043: Jon Freeman-Music Publicist&Promoter - a podcast by TOM★LEU

Sound Matters show #043 features Tom's conversation with music publicist, Jon Freeman from Freeman Promotions. Jon gives us an inside look at the music business from a perspective few actually get to see. Jon shares some great stories and insights that shine a spotlight behind the scenes of what really goes on inside a music publicity and promotions company...

Inside the Interview:
02:48 – Jon's background & the beginnings of Freeman Promotions...
04:41 - The early acts at Freeman Promotions & working with GWAR...
06:11 – On the subtleties of what a PR company does, needs, & expects...
10:03 – On the evolving nature of online marketing & journalism...
12:01 – On Jon's music preferences...
13:04 – A "typical" day in the life of a music publicist...
14:31 – What's the hardest & most challenging part of music publicity & promotion?
15:30 – How does the internet factor into the success of breaking new bands?
16:15 – On the "generic" bands out there...
17:31 – How do you learn how to be music publicist?
18:26 – What do those just starting out in the music business misunderstand about it?
20:19 – Fun stories inside the world of a music publicist...
24:19 – Jon Freeman... the musician?
25:13 – Bucket list band Jon would like to work with?
26:20 – What advice would Jon give his younger self?
27:47 - On working with Freeman Promotions and Sound Matters Radio...

Connect with Jon Freeman & Freeman Promotions:
Website: www.freemanpromotions.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/freemanpromotions
Twitter: www.twitter.com/freemanpromo (@freemanpromo)
Instagram: www.instagram.com/freemanpromo (@freemanpromo)

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"Sound Matters Radio" Episode 043 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-043

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