8 Simple Steps to Formatting a Proper Press Release
Here at Cyber PR, musicians frequently call and ask me to write and blast a press release. The strongest reason to write a press release is for a particular event (like a show, a benefit, or a special occasion) OR for a very niche market (a “genre” of music is not a...
Best Practices for Spotify Playlist Submission
In the ever-changing landscape that is the music industry, Spotify playlist submission has become critical to artists, and it's easy to see why. When was the last time you were without a playlist, or pulling up your favorite song to show a friend? Spotify fame and the...
Understanding Spotify and Lyrics Sync With MusixMatch
Apple, Amazon music, Spotify, and many other streaming platforms have an amazing lyric sync partnership through MusixMatch. What Is a Lyric Sync, You May Ask? A lyric sync is a visual aid that shows fans the lyrics to a song as it is being played on your device. When...
The Musicians Guide to Pre-Release Strategies
You've wrapped up gathering all the essentials for your release: album artwork, mastered .wav files, and more. The excitement to share your music with the world is palpable. After investing so much time into your music you're eager for its debut. But hold on, not so...
Delegation for Musicians: A Guide for Getting Help and Support
This post is all about getting you the help you need to reach your goals, and it starts with learning how to delegate. That means handing off tasks that either don't utilize your best skills or that drive you absolutely nuts. Instead, you'll spend your time and energy...
Goal Setting For Musicians: Cyber PR Music Podcast EP 1
The most difficult thing for an artist or musician to do is stay motivated, and yet, motivation is the thing that propels your career forward. If you're going to get anywhere as a musician, it'll be through successful goal setting. That's why I am happy to announce......
Time Management Tactics Every Musician Must Know
The ongoing dialogue about the similarity between independent musicians and entrepreneurs is a well-worn one. Both are responsible for shaping their own careers, building their own teams, setting their own goals and working towards the milestones that will turn their...
Your Three Communities, Part 1: Your Super Fans
Every Artist Has Three Communities - they are separate from one another. The problem is most artists have only one strategy for marketing and promoting to three totally separate groups. The online space has helped to create a problem that many artists are unaware of -...
Your Three Communities Part 2: Your Engaged Fans
Every Artist Has Three Communities - they are separate from one another. The problem is most artists have only one strategy for marketing and promoting to three totally separate groups. This post focuses on how to energize and connect with your second community, which...
Your Three Communities Part 3: Your Ambient Fans
Every Artist Has Three Communities - they are separate from one another. The problem is that most artists have only one strategy for marketing and promoting to three separate groups - super fans, engaged fans, and ambient fans. This is part 3 and it focuses on your...