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Post by ange444 on Jun 24, 2008 9:22:28 GMT -5
I'm struggling to understand how Duran Duran (Inc.) is structured so was wondering if anyone/many could shed some light for me?
* what is band management (ie Wendy) responsible for? * who manages the DD.com site (is this Katy?) Is this team employed by DD or * who manages DDM, who do they report to? Does their team also manage other fan websites?
Would also love to know the history behind the current set up.
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Post by Dani on Jun 24, 2008 10:47:40 GMT -5
You and me and about a thousand other fans
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Post by arcadiarose on Jun 24, 2008 11:48:21 GMT -5
Excellent question.
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Post by mystikwolf83 on Jun 24, 2008 12:17:06 GMT -5
How about someone writes a letter ... and we put all our names on it ... and ask whats the deal? LoL
~ "Wolf"
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Post by sarahb1863 on Jun 24, 2008 13:17:55 GMT -5
Found this on Wikipedia. The definition and role of a music/band manager: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_manager#Music_ManagersA music manager (or band manager) handles many career issues for bands and singers and, on occasion, even DJs. A music manager is hired by a musician or band to help with determining decisions related to career moves, bookings, promotions, business deals, recording contracts, etc. The role of music managers is extensive and may include similar duties to that of a press agent, promoter, booking agent, business manager (who are usually certified public accountants), tour managers, and sometimes even a personal assistant. Responsibilities of a business manager are often divided among many who manage various aspects of a musical career. With an unsigned act, music managers have to assume multiple roles: booking agent, graphic designer, publicist, promoter, and accountant.[3]. As an artist's career develops, responsibilities grow. A music manager becomes important to managing the many different pieces that make up a career in music. The manager can assist singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists in molding a career, finding music producers, and developing relationships with record companies, publishers, agents, and the music-loving public. The duties of an active music manager will focus on a developing a reputation for the musician(s) and building a fan base, which may include mastering and launching a demo CD, developing and releasing press kits, planning promotional activities, and booking shows. A music manager will gain access to a recording studio, photographers, and promotions. He or she will see that CD labels, posters, and promotional materials appropriately represent the band or artist, and that press kits are released in a timely manner to appropriate media. Launching a CD with complementary venues and dates is also a music manager’s responsibility.
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Post by nooks1 on Jun 24, 2008 13:35:31 GMT -5
You and me and about a thousand other fans As little as that!
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Post by Dani on Jun 24, 2008 14:09:40 GMT -5
I didn't want to say hundreds, I will give them more credit than that....hardehar!!!
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Post by zNightwitchmen on Jun 24, 2008 14:35:47 GMT -5
Good work Detective Pahntom........do you work for an evil crone called cindy?
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Post by nooks1 on Jun 24, 2008 14:48:32 GMT -5
I didn't want to say hundreds, I will give them more credit than that....hardehar!!! LOL!
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Post by donnabella on Jun 24, 2008 17:18:58 GMT -5
Katy does nothing with DDM. I asked her once.
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