More bands embrace web technology, reward fans, and entice new ones

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New Pennywise Album is Free for Two Weeks on MySpace
To get the album, all you need to do is visit Pennywise’s MySpace page and add Textango as a friend, which will then send you a message alerting you to the album’s release on the 25th and provide you with instructions on how to download it.

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

SOURCE: Mashable.com

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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Be a Hot Toic Model!!!

Great way to get publicity for an entertainment product or service!!!!

^_^

Model Info

Hot Topic uses a combination of professional agency models and non-professional models for product images on the Hottopic.com website.

Requirements

You must live in Southern California and have reliable transportation to the Hot Topic Headquarters in City of Industry, CA.

* You must be 16 and over, with a valid work permit.
* You must be available for weekday appointments (we do not schedule weekend appointments).

To apply visit HotTopic.com

Create a customized Screen Saver for your "fans"

Just specify the name, upload your favorite pictures or get photos from Flickr, and the screensaver with over 150 animation effects and transitions is ready! You will get a fully standalone distribution package that enables you to easily install and/or distribute your screensaver.

DO IT: http://www.instasaver.com/

Volunteers WANTED! 1st Annual Native-E Music Awards

Support fellow indie artists!

The 1st Annual Native-E Music Awards, a non-profit 501(c)(3) event, is currently seeking the aid of mainstream music professionals to volunteer a few hours of their time to be a judge for our first ever event of it's kind for our Native American and Canadian Aboriginal musical talent who create mainstream music like all of today's big name artist, aside from the more known traditional Native American and Aboriginal music more commonly thought of whenever the term Native American is referred to.

All judging will take place on-line through e-mail correspondence. Each judge will be sent 5 songs per category that they choose to participate in. They will then pick a winner and give a brief review on each and send their results to our accounting firm for final tally to revealed the night of the event.

The judging process will take place on July 16 - July 31, 2008. Categories will range from Rock to Rap and many in between.

We seek the help of well-qualified industry professionals to lend us their hand in support and in friendship to give our talent the professional review that our talent deserves and has been lacking.

If you, or anyone you might be associated with, have an involvement in the mainstream music industry on a prominent scale, either as a record company executive, A&R personnel, talent scout, artist, producer, engineer, songwriter, composer, music instructor, film/TV industry personnel, radio broadcast personnel, music critic, DJ, music publication or music resource, please consider offering us your assistance in order to help us realize our vision and make this event a tremendous success. If you have the qualifications we seek, please consider becoming a part of our family.

If you are interested please let us know as soon as you can. What we will need from you is an e-mail sent to: info@native-e-musicawards.com pledging your offer to participate, a brief bio detailing your qualifications as a judge, a 300dpi .jpeg photo of yourself, a list of credits (if applicable), and contact information and any links you would like to include on your page on our site.

If you are a radio station, magazine, photographer, or
journalist and would like a photo/media pass this event
e-mail us with your request via www.native-e-musicawards.com


We are also in need of sponsors and well-known artist/performers that are willing to attend and or perform at our event. Please inquire for more
information at:
sponsor@native-e-musicawards.com

If you would like to make a donation to our event, please contact us at: info@native-e-musicawards.com

Found this on MySpace: NJ PR firm looking for interns

JFK Communications, Inc. is seeking spring and summer interns. Please see the job description below. If interested please e-mail jgourdine(at)jfkhealth(dot)com with Intern in the subject line.

http://jfkhealth.com/

Paid Public Relations Internship

Princeton Healthcare PR Agency Internship

JFK Communications is a growing public relations firm specializing in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. We are seeking an energetic and self-starting college student or recent graduate with excellent writing skills and an interest in healthcare public relations.

JFK Communications is nimble and focused on delivering high-quality service and measurable results for our clients. The internship experience at

JFK Communications is different in that you’ll be able to contribute directly to client work – building your resume instead of honing your coffee-making skills.


Responsibilities include:

- Strategic media relations, including writing pitch scripts and letters, direct pitching to various media outlets

- PR Writing, including press materials, web content, client reports, strategic plans, etc.

- Research industry news and trends; support brainstorming and business development

- Developing and implementing strategic media relations plans, including traditional and alternative media


Required Experience

- Strong drive to work in healthcare public relations

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Team player attitude

- Ability to organize and prioritize work

- Pursuing college degree in communications, journalism or related field


Candidates must be available to work 10-12 hours a week during normal business hours.

Put your music in video games

WeGame.com give video gamers the opportunity to record and upload her/his best video game play for the world to view.

Here is a good way to get people into your music, get someone to record a video game sequence and use your music to enhance the viewing experience! Be sure to place a link at the end of play to where gamers can purchase the music!

Now go and prosper!

http://www.wegame.com/

Facebook allowing alternative profiles!

Bands, actors, filmmakers, agents, managers and more can create profiles to promote entertainment products and services. For info visit Facebook: Facebook.com

"Hip-Hop 2.0: Soulja Boy Is A Web 2.0 Wonder"

Now we’re not saying this is the best of hip-hop, but we’re definitely saying, well at least I am, it’s the best example I’ve seen of an artist utilizing the power of the Web to break his career.

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