Mi2N Serves PR Needs In Four Continents

Website: http://www.mi2n.com

Mi2N, the world's oldest and largest music industry newswire, continues to serve a growing international clientele of music artists and labels as exemplified by April's Mi2N PR campaigns originating from four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Mi2N Music PR service provides guaranteed press release placements through a network of newswires, eGroups, blog communities, boards and forums, as well as exposure to industry professional globally through its daily newsletters.

The following press releases are a sampling of international Mi2N PR campaigns that were received during the month of April 2010:

Ireland: New Label Bad Cake Records Releases Its 1st EP
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129563

Croatia: DALYX - The Album (OUT NOW!)
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129587

Canada: Canadian Country Artist Lucky Holloway Self-Releases New CD, Embraces Musical Roots
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128926

UK: The English Football World Cup Team At The African World Cup 2010 Gets A Kick From Behind By UK Artists
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128860

Hong Kong: The Underground Hong Kong Releases Third Compilation CD
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129070

The Netherlands: RootsReggae Gets New Impulse From Holland-Ganjaland
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=128960

Australia: 3rd Annual Australian Songwriters Conference: 11-14 June 2010
http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=129648

Commenting on the increased submissions, Michele Wilson-Morris, Marketing & Communications Director for Mi2N said, "We're very pleased to be serving a continuously expanding market. When we're able to bring more music news from around the world to Mi2N subscribers, it enhances the value of the service that we're able to offer to them. As a service oriented company whose focus is on customer satisfaction and being on the cutting edge of the industry, we're quite pleased with the increase of the press releases we're receiving and the places from which we're receiving them."

For more information on Mi2N PR Music Services, visit:
http://www.mi2n.com/services/ (PR Distribution)
http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3 (PR Copywriting)

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

CONTACT:
Michele Wilson-Morris
Managing Director
MusicDish
718.619.8554
michele@musicdish.net

Mi2N Launches Spring Promotion For PR Copywriting Services

Website: http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3

Michele Wilson-Morris, Marketing & Communications Director for Mi2N-PRESS, announced the beginning of Mi2N-PRESS's Spring Sale. During the months of April and May 2010, all Mi2N-Press packages have been discounted by $30. Mi2N is the most comprehensive online music newswire service serving the industry since 1998.

"We wanted to do something to show our appreciation to our clients. Discounting the Mi2N-PRESS packages is a great way to give back to everyone who utilizes our service for two reasons. While it's a way of thanking our clients who already utilize the service, it also makes it more affordable and therefore more accessible to potential customers. And, we have several packages to choose from that make it possible to meet everyone's needs and budget."

Mi2N-PRESS includes:
* A professionally written, approximately 400 word press release within 2 business days of your paid submission (all press release details also must be provided)
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N website and it's over 35 syndicated newswires
* 15% discount on select Mi2N premium PR distribution packages
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

"It doesn't matter how talented you are, the music business is first and foremost a business, and you have to treat it as such. Be creative with your music, but be professional on the business end. You should be putting just as much effort into your music and brand on the business side as you are on the creative end. People who are successful in the music industry know this. With Mi2N-PRESS and the other services that our company offers, you don't have to guess about whether you're putting your best foot forward. When we do the work for you, you'll know you are. Whether you're successful in the music business or not can be a toss of a coin, but your press releases don't have to be."

View Mi2N-PRESS discounted packages at http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3

For more information about Mi2N-PRESS or any of the other marketing and promotional services that we offer, please call 718.619.8554.

Mi2N Opens 2010 With Revamped Music Newswire Website

Website: http://www.mi2n.com/

Music Industry News Network (Mi2N), the largest online music industry newswire, opened the new decade with a new site design delivering more news, easier navigation and new categories. Launched in 1998, Mi2N is the most comprehensive online music industry newswire, having kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping nearly every facet of the industry.

