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Entries from February 2008

Gig Salad Spotlights!

February 19th, 2008 · No Comments

We’ve interviewed some of our beloved members whom we admire for their professionalism and attitude about their careers and about life in general. Would you like a turn in the spotlight? Let us know! Call or email us to check our interview schedule and availability. Interviews will be highlighted on our satellite sites.

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Is Live Nation the next Microsoft of the music industry?

February 16th, 2008 · No Comments

The company that claims to be “the world’s largest producer of live music” was created in 2005 as part of a solution for Clear Channel Entertainment to avoid anti-trust issues that were arising. However, from the looks of things could the spin off company (Live Nation) be headed down the same road?

Since the company’s [...]

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Want To Get Into the Talent Booking Biz?

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Probably one of the most asked questions in an interview with anyone in the industry has to be: “How did you get started?”  As a current undergrad at Missouri State University in the Entertainment Management degree program, I have often asked this question and received various replies.
However, I can’t tell you how many times, no [...]

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One of the Many Ways Gig Salad is Different: Commission-Free Talent Booking!

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a question we received from one of our beloved GigSalad.com members: Jill Marie who is a fantastic Marilyn Monroe Impersonator based in Van Nuys, California. (check out her profile here.) Her inquiry is below, followed by our response.
Hi friends!
I have queeeestion. : )
Well, I booked my first gig from you guys today. The [...]

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A career in entertainment: What it takes

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Attaining a successful career in the entertainment industry goes much deeper than a listing on a talent roster, or having a well-known agent or manager. Sure, if you are part of the right roster, or have people working around the clock on your behalf to scout out the best gig opportunities, then you may land [...]

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Looking for Talent at a Mall Near You

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

We have all read the advertisment in our local paper announcing that after a lifetime of participating in the daily grind we can finally, almost magically, “Get Discovered”, or heard the ad on our radios telling us that our 6 year old princess can become a Ford model.
Or maybe you just received the good news [...]

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How do I find a good, affordable, ethical web designer?

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Those three words are usually hard to find in the same room, especially when it relates to a contractor of any kind. But there’s hope for you if you need a new website. Even if your budget is less the price of a new car and you’d prefer someone who won’t take your cash and [...]

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