Posted in Be Found, Branding, Mix CDs, Professionalism, promotion, Publicity, scene, SMS, social networking, Technology, Text Messaging, Websites, tagged create, dj, duplicator, e-mail, facebook, identity, marketing, mix, music, networking, Photos, Professionalism, promote, promoters, promotion, scene, SMS, social networking, support, Technology, website on February 8, 2012|
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To continue to obtain and maintain DJ gigs in today’s market is not an easy task. The scene is flooded with many talented DJs and standing out can be difficult. I’ve have come up with five simple best practices for DJs that will always keep you in the game: (more…)
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Posted in Branding, Mix CDs, Photos, Professionalism, promotion, Publicity, scene, social networking, venues, Video, tagged CDs, dj, facebook, fans, house music, identity, marketing, networking, Photos, Professionalism, promotion, scene, social networking, venues, Video on June 21, 2010|
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I just got back from playing in Atlanta where I witnessed true unity in Deep House. Even in the largest American cities, it can still be very difficult to throw successful Deep House events. There are simply not enough fans to go around for several events on any given night. We’re all getting older and not enough potential, young fans are finding us. Atlanta is a smaller city than Chicago, New York and L.A. and they don’t have as many large scale Deep House events. However, once a month Stan Zeff throws an event called “Tambor” featuring some of the best producers/djs around today and people just seem to come together to support this special night by collectively creating an enormous amount of anticipation. (more…)
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Posted in promotion, Publicity, scene, SMS, social networking, Text Messaging, tagged facebook, flyers, house, identity, marketing, promotion, scene on February 5, 2010|
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There are talented DJs across the globe and Chicago certainly has no shortage. However, in today’s market it takes a lot more than talent to stand out. I can’t tell you how many DJs have come up to me over the years saying; “When are you going to put me on.” My answer; “What are you going to bring to the event?” They then say “I’m gonna rock the party!” I respond; “and what else?” Then they often look puzzled and reply “What do you mean?” And that is the problem. (more…)
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Posted in Branding, Breaking Music, identity, promotion, Publicity, scene, venues, tagged Breaking Music, dj, house music, identity, marketing, music, promotion, venues on January 28, 2010|
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There was a time when the latest hits were heard in the club before anywhere else. The “music of the streets” was the music in the clubs. Today people are mostly guided more by radio and music videos but why is that? As DJs we have this rare opportunity to make a huge impact on our audiences but we often don’t take advantage of this anymore. Instead, we play it “safe” with known club bangers and classics. Why do DJs do this? What do they get out of it and what do they have to loose? (more…)
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Posted in Branding, Contacts, Mix CDs, promotion, scene, social networking, Websites, tagged CDs, Contacts, e-mail, facebook, logo, marketing, mix, promoters, promotion, scene, social, social networking, venues, website on September 2, 2009|
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For those who live smaller cities where House is not as prevalent and has little to no air play, it is very difficult to not only find DJ gigs, but to even get away with playing any House at all. So where a scene does not exist, one must be created. But to create a scene out of thin air is no easy task. Here are some steps to take in trying to build a House community. (more…)
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David Sabat
DJ Marketing 101 