Music Genre-Based Categories
Featuring between 700-800 news stories per month, the primary goal of the redesign was to provide users with access to more news while easing navigation. In addition to its original 10 categories - Business, Technology, Record Label, Radio, Video, Web, Career, Events, Music Release and Band - Mi2N has expanded its selection to now include major music genres: Country/Folk, Dance/Electronica, Jazz/Blues, Latin, Rock, World music, Urban

Global Reach
The new decade also opens on a much more globalized and interconnected music industry. Reflecting Mi2N's international reach and subscriber base, regional categories have also been added to the website, covering: Asia, Canada, Europe

More RSS Feeds
Mi2N has also made all the above categories accessible as RSS feeds, available at http://www.mi2n.com/rss/

Full-Service PR
In addition to its PR distribution, it now offers full-service PR under Mi2N-PRESS. MI2N-PRESS provides a complete PR solution for independent artists, labels and music companies, including professional press release copywriting and Mi2N PR distribution packages. Mi2N PR marketing packages can also be purchased as gift certificates.

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

Give The Gift Of Music Promotion This Season With Mi2N Music PR

Url: http://www.mi2n.com/gift.php3

As part of Mi2N's continuing efforts to make its services available to more artists/musicians, the company will begin offering the purchase of its Mi2N press release distribution services in the form of gift certificates for the upcoming holiday season. The decision to do so was quite logical, partially due to Mi2N's popularity as well as the current economic climate.

"People love giving gifts to their friends and family for the holidays, but during economically challenging times, they tend to choose gifts that are more practical than fun. By giving an Mi2N PR Gift Certificate, you can do both. We offer several PR distribution packages to choose from, so you can support your favorite artist and without breaking the bank," said Eric de Fontenay, Mi2N's Founder and CEO.

Ideal for artists and labels, as well as supporting promoters and agencies, the Mi2N Music PR service provides guaranteed press release placements through a network of newswires, eGroups, blog communities, boards and forums, as well as MP3 and video distribution. In addition to guaranteed PR placement, the packages provide exposure through the Mi2N website, and multiple other sources with target based distribution. Through Mi2N's penetration in the music industry as well as its diverse and substantial delivery network, your giftee's PR announcement will be seen by prospective fans, promoters, labels - everyone who's anyone in the music industry.

"You can be the best artist/musician in the world, but if you aren't able to get news out about your music, upcoming releases, or performances to music industry professionals, it really doesn't matter. Waiting to be discovered based on talent alone is like trying to find a needle in a haystack," de Fontenay continued. "There are lots of talented artists who know that visibility and exposure are critical to their success. It's what separates them from the rest. They have a better chance at being successful, not necessarily because they are more talented, but because they know that publicity is a need, not a luxury, and they make the investments accordingly to acquire as much exposure as possible. We're proud to play a role in making that happen."

If the person you love is a talented musician, then you probably know how hard they work on making their music the best it can be. This holiday season, you can help them to tell the world about it by giving them something they'll thank you for: a seasonal gift certificate for the Mi2N Music PR marketing service.

Mi2N gift certificates will be available for purchase beginning December 1st. Get yours at http://www.Mi2N.com/gift.php3

The Seven Essentials To Writing A Press Release

By Michele Wilson-Morris
(more articles from this author)
2009-11-29

Working in the music industry has its perks, privileges, and pains as anyone who works in it knows. No matter what your genre is, one thing remains the same for all artists: You need to bring attention to yourself, your music, and your events. And while there are several ways to do so, few are as effective (in terms of cost or exposure) as a well written press release.

Writing a press release may prove to be a challenge to those whose focus is solely on their musical ability and efforts, but it doesn't have to be. There's an art to writing a good press release just like there's an art to making good music. In fact, a well written press release is simply you on paper. There are many tricks to the trade, and I'm going to share some of several of them with you: The Seven Essentials of Press Release Writing.

Essential #1: "Who, What, When, Where, and Why?"
A good press release must clearly convey who is doing what and when, where it's happening, and why. Your target audience is much more likely to be responsive if you included answers to all of the above. When I write press releases for Mi2N-PRESS, I never leave room for "guesswork." Plain and simple: If people have to guess about any information that should be included in the press release, then you haven't done your work.

