Tiggsherby Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Any thoughts to promoting the new album via an infommercial? I see those Kidz Bopz albums at the top of the charts and I think that's the only way they are marketed. And who would have ever heard of Boxcar Willy if it wasn't for a commercial. It's a medium that gives you a shot at big sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mac Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 They also cost a minimum of $100.000.00 to produce, and that's doesn't even count paying for TV time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericphan Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Maybe we could all chip in and then split the profits!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 "They also cost a minimum of $100.000.00 to produce, and that's doesn't even count paying for TV time."Which makes one wonder.....while I know he sold tons and tons of records/tapes/CDs/etc., owned a theater in Branson, and a couple of motels, how did Boxcar Willie come up with the dough to market his stuff this way in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Way to go Boxcar Willie.....How does Ron Popeil keep doing it ?(Sidebar...he's is an uncle I believe of Ashley Tisdale Of Disney fame)My fav is the spray-on hair in a can.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Anyone recall ZAMFIR, Master of the Pan Flute?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mac Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 My favorite was the spray on hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I still say work your way onto 3 1/2 minutes of a late night talk show while the release is still fresh and newsworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Krider Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Seattle Steve said: I still say work your way onto 3 1/2 minutes of a late night talk show while the release is still fresh and newsworthy I agree with you, Steve. A few minutes on a New York-based talk show like Letterman or Conan would reach millions of people --- plus, New York is in driving distance of New Jersey, so Bruce Springtseen could introduce the guys... Scenario: Bubba: "Mr. Carmen wants youse to introduce Raspberries on television..." Bruce: "But, but, I wrote the liner notes..." Bubba: "Bruce, youse still have ta pay off your debt to the Godfathers of Power Pop. Get in da car..." Eric: (singing a little number in the car as Bruce sits in the car beside him) "...so bring the group down to the station, you're gonna be an overnight sensation..." A few hours later in New York: Conan: "I've got this band on the show tonight, but Bruce Springtseen is really eager to introduce them, so..." Don Krider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thought maybe the Springsteen - Max Weinberg - Conan connection may kick in. Guest spot way more valuable then infospecial, and for a perishable time period.. newsworthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericphan Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Just saw in the paper that Bruce and the E-Street Band will be playing in Philly in October...no opening act was noted, but wouldn't it be nice if our boys could open the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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