Yes, I know Les Paul died, Willy DeVille too. Actually, I was going to write about Willy, but I couldn’t find his song "Spanish Jack" online.  And you need to hear Willy to get him.  And then see him.  He was pure New York.  And even though he never broke through, he’s got fans, I […]

From: Amanda PalmerSubject: dudeDate: August 15, 2009 5:57:25 PM MDTTo: bob@lefsetz.com if asked….how does twitter actually make you money? well it just saved me at least a couple grand in hotel and piano rental bills. imogen heap and i ended up DMing each other b/c of your post and she offered me & neil her […]

I think that there are some individuals that understand social networking sites and how to leverage them effectively, but most don’t.  Typically, the larger the company/corporation/label/band the more they -don’t- get it. The power in social networking sites doesn’t have anything to do with your own individual or your group’s/company’s presence on it.  You don’t […]

What is the GOAL of Internet marketing? It’s cool to have a Facebook presence, tweet ad infinitum and make YouTube clips if you’ve got a burning desire to do so, if you love new media and are thrilled to be in contact with your fans/tribe.  In other words, if it’s an end unto itself. But […]