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8 things I learned over 10 years in Australian hip hop

8 things I learned over 10 years in Australian hip hop

In 2011 Prime should have been the sweetheart of the Australian hip hop scene, but his career never reached its potential and now he's considered the one that got away. His LP Good Morning sparked…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 19, 2018
8 things I learned over 10 years in Australian hip hop

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8 things I learned over 10 years in Australian hip hop

In 2011 Prime should have been the sweetheart of the Australian hip hop scene, but his career never reached its potential and now he's considered the one that got away. His LP Good Morning sparked…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 19, 2018
Is long-form Facebook video dead?

Is long-form Facebook video dead?

Should artists and industry organisations abandon Facebook when it comes to video content? Experts say yes. US-based digital marketing resource company Social Media Examiner released an unscheduled…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2018
Is long-form Facebook video dead?

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Is long-form Facebook video dead?

Should artists and industry organisations abandon Facebook when it comes to video content? Experts say yes. US-based digital marketing resource company Social Media Examiner released an unscheduled…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 17, 2018
The role of music publicist in today's industry [Op-ED]

The role of music publicist in today's industry [Op-ED]

There are so many wonderful and exciting musicians creating art in Australia right now. For us, having the opportunity to work with some of them in championing their music is one we relish each day…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2018
The role of music publicist in today's industry [Op-ED]

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The role of music publicist in today's industry [Op-ED]

There are so many wonderful and exciting musicians creating art in Australia right now. For us, having the opportunity to work with some of them in championing their music is one we relish each day…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 12, 2018
Good luck trying to win an ARIA without triple j play

Good luck trying to win an ARIA without triple j play

DISCLAIMER: Just to be clear, this article isn't a dig at either triple j or ARIA. triple j is the ONLY national youth broadcaster in the country, and the below findings show that other platforms…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2018
Good luck trying to win an ARIA without triple j play

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Good luck trying to win an ARIA without triple j play

DISCLAIMER: Just to be clear, this article isn't a dig at either triple j or ARIA. triple j is the ONLY national youth broadcaster in the country, and the below findings show that other platforms…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2018
How to write a music press release

How to write a music press release

When it approaches the time of releasing your audio creations to the world, whether that’s in the form of a single or album, one of the best ways to generate interest with your preferred audience is…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2018
How to write a music press release

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How to write a music press release

When it approaches the time of releasing your audio creations to the world, whether that’s in the form of a single or album, one of the best ways to generate interest with your preferred audience is…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2018
I interviewed Zane Lowe for a podcast and didn't hit record

I interviewed Zane Lowe for a podcast and didn't hit record

Zane Lowe is on a whirl-wind tour of Australia. He's here to present at the ARIA Awards and broadcast his famous Beats 1 radio show live from Sydney. Among a handful of other very important…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 27, 2018
I interviewed Zane Lowe for a podcast and didn't hit record

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I interviewed Zane Lowe for a podcast and didn't hit record

Zane Lowe is on a whirl-wind tour of Australia. He's here to present at the ARIA Awards and broadcast his famous Beats 1 radio show live from Sydney. Among a handful of other very important…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 27, 2018
7 things you didn’t know about composing for film

7 things you didn’t know about composing for film

Prolific songwriter, film composer, and session musician Munro Melano knows a thing or two about composing for film. In the past year alone the Melbourne-based artist composed the synth and live…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 14, 2018
7 things you didn’t know about composing for film

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7 things you didn’t know about composing for film

Prolific songwriter, film composer, and session musician Munro Melano knows a thing or two about composing for film. In the past year alone the Melbourne-based artist composed the synth and live…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 14, 2018
Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 9, 2018
Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

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Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 9, 2018
Mailchimp is the new Facebook

Mailchimp is the new Facebook

This is not another 'Facebook is dead' article. Facebook isn't dead - it's just shifted from a traditional social media platform to a tremendously powerful digital marketing tool. It's changed - I…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 6, 2018
Mailchimp is the new Facebook

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Mailchimp is the new Facebook

This is not another 'Facebook is dead' article. Facebook isn't dead - it's just shifted from a traditional social media platform to a tremendously powerful digital marketing tool. It's changed - I…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 6, 2018
Disruptive technologies in today's music business

Disruptive technologies in today's music business

Disruptive technologies arrive and affect the music business almost daily. Evaluating, debating, and mapping out a strategy for how to deal with them is essential in the new and connected music…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2018
Disruptive technologies in today's music business

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Disruptive technologies in today's music business

Disruptive technologies arrive and affect the music business almost daily. Evaluating, debating, and mapping out a strategy for how to deal with them is essential in the new and connected music…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2018
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