A Discussion on How to get Press
August 26, 2009 by Jim
Recorded Monday, May 4, 2009
A discussion of how the relationship between musician and press works. We will explore the best ways of approaching press – what to send and how to send it. The discussion also extends to how to set up a press kit, what should be in it and in what form it should be sent.
Moderator:
Martin Atkins, Musician, Author and Educator
Panelists:
Jim DeRogatis, Chicago Sun Times and Sound Opinions
Aaron Cohen, Associate Editor, Downbeat
Jenny Lizik, Metro publicist
Paul Natkin, Chicago Music Commission
*This episode of the Musicians at Work Forum contains explicit language that may be considered unsuitable for certain audiences.
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