Dumb and Dumbest Episode #452: Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR and Time Management!


Matt Bacon and Curtis get deep with Vitor Carraca Teixieria on the Portuguese music scene, time management, and so much more! Dumb and Dumbest #452 is streaming now and it’s all about Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR, and Time Management!!! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #451: Your Most Powerful Way To Sell Records!


Matt Bacon and Curtis teach you the ways of the sales fist, grasshopper. And that way is to step up your email marketing game! Dumb and Dumbest #451 is streaming now and it’s all about Your Most Powerful Way To Sell Records! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #450: Paul Insinna. Music Attorney.


Matt Bacon welcomes in industry expert Paul Insinna; music attorney, artist manager, and now a record label owner with Poptrend Music. Dumb and Dumbest #450 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Paul Insinna. Music Attorney. Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge soon, all about Sales! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #449: Clement Denys of Fractal Universe on Surviving As A Creative in Covid!


Matt and Curtis chat with Clement Denys of Fractal Universe all about Twitch, how the band is using non-traditional marketing and revenue streams to carry them through the music industry crisis caused by the pandemic. Dumb and Dumbest #449 is streaming now and it’s all an interview Clement Denys of Fractal Universe on Surviving As A Creative in Covid! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge soon, all about Sales! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #448: Sales, Sales and More Sales!


Matt and Keefy discuss sales as we gear up for the next Music Marketing Challenge, which is doing to do a deep dive into this topic. Dumb and Dumbest #448 is streaming now and it’s all about Sales, Sales and More Sales! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below!
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #447: Mobile Friendly Matters!


Matt and Curtis get deep on why all of your media needs to work on mobile platforms above all else and how the entire world is going that way. Dumb and Dumbest #447 is streaming now and it’s all about Mobile Friendly Matters! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #446: Zoom Q and A #4


Matt, Curtis and Keefy held their 4th in a series of Zoom call where we invited people in bands and the community to join us and ask questions. Dumb and Dumbest #446 is streaming now and it’s all about our Zoom Q & A #4! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #445: Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies Returns!


Matt welcomes back in Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies for another in-depth chat. Dumb and Dumbest #445 is streaming now and it’s all about Dayal Patterson of Cult Never Dies Returns! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #444: An Intro To Sales


Matt and Curtis school you on how to rock at sales and stop leaving money on the table. Dumb and Dumbest #444 is streaming now and it’s all about An Intro To Sales! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).

Want to hop on a call with Matt, Curtis and Kefy tomorrow at 1PM EST/7PM CST? Should be an awesome q&a where we can dig into some of your most pressing questions about the music business and the future with covid. Would love to see you there!

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #441: Preparation


Matt and Curtis go deep about why preparation is the key to your success in your bands’ career and also your relationships in the industry. Dumb and Dumbest #441 is streaming now and it’s all about Preparation! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR). In addition to the podcast, Matt and Curtis also run The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. DM Matt, Keefy or Curtis at the links below for details

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