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Natalie Cheng

Texas

Aspiring music marketer, Cellist

Interests: music, cello, marketing, social media, swimming

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MusicThinkTank Community Manager Natalie Cheng Bids Farewell

Natalie Cheng, the dedicated longtime Community Manager of our sister publication MusicThinkTank has graduated and is moving on. I can't thank her enough for all that she's done for MTT and Hypebot. As she hits the pavement in search of a job, readers who run companies would be well served... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2013 at hypebot

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Copy and Waste: Personalizing Artist Outreach for your Business Should Not be Optional!

We’ve all received emails from people/companies that are blasting out to artists hoping for a reply or from artists trying to get their music played, etc. These generic emails usually get deleted or ignored. On Music Think Tank, Sari Delmar gives an example on the importance of honest personalization specifically... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2013 at hypebot

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Progressivism: 4 Easy Ways Artists Can Stay Relevant

It can be hard to keep up with the times. People tend to like to stay in their comfort zones, but there are ways to help you change. On Music Think Tank, Dillon Roulet has posted four methods on how musicians can stay relevant. Are you doing these things? Do... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Your Fans Won't Come to Your Shows...

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Diana Hereld: Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries David Dusty: Seeking Success for Your Songs in the World of Music Licensing Jeremy Gocke: Your Fans Won't Come to Your Shows... Corey Denis: Blogging Sucks Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2013 at hypebot

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Why Your Fans Won't Come to Your Shows...

75% or more of your fan base won’t make it to a show on your next tour. There are various factors that can keep your fans from attending your next show. So what can you do about it? On Music Think Tank, Jeremy Gocke has posted ideas to engage the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2013 at hypebot

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Creativity in Constraint: Exploiting the Boundaries

On July 11, 2013, Stanford University’s Center for the Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences held its 2nd annual Behavior Science Summit that examined the state of behavioral science and its role in technology, the arts, business, and society as seen through the lens of creativity and innovation. One speaker, Daniel... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Josh Kruk: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan Chris Rucks: The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes To Make When Clearing Music For Licensing Sari Delmar: All or Nothing: How to Ensure Release Campaigns Live Up to Their True Potential Simon Tam: 5... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: 7 Ways to Double Your Fan Base & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Marcus Taylor: 7 Ways to Double the Size of Your Fan Base Simon Tam: The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise Daniel McCarthy: Five Essential Tips for a Successful Kickstarter Campaign David Roberts: 5 Marketing Ideas for Your Band for Under $50 Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2013 at hypebot

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Five Essential Tips for a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Looking to fund a Kickstarter campaign? In order to reach your goal, you need to come up with a strategy and deadline. You’ll need to rally your fans to support you. Check out 5 essential tips to make your Kickstarter campaign a success from Daniel McCarthy posted on Music Think... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2013 at hypebot

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The Ultimate Guide to Band Merchandise

Since many musicians rely on merchandise sales now as part of their income streams, it’s important that they know what to order and how to sell their products. Want to sell more merchandise and learn how much you should sell it for? On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam has a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2013 at hypebot

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Give Your Fans Warm Fuzzies

As artists know, fans are what fuel their careers. Without fans, artists would just be playing music in their rooms. Since fans are so important, artists must engage with them. Need some ideas? On Music Think Tank, Corie Kellman of Cyber PR has posted a list of five things that... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2013 at hypebot

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Streaming: What Netflix Can Teach The Music Industry

People have different opinions about streaming music - some like it or love it, others hate it, and some just don’t care. Streaming has definitely changed the way music is distributed and eventually consumed by music fans. Changes in consumption have been driven by consumer preferences and new technology. Millennials... Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2013 at hypebot

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Twitter #Music Is a Dud… But Twitter is Still Critical To Your Marketing

Twitter Music has been available to the public for two months, but so far it’s been a dud. However, at CyberPR, Jon Ostrow writes on Music Think Tank about why Twitter is still critical for marketing your music. What do you think of Twitter Music? How do you use Twitter... Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 6 Bad Habits & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Simon Tam: 6 Bad Habits Most Musicians are Guilty Of David Roberts: Make Better Marketing Plans with a SWOT Analysis Andy Lykens: Do Non-Exclusive Agreements Earn More From Music Placements? James Moore: 11 Reasons Why Your Music Self-Promotion Isn't Working Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2013 at hypebot

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11 Reasons Why Your Music Self-Promotion Isn't Working

So you’ve been promoting your music and haven’t seen any results...Are you wondering why your efforts aren’t working? You might be only concentrating on social media when you should be promoting in various ways or just spamming people. Check out more reasons why your music self-promotion may not be working... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2013 at hypebot

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Do Non-Exclusive Agreements Earn More From Music Placements?

Do you understand what a non-exclusive agreement is and what it means when you sign one? It’s important to understand the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive contracts and how the contracts could potentially affect your copyright value and revenue. On Music Think Tank, Andy Lykens explains more about these agreements... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2013 at hypebot

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6 Bad Habits Most Musicians Are Guilty Of

In anything you do, work can be overwhelming and it’s easy to develop bad habits. For musicians, there are some habits that will hurt their careers. On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam covers some bad habits that musicians have. Have you found yourself guilty of any of these habits? “I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Talent VS. Taste & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Matthew Jones: Talent VS. Taste. The Ugly Truth. Chasson Gracie: The Influence of Community on The Pluralist Generation and Its Music Consumption Broni: An attempt to get Australian Artists off the Twitter Fence. How Twitter has worked for me. Sari Delmar: Easy Ways... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at hypebot

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Easy Ways to Rock Your Personal Social Media When You’re Totally Swamped

Are you getting overloaded with keeping up on social media? You can do a few things to manage your accounts even when your schedule is busy. On Music Think Tank, Sari Delmar has posted tips on how to manage your social media even when you’ve got tons of things to... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2013 at hypebot

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How to Get a Job in the Music Industry - Keith Hatschek All You Need To Know About The Music Business - Donald S. Passman The Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: 1 Important Music Business Skill & Much More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Ariel Hyatt: 4 ‘Normal’ Challenges to Building a Strong Online Brand Shaun Letang: 1 Important Music Business Skill You REALLY Need To Learn Dillon Roulet: Religiously Recorded: Why The Studio Is Still Relevant Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2013 at hypebot

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Religiously Recorded: Why The Studio Is Still Relevant

With various musicians moving to home recording, Dillon Roulet makes a case for why music studios are still relevant. Even though recording in a studio can be more expensive than home recording, there are many benefits from a studio. See what Dillon’s thoughts are on studios in his post on... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at hypebot

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6 Key Tactics For Organic Success On Youtube From Hip-Hop Artist Rob Scott

YouTube can be a powerful tool that musicians use for promotion and exposure if it’s used well. However, for independent artists, it can be hard to garner a following and views. So how do it gain a following without having to buy views or fans? On Music Think Tank, Benjy... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at hypebot

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MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: How the Digital Music Revolution is re-shaping Album Artwork & More

Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud David Roberts:Local Networking for Musicians Tommy Darker: The Rise of the Musicpreneur (Part 2/3) Mark Roberts: How the Digital Music Revolution is re-shaping Album Artwork David Philips: Red Bull DIDN'T steal my music. More important lessons for indie artists. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at hypebot

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Red Bull DIDN'T Steal My Music. More Important Lessons For Indie Artists.

Last week, David Philips wrote a post about how Red Bull stole his music to use in a YouTube video. However, this week he follows up on his last post about how Red Bull actually didn’t steal his music. Want to find out what happened? Read on for David’s post... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at hypebot

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