Essential #2: "Less Is More"
When you're writing a press release and answering the what, where, when and why, remember that less is more. Not less information, but fewer words. Short, detailed sentences are best. Think about it. If you're running from one performance to another, meeting with your agent, writing lyrics or music, talking with your promoter AND trying to squeeze 3 square meals, family, and far too few hours of sleep into your the day as most of us are, then you know that time is precious. Your press release should take into account the fact people are a lot less likely to read a press release that's much longer than one page. As President Thomas Jefferson said, "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do." And if neither of those reasons convinces you, just know this: media professionals (like most of us) are fundamentally lazy. They don't want to do any more research than they have to.

Essential #3: "The Early Bird Gets The Worm"
If you haven't grabbed your target audience's attention by the end of paragraph one, you've probably lost the opportunity to do so. People simply don't have time to wait for fluff. If they want more information than what you've given them in the first paragraph about that CD that you are releasing in January, 2010 in Europe (because you performed live on a famous radio show and were so well liked, the rest was history), then you've put out a good "hook" and now they've "taken the bait". Now you need to "real them in."

Essential #4: "Thou Shalt Not Lie"
One thing that writers and music professionals are able to do is to quickly spot a press release that has been, shall we say "highly exaggerated". It's just as important to be known for being credible than it is for making great music. Submitting a press release that contains false or misleading information is just as bad as lip syncing at your "live performance." If you don't believe me, just ask Milli Vanilli.

Essential #5: "Spice, Please"
Use audio and video links whenever possible. While press releases are most certainly a business document, that doesn't mean it has to be a boring document. Capture your reader's attention with a photograph or an audio URL. People like to be entertained. We like our food, cars, and homes to be aesthetically pleasing, and we like our press releases that way as well.

Essential #6: "Quotes: He Said, She Said...
One way to infuse life into your press release is to incorporate a quote. Find a good quote that is relevant to your press release and use it. Remember the favorable press you received by that infamous reviewer who has critiqued your CD or been to your concert and written about it favorably? Dig it out, and quote them. It's an endorsement of you and your music.

Essential #7: "In The Beginning..."
The title of your press release is especially important as it is the first thing one sees and the scale that will be used to measure their interest in actually reading your press release or moving on to the next one. A good title is as important as having an M.C. who can get the crowd fired up about you before you even hit the stage. It has to be both interesting and informative.

Obviously, a lot of work goes into writing a great press release. But it's definitely within your reach if you utilize the essentials outlined above. With online marketing being more important than ever before because of social networking sites, blogs, and countless other sources of music buzz, you have to put your best foot forward with your press release. It's your connection to your audience: conveying your brand, your music, and your story. It's also important to have it distributed to your target audience and as many appropriate sites as possible within the industry. Choose your distribution service carefully. Make sure that they have a reputation for being a trusted news source and a large enough dissemination to make it worth your investment.

Quite applicable to this topic, I'll leave you with this quote: "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Seneca (3 BC - 65 AD)

UM2N Provides Complete PR Solution For Urban Artists And Labels

Email: prsyndicate@mi2n.com
Url: http://um2n.mi2n.com/um2n_press.php3

Urban Music News Network (UM2N) has followed in the footsteps of its parent Mi2N by launching a complete PR solution for today's urban artists and labels. Serving the specific needs of the Hip Hop/Rap, R&B and Soul communities, Mi2N-PRESS URBAN provides independent artists, labels and music companies with a professional press release writing service combined with UM2N's PR URBAN distribution package.

Everyone knows that the music industry isn't just about music; it's about business as well. Now, more than ever, urban artists must be able to successfully express their unique brand and convey news about upcoming performances or music release to their target audiences. As the leading music news source and major online artist marketer, Mi2N has over a decade's experience working with people on both sides of the PR sector and knows what it takes to get results.

