Online Marketing & Social Media Workshop. What Rock Stars & Porn Stars Know About Online Promotion That You Don’t… But Need To! September 26, 2012

Presented by Shrouded Monkey Productions and the Oakland Music Complex and brought to you by Michael Brandvold, President of Michael Brandvold Marketing, and Christopher Buttner, President of PRThatRocks.com, these two marketing experts have designed online promotions, marketing and publicity programs for leading recording artists such as Kiss, U2, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Dream Theater, Orgy, Kid Rock, and Britney Spears, to iconic and AVN and XBiz Award-nominated adult entertainment companies such as Gamelink, Private, Vivid, Kink.com, Playboy, Good Vibrations, The Exotic Erotic Ball, and others.

Stay classy, Kids… this seminar is completely safe for work (okay, maybe NC-17-ish). It promises to be a lot of fun and will have you performing like a Porn Star and revered like a Rock Star by your peers in no time.

Space is limited to only 50 people, and this will sell out, so sign up now. Every attendee will receive a copy of Michael Brandvold’s “Music Marketing DIY Tips,” a copy of “KISS School of Marketing ebook” and PRThatRocks.com's DIY PR Tips. The seminar will be followed by a tour of the Oakland Music Complex for any interested bands seeking affordable rehearsal space.

What you’ll learn:
How do I demystify the ways and means to get abundant press coverage?
How do I write an effective press release fast?
How do I identify media outlets and opportunities?
How does one develop newsworthy hooks?
Where do I find, and how do I effectively communicate with, editors, journalists and reporters?
How do I overcome fear of pitching myself and deal with rejection?
How to write for best search engine returns.
How to use your website with social networks.
How to use Facebook and Twitter to promote your music.

What should you bring?
• Something to write on; paper, yourself or a willing friend (no body modifications allowed, please), iPad, etc.
• An open mind.
• A friendly attitude
• Lots of questions

Official Website: http://goo.gl/WTRV2