How To Build Your Crowdfunding Team

TL;DR Quick Summary Running a successful crowdfunding campaign requires a dedicated team rather than going it alone, as teams raise significantly more funds than solo campaigners. A complete team… Read More READ MORE

5 Music Crowdfunding Myths – Busted!

You’re excited about your next project, am I right? And to celebrate, maybe you’re thinking about crowdfunding to raise money. Or, perhaps you’ve run campaigns before with less-than-ideal results, and… Read More READ MORE

5 Fabulous Fundraising Platforms For Musicians

You have a range of choices when it comes to crowdfunding your next project and building a strong, supportive community of fans. Yes there are the traditional crowdfunding platforms and… Read More READ MORE

How To Get PR for Your Crowdfunding Campaign

TL;DR Quick Summary To run a successful PR strategy for a niche crowdfunding campaign, focus on targeted online outlets like blogs and podcasts rather than traditional media. Start by… Read More READ MORE

The Cyber PR Music Podcast EP 9: Women In Music 2020 and Beyond with President Nicole Barsalona

Women in Music is the industry’s leading non-profit working toward gender equity. Founded in 1985, WIM is now fueled by 100+ volunteers working daily to serve thousands worldwide,… Read More READ MORE

Crowdfund Campaign: Using It On Your Next Album

Ariel Hyatt was a special guest on Kristine Mirelle’s program Music Hustler. Read More READ MORE

Crowdfunding Platforms For Musicians

TL;DR Quick Summary Ariel Hyatt, music industry expert, explains why crowdfunding for musicians matters and walks through the main platforms, including Kickstarter, Patreon, Bandzoogle, Seed and Spark and Indiegogo,… Read More READ MORE

The Cyber PR Music Podcast: Full Time Music is Possible with Manafest

Chris Greenwood, whose artist name is Manafest has long been an artist I deeply admire. Back in 2010, he was a Cyber PR client and I helped him publicize his… Read More READ MORE

Pledge Music Files For Bankruptcy

TL;DR Quick Summary Pledge Music has filed for bankruptcy, shutting down the primary creator-focused crowdfunding platform and leaving artists with active campaigns at risk of losing their raised funds… Read More READ MORE

When to Hire A Music Publicist & Crowdfunding Tips for Musicians [Video]

My dear friends Ross and Marcio of Bridge the Atlantic had me as a guest their vodcast / podcast. We talked about effective crowdfunding for musicians, the weird… Read More READ MORE