Seriously, Is it worth it, to follow "Music Sups" on Twitter

[BIGG ROME]

I gave this a shot (2yrs)to follow music sups on twitter. But it seems that they only talk to people they know or each other. Some speak all day about their cat/dog. When you spark up a convo with them.

The majority don’t respond…

I remember one of those conferences suggested to follow them on twitter, but none of them are really conducting any type of business online. For fear of too many people coming at them with BS Music.

Anyone else tried this method with success..

[Desire_Inspires]

Bugging music supervisors on Twitter is no different than bugging them through any other form of communication. If they want to be bothered, they will. If music supervisors do not want to be bothered, they will ignore people.

I don’t bother with social media these days. There is a lot of chatter about nothing. Most successful deals are usually done in person between people that are ready to do business.

[The Dude]

Most successful deals are usually done in person between people that are ready to do business.

So you meet every library owner in person and agree with a gentleman’s handshake and a glass of scotch? You seem very matter-of-fact and uncompromising in your statements. You must be at the upper echelon of the library writing business.

Twitter is good as a directory, at the very least. Find names, research those names, then contact them in the appropriate manner.

[Desire_Inspires]

So you meet every library owner in person and agree with a gentleman’s handshake and a glass of scotch? You seem very matter-of-fact and uncompromising in your statements. You must be at the upper echelon of the library writing business.

Twitter is good as a directory, at the very least. Find names, research those names, then contact them in the appropriate manner.

I apologize. I am not here to be a jerk. I just do not see the value of social media to make connections with music supervisors.

Do whatever works for you. I am by no means an authority figure. Conduct your affairs in the best manner for you.

Good luck.

[wilx2]

LinkedIn is probably the best social media site to do that kind of contacting, IMO. Twitter is better for showing off placements, etc., not necessarily directed at specific people.

[The Dude]

Desire Inspires, sorry if I came off as harsh. I just hear a lot of the “social media doesn’t work, it’s a fad, etc…”. I just feel it’s a bit short-sighted, and sometimes it comes from people with a vested interest in traditional forms of communication (not saying that’s the case with you, Desire). I think social media can be utilized in unique ways, if you choose to think outside the box. But I’m always interested in what works for other people, though.

[MichaelL]

So you meet every library owner in person and agree with a gentleman’s handshake and a glass of scotch? You seem very matter-of-fact and uncompromising in your statements. You must be at the upper echelon of the library writing business.

As a matter of fact, most of the library deals that I have done, prior to the advent of online libraries, were kind of like that. And, there were lunches, dinners, birthday parties and funerals along the way. The library business can be a small world, in which the owners of the top libraries, especially PMA libraries, know each other. So, while you originally dismissed Desire Inspires statement, face to face networking is important.

That said, I’ve also made many friends in this business through social networking, including this forum. As with traditional networking, connections are made, and doors can be opened. That is why I caution people on how they present themselves. I often ask myself, as a professional, “is this someone that I’d be comfortable introducing to
this person or library?”

_Michael

[bigg rome]

Most supervisors are like I mentioned. The majority don’t respond.
But i have made to date close to $4,000 from social media contact.

See this is what i was talking about when I say “new rules”.
From the old “20th century” way of doing things.

THE DUDE IS SPOT ON.

I rally wish the last thread wasn’t erased. it was a really good conversation. Things do not change unless thier is conversation.
It’s too many people blocking “real” conversation.

NEW RULES PEOPLE WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THE OLD MINSET

[bigg rome]

Also, it was a “FREE”, in the business world they call that profit.lol

[Desire_Inspires]

I rally wish the last thread wasn’t erased. it was a really good conversation. Things do not change unless thier is conversation.
It’s too many people blocking “real” conversation.

NEW RULES PEOPLE WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THE OLD MINSET

Cool. Tell us the new rules. Put us up on game.

[bigg rome]

The new rules, to use the internet for what is worth . Information.

Most people don’t feel like staying up late research digging and digging to find nuggets. They want things handed to them. and like I mentioned before, the older generation are not internet savvy.

See I made placments from various contests, indie film postings, and social media call outs. Its about being on top of your game.

This site along is proof , people are not research.

1. How many people we have doing music licensing 1,000,000+
2. How many people know about this site alone (a small number)

What does that tell you that people are not informed, so they run to the old model for luck , which is outdated We are global now, but people are thinking in pre-internet world.

There are opportunities all the time on the internet.
But the wise ones will catch them, the others will continue to pay out money hoping on a dream, being turned down and getting more depressed.

Art’s site alone is the beginning stage of putting in due diligence and driving your own car.

[Desire_Inspires]

Good stuff, Bigg Rome. Good stuff.

[Art Munson]

@bigg rome. It’s important to try and keep the threads on topic. If you want to discuss the online world, promoting music, social media, the new world order, etc there is a forum for that specifically. Please create a topic there:

Online Promoting

Let’s try to keep it all in one place.

Thanks

[The Dude]

I had written a post, but it didn’t go through, maybe it was deemed argumentative. Not my intention.

The gist of it was this: MichaelL referenced the past when describing in-person meetings. How many of those in-person meetings have you had since the explosion of internet communication? I’ve met with only two people when doing deals, and they were both from music houses that mostly deal with writing to briefs for advertising. I was more responding to the concrete “this is the way it’s done” vibe that I got from the post I quoted. I don’t doubt that this happens, and of course physical networking is important. But it seems to me that most deals are inked via telephone or email these days, especially with the RF and non-exclusive libraries so popular here.

I apologize if I was insulting, everyone’s opinion is valid. Just stating my opinion. Good night and good luck.

[Art Munson]

@The Dude. I didn’t restrict any of your posts. Sometimes the darn Internet thingy just doesn’t work right! 🙂

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