing Links

Maximize the number of people that visit from your MySpace bulletins and group posts by making links live or clickable. People are lazy and do not like to cut and paste links so give them what they want!

To make a link live or clickable place it in the following HTML code:

<a href="http://www.your-text-here.com">text that will be clicked</a>

Critical Region Consulting collaborates with independent entertainment companies and artist in developing targeted action-based strategies that enhance media coverage and product visibility. To schedule an appointment in person or by phone submit an e-mail to bandwidth (at) ybfree.com.

Indie Entertainers Make the Perfect Media Pitch

Indie entertainers today are a lucky bunch! Thanks to the plethora of cheap technology a Press Kit can be put together for next to nothing and nicely mailed off to every ilk of media.

However too often indie entertainers think a slick Press Kit is all that is needed to get the attention of an inundated reporter. Unlike the major companies who have the power of brand to get into just about any publication, the indie entertainer MUST cater to the needs of the media. Remember they do not need you, unless your story will add to the quality of their publication. This in the publisher’s mind equals higher circulation and/or ad revenue.

Indie entertainers need to save the cost of mailing the kit and focus on the pitch letter. The pitch letter outlines why a publication SHOULD write about your product. A pitch letter introduces the product and why the publications readers would be interested. Then if the publication is interested a press kit and other subsequent materials can be submitted.

New York City Film Festival Tips for Filmmakers

By: Jennifer Walford

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Congratulations! Your film has been selected to be screened at several Film Festivals in New York City! Of course you being the bright entrepreneur want to be on the scene to gain the notoriety you surely deserve.

Getting to New York

If you decide to come by plane, travel with a group! Traveling with a certain number of passengers can get you a nice group rate discount, same with hotel lodging check with your airline and/or travel agents for details.

Lodging

Why not plan on spending a couple of weeks in New York? Check out craigslist New York: http://newyork.craigslist.org/ for some innovative and affordable ways to stay cheap in the city. Also do not rule out staying in the outer boroughs (The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island) for affordable accommodations.

The New York City Mass Transit Authority is one of the most organized transportations systems on the planet and can pretty much take you all over the city: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/. But be mindful where you choose to stay. New York City does have its not so nice areas and while crime has decreased it is still necessary to do your research.

Coming from Abroad

If you are planning on attending a film festival you may need a visa. Since September 11, 2001 United States Government has been very particular about visitors and visas. To avoid jeopardizing a future visit to the United States you should consult your local US Embassy http://usembassy.state.gov/ and visit these State Department websites: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html and http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/ for the proper documentation you need to enter the United States.

See you in New York City reel soon!

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Critical Region Consulting collaborates with independent entertainment companies and artist in developing targeted action-based strategies that enhance media coverage and product visibility. To schedule an appointment in person or by phone submit an e-mail to bandwidth (at) ybfree.com.