Dumb and Dumbest Episode #549: Catalog Ads


Matt is joined by Sun Voyager’s Stefan Mersch to discuss the Facebook Feature for catalogs and how it can be a gold mine to sell your music and merch. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #549 is all about Catalog Ads. The podcast 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 #548: Humility


Matt and Curtis get deep on why it matters to stay humble. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #548 is all about Humility. The podcast 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 #547: Lindsay Schoolcraft on Integral Marketing


Matt and Curtis are joined by returning guest Lindsay Schoolcraft to discuss her take on Integral Marketing! Dumb and Dumbest Episode #547 is all about Lindsay Schoolcraft on Integral Marketing. The podcast 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 #546: Why You Need To Know Your Musical History


Matt and Curtis get philosophical about why knowing your music history helps your career immensely. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #546 is all about Why You Need To Know Your Musical History. The podcast 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 #545: Even MORE Content Ideas


Matt and Curtis are feeling generous for the holidays and give away even more FREE content ideas for your socials. discuss not releasing your new music on a major holiday like Christmas. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #545 is streaming now: Even MORE Content Ideas. The podcast 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 #544: DON’T RELEASE ON CHRISTMAS


Matt and Curtis discuss not releasing your new music on a major holiday like Christmas. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #544 is streaming now: DON’T RELEASE ON CHRISTMAS. The podcast 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 #543: Why The Holidays Are the time To WORK!


Matt and Curtis discuss staying on your grind all through the holiday. Dumb and Dumbest Episode #543 is streaming now: Why The Holidays Are the time To WORK! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).

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The Incoming US Stimulus Bill Has Potentially Dire Implications for Streamers on Social Media


 

While everyone in music is excited about the US government’s stimulus bill with the long-needed extra COVID-19 assistance, there may be a major drawback for artists. Even though the guts of the Save our Stages act is in the new bill, another act the CASE Act, amending copyright laws. According to a report from the Hollywood Report, the law would make illegal streaming for commercial profit could become a felony. Now, this is already illegal, but largely only results in copyright strikes for cover songs or game music played on streams from Twitch, YouTube, Tik Tok, and other social networks. Sen. Thom Tillis released his proposal to increase the penalties for those who would dare stream unlicensed works over two weeks ago. In doing so, the North Carolina Republican flirted with danger. If passed, illegal streaming of works including movies and music tracks could carry a penalty of up to 10 years in jail.

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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #542: Patrick Davidson Of Metal 4 Africa!


Matt and Curtis chatted with Patrick Davidson of Metal 4 Africa to once again discuss the growing metal scene in that part of the world and the challenges they face. Join their sales seminar today by signing up here. Dumb and Dumbest Episode ##542: Patrick Davidson of Metal 4 Africa! The podcast 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 #541: More on Sales!


Matt and Curtis once again discuss advanced strategies for selling more music. Join their sales seminar this week by signing up here. Dumb and Dumbest Episode ##541: More on Sales! The podcast is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), and Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR).

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