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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:17:08 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/"><rss:title>MTT Open</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-18T05:17:08Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/sounds-digital-seeks-digital-music-innovators.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-eagles-spring-2010-tour.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/experimenting-with-new-business-models.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-question-of-the-decade.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/case-study-first-steps-in-a-music-start-up-venture.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/put-a-ring-on-her-finger-the-social-web-music-marketing-are.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/how-do-you-like-your-music-served-subscription-ad-supported.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/digital-branding-with-music-and-mobile-apps.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/rock-the-biz-the-movie-chapter-3-selfrelease.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/2-reasons-to-take-a-gig.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/sounds-digital-seeks-digital-music-innovators.html"><rss:title>‘Sounds Digital’ Seeks Digital Music Innovators</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/sounds-digital-seeks-digital-music-innovators.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Kim Childs</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-17T17:12:11Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Innovation Media Music Industry Music Industry Sounds Digital The Music Void X Media Lab conference digital music music business</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[London, UK. March 17, 2010 &ndash; Sounds Digital, the digital music event, is calling out for innovators in the UK and international digital music space to apply to join the Sounds Digital Lab, which offers mentoring, proposition development and international networking with some of the biggest names in music, technology and business.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-eagles-spring-2010-tour.html"><rss:title>The Eagles Spring 2010 tour</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-eagles-spring-2010-tour.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Sara John</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-15T11:35:33Z</dc:date><dc:subject>music music marketing</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[A few days ago CC Entertainment presented a rock concert paying a tribute to one of the greatest rock bands ever created, The Eagles. The Laycock St Theatre was filled to capacity. Among the guest singers who performed classical pieces like Hotel California, Desperado, Heartache Tonight, New Kid in Town, Tequila Sunrise and Take It To The Limit, were Kevin Bennett of The Flood, Simon Meli of Ooh la la, Steve Balbi of Noiseworks, Robyn Loau, Spencer Jones, Louise Anton and Kristal Collins, and Jenny Morris. Joseph Calderazzo directed the band and clearly enjoyed himself. He shared that all performers love the music of The Eagles and that made the concert so special.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/experimenting-with-new-business-models.html"><rss:title>Experimenting with new business models</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/experimenting-with-new-business-models.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jimmy Richards</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-13T15:32:07Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve spent the last few months desperately trying to figure out new ways to make money through releasing my music online. As part of an experiment, I am trying out a new business model based on the Street Performer Protocol.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-question-of-the-decade.html"><rss:title>The Question of the Decade</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/the-question-of-the-decade.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Kevin English</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-12T02:26:25Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the last few days I&#8217;ve been going back and forth in the comments section of my favorite music industry blog, Hypebot with a gentleman by the name of Jason who owns the little known label called Viper Bite Records. The post we were so passionately discussing was primarily about metrics but also rasied the question of whether or not the full length album was still a relvant business model. The conversation struck a nerve among readers and became so intense that I&#8217;ve decided to expand on these topics in a post of my own.  Here is an except from the original blog written by<a href="http://alexjmann.com/" target="_blank"> Alex Mann</a> of Trendrr called, &#8220;With Mixtapes &amp; Social Media, Is The Album So Far Gone?&#8221;.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/case-study-first-steps-in-a-music-start-up-venture.html"><rss:title>Case Study - First Steps in a Music Start-Up Venture</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/case-study-first-steps-in-a-music-start-up-venture.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Kyle Simmons</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-11T21:15:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Becoming a musician is like starting your own small business; getting off the ground is often the most challenging stage. This first post is a case study on my current situation. I&#8217;m gathering information to help guide big, practical decisions that start-up musicians (like myself) will have to make at some point in their career.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/put-a-ring-on-her-finger-the-social-web-music-marketing-are.html"><rss:title>Put a Ring on her Finger- The Social Web &amp; Music Marketing are Married</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/put-a-ring-on-her-finger-the-social-web-music-marketing-are.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Guenter Bergmann</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-11T00:09:37Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Artist Development Digital Music Marketing Future Of Music Music Industry Music Industry Technology Web 2.0 independent music marketing music music business music marketing social media for musicians</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The world is moving at a faster pace than ever, and technology is the cattle driver of the modern world taking us all to magnificent new lands.  Innovation is changing the way we live our lives on what seems like a daily basis.  The landscape for which/where/how we do business is in constant motion.  The challenge is no longer ‘how do we get there’ its ‘teach me how to drive.’  I am a heavy enthusiast for the marriage between tech and business.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/how-do-you-like-your-music-served-subscription-ad-supported.html"><rss:title>How do you like your music served? Subscription, Ad-Supported, Pirated or Downloaded Legally...</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/how-do-you-like-your-music-served-subscription-ad-supported.html</rss:link><dc:creator>scott fetters</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-10T23:38:11Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Distribution Web 2.0 digital music distribution download piracy</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[I believe this year marks the advent of real change for the better within the music industry. It&rsquo;s not just because the year 2010 is the start of a new decade, or that in 5 years <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_Part_II">Back to the future II</a> thought we would all have flying cars and hover boards- which I certainly wish we had because it would be awesome. It&rsquo;s that the time has come to let innovation drive the industry towards change. An industry, which typically was governed with few genuine options, will soon have a full-service customizable menu. You can stream all you want, or you can go a-la-carte.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/digital-branding-with-music-and-mobile-apps.html"><rss:title>Digital Branding With Music and Mobile Apps</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/digital-branding-with-music-and-mobile-apps.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Dexter Bryant Jr.</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-06T22:58:37Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Dexter Bryant Jr Distribution Future Of Music apps branding digital iPhone mobile music marketing music marketing</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Music-based mobile apps are one of the most powerful tools in a musician&#8217;s digital marketing arsenal. Apps are a hot commodity with customers, especially the gen-Y market. Beyond that apps provide an avenue for deeper engagement with your audience. But in order to maximize your potential for connecting with audiences, your app must be user-friendly and addictive.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/rock-the-biz-the-movie-chapter-3-selfrelease.html"><rss:title>Rock The Biz -The Movie: Chapter 3 "Selfrelease"</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/rock-the-biz-the-movie-chapter-3-selfrelease.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Marc Weissenberger</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-06T13:47:49Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Digital Music Marketing Future Of Music Independent Music Information Music Business Plan Music Industry Music Industry Crisis Web 2.0 band strategy music business music marketing music promotion selfrelease social media for musicians</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the chapter &#8220;selfrelease&#8221; european bands, labels and player in the music biz talk about the most important tools, go&#8217;s and no go&#8217;s if you want to release your music on your own.
]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/2-reasons-to-take-a-gig.html"><rss:title>2 Reasons to Take a Gig</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/2-reasons-to-take-a-gig.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Ben Coe</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-05T21:56:35Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are two main reasons to take any gig.</p>
<p>1.&nbsp;<strong> Exposure</strong> - By definition exposure means &#8220;the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience.&#8221;&nbsp; No matter what <a href="http://theartistfarm.com/ideas/?p=84">development stage</a> your artist business is in, it will always be important to take gigs for exposure to grow awareness of your artist (or &#8220;brand&#8221;) in untouched markets. Exposing your band to the right audiences can be worth more than upfront money sometimes.</p>
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