Mi2N-PRESS URBAN includes:
* A professionally written 400-450 word press release within 2 days of your paid submission (all details must be provided) including images, URLs, a sound link, and your complete contact information
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N and UM2N newswires and express submission to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* PR URBAN distribution campaign
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

"Online PR has proven to be one of the most effective and affordable ways for independent artists and labels to reach out to new fans and industry professionals," commented Eric de Fontenay, UM2N's Founder and Editor. "This is an especially important tool for artists in the hip hop and rap genres, as these are some of the fastest growing and most competitive sectors in the music market today. As the editor of UM2N, I've seen what a smart PR campaign can do to increase an artist's exposure"

What people are saying about Mi2N, UM2N, and Mi2N-PRESS:

"The Mi2N-PRESS URBAN service is great. The people that I worked with were very professional, yet down to earth. I am definitely going to use the service in the future and would recommend Mi2N-PRESS and UM2N to anyone in the music industry who needs exposure for a hip hop or rap artist." Eric Carwell, Llewrac Entertainment

"[Mi2N] is a trusted resource I use all the time to get information. I strongly recommend Mi2N Music PR" Robert Morrison, President, Chart Noise

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure into my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is one of the most cost effective solutions out there!" Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"[Mi2N PR] has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

"Mi2N is an essential service for PR." Chris Jones, 2SPR

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://um2n.mi2n.com/index.php3
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

Mi2N Launches PR Writing Service For Music Industry: Mi2n-PRESS

Url: http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3

With a dozen years at the forefront of music PR, Mi2N announced the launch of MI2N-PRESS. MI2N-PRESS provides a complete PR solution for independent artists, labels and music companies, including professional press release writing and the option to combine the service with selected Mi2N Music PR marketing packages.

Everyone knows that the music industry isn't just about music; it's about business as well. Now, more than ever, artists must be able to successfully express their unique brand and convey news about upcoming performances or the release of a new track or CD to their target audiences. As the leading music news source and major online artist marketer, Mi2N has over a decade's experience working with people on both sides of the PR sector and knows what it takes to get results.

"Online PR has proven to be one of the most effective and affordable ways for independent artists and labels to reach out to new fans and industry professionals," commented Eric de Fontenay, Mi2N's Founder and Editor.

Mi2N-PRESS includes:
* A professionally written 400-450 word press release within 2 days of your paid submission (all details must be provided) including images, URLs, a sound link, and your complete contact information
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N newswire and express submission to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* 15% discount on select Mi2N premium PR distribution packages
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

What people are saying about Mi2N:

"[Mi2N] is a trusted resource I use all the time to get information. I strongly recommend Mi2N Music PR" Robert Morrison, President, Chart Noise

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure into my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is one of the most cost effective solutions out there!" Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"[Mi2N PR] has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

"Mi2N is an essential service for PR." Chris Jones, 2SPR

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

MusicDish Announces Premium Music Video Service: MusicDishTV Plus

Url: http://tv.musicdish.net
Sound: http://www.dailymotion.com/MusicDishTV

MusicDish, LLC announced that a new premium video service for artists has been launched: MusicDishTV Plus.

MusicDishTV Plus is an upgraded stand-alone option to MusicDishTV, which delivers cutting edge music videos and recorded live performances on the leading video sharing platforms, such as YouTube and Dailymotion. MusicDishTV Plus distinguishes itself from MusicDishTV in that video submissions are guaranteed acceptance (provided the content is appropriate), and the process for releasing the video is expedited from what can be a 4-5 month waiting period (due to its popularity) to two weeks. MusicDishTV Plus also includes a professionally written video review.

Eric de Fontenay, Founder and CEO of MusicDish stated, "MusicDishTV Plus is our way of providing an alternative to talented artists who want more exposure for their music and videos quickly and effectively. As music videos are a very popular way to reach one's target audience, MusicDishTV Plus harnesses the power of the internet to efficiently maximize an artist's visibility."

