In this month’s installation of “Behind The Curtain” we look at another important person in a band’s touring entourage: the Production Manager. Unlike the Tour Manager, who handles the broad strokes of moving a band and crew from town to town, the Production Manager’s world revolves around the 2,500 square feet that make up a […]
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Remember when music videos debuted back in 1984 on a new cable network called MTV? We remember – and we recently reflected upon the level of risk taken by the executives who conceived an entire television network dedicated to the visual presentation of something that is aural by nature. To see how that risk paid
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Sun up to sun down, Tour Managers are always looking one step ahead. When bringing a musical act to your convention, trade show or other corporate event, you’ll work closely with several members of the band’s management team, including the Tour Manager. As the title suggests, TMs are responsible for managing the tour, or the
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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels from Run DMC and Colt Ford Country rap, or “hick-hop” as it’s sometimes called, is rapidly capturing ground in the race for mainstream music popularity. And while unconventional, the mix of genres has proven to be a match made in musical heaven, both to devoted fans and sponsoring brands alike. The grand
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Navigating the Music Industry’s Many Managers After hiring a band through its booking agent, concert promoters will typically work next with the band’s management team. The first stop will likely be the band’s Personal Manager – the person responsible for guiding and managing nearly every aspect of an artist’s career. Personal managers work closely with
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[jplaylist animation=”no” loop=”yes”] In 2004, an executive at Procter & Gamble Professional (PGP) decided to shake things up at the nation’s largest restaurant-industry convention, by creating an emotional selling platform all his own. He envisioned a concert and networking event in which his sales team could invite a group of key customers and prospect customers,
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Backstage Fine Print: No Brown M&Ms! When hiring a band, the promoter (or “buyer”) pays a talent fee, and pays expenses related to travel and accommodations. But another part of the deal requiring money and manpower is the Rider. Riders address two elements of an engagement: technical details and hospitality requirements. Riders can appear excessive
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With an office in Charlotte, Cord Management is surrounded by some of NASCAR’s biggest names. That’s one reason the 250-unit restaurant chain Which Wich will be surrounded by 400,000 race fans later this month, when one of NASCAR’s biggest celebrations occurs for three days leading into the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “This is
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KRISPY KREME FANS: Stop by any Krispy Kreme store before May 19th and make a DOUGH-nation, used to send seriously-ill children to summer camp at Victory Junction. Tell them Kyle sent you! Click here or on the photo above to learn more!
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After raising more than $1 million for Victory Junction two years in a row, Scott Smith, eastern division vice president, Kangaroo Express said “it’s clear that Victory Junction has captured the hearts of Kangaroo Express guests and associates.” For more details, check out the official press release.
700 Kangaroo Express Stores Across Three States Report Success Read More »
When hiring a band for a corporate event, your biggest question will likely be “how much will it cost?” Here’s the bottom line: generally speaking, bands with eight or more hit songs are going to cost six figures. There are some national acts available for less than $100,000, so don’t stop reading if your budget
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When award-winning ad agency Wray Ward needed custom music for its VELUX Skylight on-line campaign Drama Heights, Cord Management delivered a talented team of songwriters, producers and performers to create the perfect piece. The result was enlightening – taking the brand to new heights with advertising that will resonate with consumers long after the campaign
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