DFEST presents Martin Atkins, author of "Tour: Smart" and another great Tour Tip for Dfest!
Check out more of Martin at http://www.tstouring.com
TULSA, OKLA. - Martin Atkins, author of "Tour: Smart", shares another gem with Dfest.com users. Atkins will be the Friday Keynote speaker at Dfest Music Conference on July 25, 2008. Be sure to get your all-event badge so you can attend and listen to one the most engaging speakers in the music industry, who really has something to say, at Dfest 2008.
Chapter 47
sponsorships and endorsements
"When you are making music, standing on stage and, traveling around the country, you have something that larger companies want - grooviness, vibe, and an in with the hardest demographic to crack - other kids like you." - Martin Atkins
Look for things that are going on, things that you can plug yourself into, and start learning how to work with other companies. It isn't just about getting some kind of sponsorship. It's about getting it and giving back; delivering everything that the sponsor wants when they want it in a non-threatening way; and sowing the seeds for the next time, so that you can get to another level of sponsorship. It might be just a small company that will pay you to place postcards at your merch booth or sign up people across the country, but what are you selling? Maybe it's just trustworthiness; the knowledge that if you say you are going to do this, then you will do it. There are more and more companies getting involved in sponsoring music: from liquor to all beverages, most of the beer companies, car companies, clothing companies, and shoe companies... You've just gotta open your eyes and find the opportunities. Any help is more help than none and an opportunity for you to show that you can hold up your end of a relationship.
Coming to Dfest and want to read more, purchase an All-Event Badge now to attend Dfest and buy the downloadable eBook for only $9.95. Go HERE to purchase all-event badges.
Festival Tickets are on sale now at www.okctickets.com and www.dfest.com. Advanced two-day festival wristbands good for both days cost $30 online, and standard (walk-up) two-day wristbands cost $40 at the gates. Conference Badges are valid for the conference as well as the festival. Advanced-Purchase Badges cost $100 online, and Standard-Walkup Badges cost $150 the day of the event. Standard service fees apply. For badge registrants who want extra value, a downloadable e-Book of Dfest's Keynote Speaker, Martin Atkins, titled "Tour: Smart" will be available for an additional $9.95 (a 29.95 value of the hardback version of the book)
