Song Writers To Get Paid for Video Views

Song Writers To Get Paid for Video Views

Song Writers

Record companies are negotiating royalty pay to song writers and publishers from video advertisements. I know you've watch a music video on YouTube or other video social networks and happen to click on the advertisements at the bottom.  A few days ago, Universal Music Group signed a deal with the National Music Publishers Group to pay royalties to songwriters and publishers.

It's reported that Universal, Sony Music and Abu Dhabi takes in about $150,000,000  a year in advertisement from video sites which up until now, songwriters didn't received a penny. This new agreement will help songwriters earn royalties from video advertisements, ringtones, dual discs, multi- session audio locked in products. Record companies are still negotiating terms which Universal Music Group is parcel to the agreement, Sony has not signed on as of yet. Hopefully songwriters will see a portion of the revenue they work so hard for in the future. Check out the story here:http://music3point0.blogspot.com/2012/06/songwriters-finally-to-be-paid-on.html

Make Money Taking Online Surveys

Introduction

Online Surveys

The Internet is exploding with opportunities for individuals to make income with online surveys. 

To qualify there are a few things you should know about market research.

Market Research Industry

The market research industry devotes over 38% of it's resources collecting online marketing research data. This means that there's plenty of online survey money for you to make!

Think about it, more people use the Internet to buy airline tickets, merchandise and pay their bills online. Not to mention, the popularity of digital devices such as IPads, IPhones and smart phones.

Businesses need your help in identifying trends to help better serve their customers, and if  your are a work at home individual, this can be your chance to make some serious online survey money.

For example, do a search in Google for "online survey money" over a hundred and sixty-five million hits turn up! Here's how to start making money by taking online surveys.

Things you'll need to Get Started!

To get started, you'll need a computer or laptop, a way to get online, an email address and a way to get collect payment. If your reading this blog post then you already have the tools to succeed! Most companies will ask for a pay pal account so it's probably a good idea to register for one if you don't have it already.

Search For Surveys

Online Survey Money

To make online survey money, you have to be active in searching for opportunities. Go to Bing or Google and do a search for "online survey", "online survey money", "online surveys" and "online paid surveys".

I'm sure you will come up with something that fits your needs. In fact, you'll probably have more chances to make online survey money with most of the ones you register with.  It's easy to sign up too and it shouldn't cost you a dime to sign up!

 Some surveys pay constantly around $2-$5. Not all sites pay cash, some give away prizes; others give points that you can cash in for merchandise and other fun stuff.

Survey Invitations

Online Survey

Once you've register with a few companies, expect an email once or twice a week (depending on your availability) asking you to help in completing surveys. 

Some companies will request you to read emails in which you will make money. Like I said, this industry is large and still growing, participants will have plenty of opportunities to make some serious online survey money!

Filling Out The Survey

After receiving the invite, go to the site and log in. You will begin asking questions about your demographics including age, gender, income, # people in the household, etc.

Answering these questions will help determine which surveys are appropriate for your situation. For instance if you were a dad w/ kids that didn't work, companies wouldn't waste time surveying you about international travel or stuff about moms. Anyhow, once qualified, you'll proceed to the actual survey and it should take 5-15 minutes to complete.

Conclusion

Online Survey money is easy to make! Surveys are easy to find, register and complete. They can range in time to complete, cash payout and type of surveys. Simply prepare your favorite beverage, have a pen and notebook just in case and get ready to make some money. If you are seeking to supplement your income, online surveys maybe the right industry for you!

Video Secrets for Building your Business

Video Secrets


In this video, Steve Garfield Author of the book Get Seen: Online Video Secrets to Building Your Business (New Rules Social Media Series) shares some ideals about creating compelling videos right from your I phone to produce videos and upload them to You Tube.

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• The reason why you should use video.
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• How to start making compelling videos right from your Smart Phone
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• Creating videos with a small budget
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• Using videos at a event
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• Taking your videos to the next level
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• Upgrading equipment
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• Getting more video views
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• Integrating videos in your social media strategy

Connect with Steve on Twitter @stevegarfield.  You can also check out Steve’s blog.

The Starbucks Experience

Starbucks decided to focus on its main cash crop; namely coffee. From the taste of the coffee down to the look of the cups, they were looking for something refreshing and consistent.  Starbucks has a well-rounded product line of rich-brewed coffees, Italian style espresso drinks and pastries. 

Starbucks refers to its employees as partners in which it invest heavily in the form of brand education, pay and stock options. Starbucks believes that the employee is the face of the business and depends on their quality of service to its customers over traditional advertising. 

