Why You Need More Merch (And How You Can Afford It)

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The value of music diminishes further with each passing year, but merchandising lasts forever. Let’s look at why merch matters more than ever. The value of recorded music is at an all-time low. Anyone making livable wages from music alone… Continue Reading

The Importance of Merch Sales in Music Today [VIDEO]

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In this episode of Music Biz 101, host James Shotwell details the increasing importance of merchandising in artists’ careers. He also offers advice for creating merch your fans will want to buy, complete with examples from artists with immensely dedicated followers. Continue Reading

Get Your Ship(ping) together: 5 tips to improve your online store

For the better part of the last half decade I have been running a small record label out of my one bedroom apartment with the help of a few good friends. We haven’t made it big, and to be honest… Continue Reading