The MusicDishTV Plus premium service also includes:
* postings to over 40 MusicDish LLC branded blogs & profiles
* distribution to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* features in both Mi2N and MusicDish e-Journal websites and newsletters
* targeted posting to over 75 online forums, eGroups and blogs
* increased SEO (search engine optimization) for their music brand

MusicDishTV currently has channels & profiles on the following websites:
* YouTube
* Dailymotion
* Blip.tv
* WildscreenTV
* Yahoo! Video
* myspacetv
* Facebook
* Megavideo
* Vox
* Vimeo
* Veoh
* Buzznet
* Current TV
* MusicDishTV's Blogspot
* Twitter

To submit your music video for MusicDishTV Plus, http://tv.musicdish.net

About MusicDish, LLC
Since 1997, MusicDish LLC has served as the bridge between the music industry and the artist. Through its extensive online presence, MusicDish provides artists with an edge over the ever-prevalent competition the music industry entails. MusicDish gives the artist the opportunity to take advantage of several different services: a creative approach to artist development and representation; online press release distribution & marketing; publications disclosing all the latest information involving the music industry; and even a indie music video channel.

MusicDish uses a personal and approachable staff, highly informative content delivery, and creative marketing strategies to give the artist the best way to approach & advance in the seemingly inaccessible - and ever changing - music industry.

CONTACT:
Jessica Wilson
MusicDishTV Program Director
(718) 278-0662
tv@musicdish.net

Mi2N And Music Xray Partner To Connect Musicians With Industry Professionals

Music Xray (aka Platinum Blue Music Intelligence) and Music Industry News Network (Mi2N) have collaborated to offer musicians a unique opportunity to have their music exposed to music industry professionals. With any Mi2N PR Music order, artists can submit a song of their choosing to any of the many industry opportunities offered on Music Xray and the service submission fee will be waived. By doing so, artists can capitalize on the opportunity for exposure to hundreds of industry professionals available through Music Xray, including major and indie labels, producers, career coaches, song critiques, and contests.

Ideal for artists, labels, and promoters, the Mi2N Music PR service provides guaranteed press release placements through a network of newswires, social media, blog communities, and forums. With packages ranging in price from $9.95 (PR Express) to $179.95 (PR Platinum Video), Mi2N offers a PR marketing solution to meet every budget and need. Clients will receive a promo code voucher for one free song submission to Music Xray's platform of top music industry professionals, labels, agencies and producers. Over 150 industry professionals and entities use Music Xray, including major labels and Grammy-winning producers, and thousands of artists have already joined the site.

Begin the process to uploading your song to Music Xray by purchasing an Mi2N Music PR package at http://www.mi2n.com/input.php3.
You can also download a PDF on Mi2N Music PR at http://www.mi2n.com/services/pdf/Mi2N_MusicPR.pdf

What People Are Saying About Mi2N Music PR:

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure of my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is the most cost effective solution out there!" Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"This system rocks! I'm going to recommend this to absolutely no-one as I don't want other people knowing my secret weapon. And you can use that as a quote from me, mate." Kevin Fetterplace, Mojo Working International

"Eric has an amazing press release distribution and publicity organization for the music industry. It has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://www.mi2n.com

About Music Xray
New York, NY based Platinum Blue Music Intelligence Inc. (Music Xray) is leading the way in song filtering for the music industry and in enabling artists to interact directly with professionals and companies that screen songs for exposure and licensing opportunities. The company has developed, acquired and licensed technologies that uniquely position it to provide valuable services and create more efficient systems for the music business.
http://www.musicxray.com

Email: prsyndicate@mi2n.com
Url: http://www.mi2n.com/input.php3
http://www.musicxray.com/x

Mi2N Offers August Discount Special On It's Music PR Service

Leading music industry news portal Mi2N is running a special promotion for its Music PR service. For the month of August, Mi2N is offering a 10% discount on all its PR packages, ranging from the discounted prices of $8.95 for PR Express to $161.95 for PR Platinum Video - meeting the needs of various marketing budgets in today's economic climate.

Mi2N Music PR service provides guaranteed press release placements through a network of newswires, eGroups, blog communities, boards and forums, as well as MP3 and video distribution. In addition to guaranteed PR placement, the packages provide exposure through the Mi2N website and daily newsletters sent to over 24,000 music professionals across the globe.

For more information on Mi2N's Music PR service and to start submitting your news right away, simply visit http://www.mi2n.com/input.php3
As always, Mi2N also offers free submission of music press releases to its website.