Every store has the same product line, bathroom scenery and the smell of coffee fills the establishment. The music is always at a comfortable level and you can always count on the noisy bangs and clings from the workers making drinks.

The online portal is a consumer think tank for the company, but it also serves as a brand-building forum where customers write about Starbucks products.  Ideals

are shared, commented on and points are giving to the brightest ideal. 

Also, Starbucks donates a percentage of the sale of Ethos water brand to charity roughly 5%. Starbucks also works with farmers to help improve coffee quality and invest in loan programs for coffee-growing communities. Starbucks Shared Planet Network reuses and recycles materials to construct and renovate the stores. They also provides content for their digital network to connect. This helps to increases personal and community relevance. Customers can connect to the Starbucks Digital Network for free.

Russal Simmons Wants to Buy a Network

Entertainment Mogul Russal Simmons appears to be interested in purchasing a television network. He stated that,"When mainstream networks “say diversity,” he said, “they mean segregation. ‘Let’s do some more black TV.’ Instead, there’s all these cultures that should be more integrated properly.”  (Wall street Journal 2011)  This is what makes Russell a good business man, having the ability to see what others do not and to be honest, he is right on point!  

Brand Asset Management-Jay Z and 50 CENT

Jay Z and 50 Cent Reebok Commercial(2006)

Hip-hop has always been in the driver seat when it comes to the latest trends through lyrics, music and fashion. Combining talented artists with known brands equals more sells from targeted markets. Back then Jay Z and 50 CENT business associate Steve Stoute managed to secure shoe deals with Reebok that was normally reserved for athletes. In a sense, Steve Stoute acts as a brand asset management professional in managing the brands direction.  In a recent interview with Power 105's the Breakfast Club, Stoute discussed a few strategies that he used in advertising.

According to Steve, building on shared value between artists and brands will present a genuine picture with the consumer. Jay and 50-helped assist in shared value because they too like to rock sneakers with their gear. Bridging that gap helped Reebok understand that not everybody wanted to purchase shoes that made them run faster, but rather a shoe that could rock easily with outfits.  

What's interesting about Steve was that he placed Shawn Carter and G-unit shoe lines in music stores, that way fans could pre order them before they hit Foot Locker and other shoe chains. This brought the demand to an all time high for Reeboks in which 10,000 pairs were sold within a few hours being release.

The power of hip-hop has brought a whole new revenue stream to the forefront. Before, major record companies weren’t seeing any revenue from branding opportunities, now with 360 deals, labels are pushing hard for brand building, because they get a share of the proceeds and it gives them an incentive to work on the artist behalf. 

Independent artist can join in on these opportunities as well in your local communities. For example, let’s say that an artist is a skateboarder and has a local community following. What they can do is seek out sponsorships from skate shops, negotiate a deal that says they will wear sponsored clothing or shoot a video inside or round the store for funding.

Steve Stoute mention it should be a shared value, don’t seek sponsorships from a skate shop if you aren’t a skater, it won’t be authentic. Over all if you are an artist in this new and exciting digital music world there’s opportunity, you have to connect with products you genuinely love and enjoy. To see the full interview with Steve Stoute click here

Where to look for entertainment internships and jobs online

The entertainment industry is an exciting and vibrant place to work. To get that internship or job,you must be active in your search online. Although there are plenty of jobs in the industry, it is competitive environment, professionals are reminded to improve their skills regularly.

To make your search a little simpler, I have included several websites that cater to entertainment professionals l. My advice to you would be to post your resume on as many sites as possible, the chances of you getting a call back will be greater.

1. Backstagejobs.com

Backstagejobs.com specialize in behind the scene jobs and internships in live entertainment. You will find opportunities in production, stage management, theater, carpentry, and costumes, props, audiovisual, lighting, scenic design and technical. What's unique about this site is they have an area where you can look for last minute jobs and internships. I recommend starting here if you have an interest in working back stage.

2. Entertainmentcareers.net 

Entertainmentcareers.net is a website specifically for entertainment professionals looking for jobs and internships in the entertainment industry. Here you find opportunities from top companies such as: Warner Brothers, Universal, Disney, Newline cinema, Paramount Pictures, Sony and local entertainment jobs in your community.


3. Linkedin.com 

Linkedin.com is a business related social media site focused around professionals from every industry looking to find jobs, network and build contacts. Linkedin follow ship as of March of 2011, is around 116 million professionals. 


This is the new way of finding employment online. Employers can post jobs and seek potential candidates for hiring consideration. You have the option of connecting your Facebook page, Twitter account and personal blog or website on your linkedin profile. I highly recommend this site and if you have not signed up yet do so, it's free!