MusicDish Founder Eric de Fontenay To Speak At IBS Conference

MusicDish Founder and President Eric de Fontenay has been invited to speak on two panels at the 68th Annual IBS (Intercollegiate Broadcasting System) World Convention: 'Publicity, Marketing and Promotions' and 'Beyond Radio: Utilizing New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider'. Being held at NY's Hotel Pennsylvania, the conference gathers school & college radio stations/ webcasters/ podcasters from across the United States.

Publicity, Marketing and Promotions
Friday, March 6, 6:10 - 7:05 PM
The radio industry today is more dependent on creative and skilled promotions, publicity and marketing staff than ever before. In this session, panelists from both college radio stations and the professional workplace will help you plan to position your station for maximum success and listenership.

Beyond Radio: Utilizing New Technology to Become a Media Content Provider
Friday, March 6, 7:20 - 8:15 PM
This session will provide an overview of new innovations in the world of technology and telecommunications. A panel of experts in the field will discuss ways in which college radio stations and programmers can best utilize the range of technological options available to them to become more than just a radio station, but a media content provider.

About Eric de Fontenay
Eric de Fontenay has devoted his career to understanding and developing solutions for the emerging telecommunications and digital markets, having worked on a wide range of issues including the development of e-marketplaces, the impact of broadband and the state of digital distribution and rights management. A thoughtful and outspoken member of the new media revolution since the early nineties, Eric has been invited to speak at leading industry forums such as MIDEM, Canadian Music Week and Harvard Law School and has been published in numerous publications and books.

Starting off his career as a telecom consultant, Eric worked on some of the most pressing regulatory and policy issues confronting major stakeholders from Europe to Japan and New Zealand. He has been at the forefront of tackling issues facing the publishing industry, including author rights, digital content management, syndication and other business models.

Turning toward the evolving online music industry, in 1997 Eric established MusicDish (formerly Tag It) as a new media firm utilizing emerging technologies and models to produce, package and distribute original web-based content. Eric launched what has grown into some of the leading voices in the growing debates challenging and shaping the industry through trade e-publications MusicDish and Mi2N. Under his leadership, MusicDish expanded into artist development through saturated marketing and online branding, using innovative strategies such as syndicated and relationship marketing, online street teams and p2p viral distribution. Eric continues to be a frequent speaker at conferences worldwide and currently manages Toronto-based 'kaiso' band Kobo Town.
http://www.musicdish.net
http://www.mi2n.com
http://www.musicdish.com

Indie/Alternative Band a'tris Releases Automatic Doors MP3

'Automatic Doors' brings a fresh sound to the indie/alternative world and delivers a rock song that will be in your head for days. a'tris are really taking off, as evidenced by their recent winning of the Airplay Direct's 'All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock' artist contest. This song is a great example of what a'tris are all about. Needless to say, 'Automatic Doors' is highly recommended.

Download a'tris' "Automatic Doors" MP3

Automatic Doors by a'tris

Purchase a'tris' sophmore album Lensing on iTunes

About a'tris
Based out of Boston, MA, this foursome keeps it real and down to earth, using music as an uncontrived conduit for self-expression. "Every musician wants to feel like they're unique and doing something that's never been done before," say the members of a'tris. "But let's face it: you need to use an agreed-upon vocabulary to describe your music to others. As a musician, you have to come to terms with this as a necessity to discuss your music." Heavily influenced by the jazz, classical, and progressive rock genres, a'tris not only gives us music as a language, but also as a soundtrack to our lives. "Music and film are inherently intertwined," says Taylor. "I frequently look to film for inspiration and hope that my music has a bit of cinematic flair."
http://www.atrishq.com/

a'tris Wins AirPlay Direct's "All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock" Artist Contest 2008

Throughout the month of October, AirPlay Direct ran our FREE to enter "All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock" artist contest. The winner a'tris will receive the Grand Prize package which includes:

* A fee waiver for the contest winner to carry their CD in Best Buy and one performance at a Best Buy branded event (value - priceless)

* A recording studio package fro a master quality EP (5 songs) from Slot-1 Studios (a $5,000 value)

* A full album mastering package from Skyline Sound (a $3,000 value)

* A professional microphone package from SHURE microphones (a $1,500 value)

* A 12 week national publicity / marketing package from Pres Pak Public Relations (a $9,000 value)

* A 6 week national radio promotion campaign to approx. 350 college stations from Powderfinger Promotions (a $1,400 value)

* A promotions and development package from iMergeAndSee Artists Promotions and Development (a $3,280 value)

* 'The Banquet' media promotion package from HyperDIY Media (a $2,400 value)

* A 'Featured Artist' advertising and PR campaign from Mi2N (a $750 value)

* 8 vocal lessons and a copy of Jeannie's vocal enhancement materials 'The Contemporary Vocalist' Series from Jeannie Deva Studios (a $1,000 value)

* A 'Featured Artist' advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)

The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $28,000...!

Based out of Boston, MA, this foursome keeps it real and down to earth, using music as an uncontrived conduit for self-expression. "Every musician wants to feel like they're unique and doing something that's never been done before," say the members of a'tris. "But let's face it: you need to use an agreed-upon vocabulary to describe your music to others. As a musician, you have to come to terms with this as a necessity to discuss your music." Heavily influenced by the jazz, classical, and progressive rock genres, a'tris not only gives us music as a language, but also as a soundtrack to our lives. "Music and film are inherently intertwined," says Taylor. "I frequently look to film for inspiration and hope that my music has a bit of cinematic flair."

Listen to and download "broadcast-quality" tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/atris

All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock Artist Contest 2008

Throughout the month of October, AirPlay Direct will be running our FREE to enter "All Things Digital Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock" artist contest. The Grand Prize package will include:

A fee waiver for the contest winner to carry their CD in Best Buy and one performance at a Best Buy branded event (value - priceless)

A recording studio package for a master quality EP (5 songs) from Slot-1 Studios (a $5,000 value)

A full album mastering package from Skyline Sound (a $3,000 value)

A professional microphone package from SHURE microphones (a $1,500 value)

A 12 week national publicity / marketing package from Pres Pak Public Relations (a $9,000 value)

A 6 week national radio promotion campaign to approx. 350 college stations from Powderfinger Promotions(a $1,400 value)

A promotions and development package from iMergeAndSee Artists Promotions and Development package(a $3,280 value)

'The Banquet' media promotion package from HyperDIY Media (a $2,400 value)

'A 'Featured Artist' advertising and PR campaign from Mi2N (a $750 value)

'8 vocal lessons and a copy of Jeannie's vocal enhancement materials 'The Contemporary Vocalist' Series from Jeannie Deva Studios (a $1,000 value)

'A 'Featured Artist' advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)

'The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $28,000...!

'This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple. The only three requirements to enter are that you must be an AirPlay Direct artist / label member (free to join), your music must fall into the Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock genre and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK to office@airplaydirect.com prior to the official entry deadline of October 25th. Whether you are an indie artist or a well established record label with a roster, pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks per artist. Please make sure to note that you are submitting for the Alt. Rock / College / Indie Rock artist contest. Deadline for submissions is October 25th. The winner will be announced and "Featured" in the November Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.

'A little about AirPlay Direct: http://www.AirPlayDirect.com

'AirPlay Direct is a new revolutionary, efficient and very cost effective way (FREE) to securely deliver your "broadcast-quality" music and electronic press kits to radio programmers and music industry professionals around the world.

'AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital file transfer system that was developed to streamline radio / artist promotion activities for today's music industry. AirPlay Direct's FREE digital services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail.

'AirPlay Direct... go straight to the source!