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the AMP— POSTED Issue 74

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PAUL SAUNDERS
March 15, 2025

Here's the list of posts in your New Music Lives™ Facebook .ComUnity this week.

• MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO LINKEDIN from Ariel Hyatt and CyberPR .com— Ariel's recommending a social site you may not have considered for your music career: LinkedIn. You probably already use it for your day job, freelance work, or other non-music activities. LinkedIn is a gold mine when it comes to networking, especially within industries.

• Real CONNECTION from TurnUpToEleven— Not the surface-level kind that gets you playlist features or press write-ups. Matt's talking about the kind that turns streams into ticket sales and followers into paying supporters.

• 'Opry 100: A Live Celebration,' A Star-Packed Homage To The Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial, Airs March 19 on NBC from Pollstar News— Grand Ole Opry member, television personality and country music star Blake Shelton will host NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” honoring the Grand Ole Opry.

• MY SONG OF THE WEEK “We Pay Our Dues” from Johnny J Blair: Singer at Large Music Page.— It’s time to join the stream for St. Patrick’s Day.

in partnership with Ariel Hyatt and Cyber PR Music

Ariel Hyatt is a seasoned digital marketer, author, and educator dedicated to empowering independent musicians. As the founder of Cyber PR, a New York-based artist development and marketing strategy firm, she has been instrumental in guiding artists through the evolving music industry landscape. Cyber PR specializes in crafting comprehensive marketing plans, executing effective publicity campaigns, and providing strategic guidance to musicians and music-related brands.

With over two decades of experience, Ariel has authored several influential books, including Music Success in 9 Weeks, Cyber PR for Musicians, and Crowdstart, offering valuable insights into social media, marketing, and crowdfunding for artists. Her commitment to education is evident through her speaking engagements across 12 countries, where she has shared her expertise with over 100,000 creative entrepreneurs.

Under Ariel's leadership, Cyber PR continues to innovate in the realms of digital PR, social media strategy, and artist development, providing musicians with the tools and knowledge necessary to build sustainable and impactful careers in the music industry.

Join over 20,000 musicians and industry pros— subscribe for solid advice, tips on navigating the music business and a host of free resources including a free Music Marketing Toolkit. Tap this link: CyberPR Music

... and here's the more...

• Free Online Workshop reveals 5 simple steps... to release new music successfully, make a profit, and explode your fanbase. from masterclass.modernmusician. Me— Can’t promise it’s worth your time, but… Just one idea can change your life… ❤️

• Here’s a Hidden Treasure on YouTube— A Beautiful Moment: Joni Mitchell, Mama Cass, Mary Travers Sing I Shall Be Released

• Are Singles Killing Real Music? from Rick Beato on YouTube— In this episode, Rick discusses the increasing importance of making albums in the age of infinite forgettable singles.  

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