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01/04/2019 EdArtsSouth

Will social media chaos benefit arts communities in 2019?

Arts Business, Commentary & Reviews, Social Media, Specialty Websites

At present social media like Facebook and Twitter are experiencing chaos. This was predictable. When you have massive numbers of humans from around the globe interacting, you have a landscape akin to the ‘Wild West’ of yore. Toss in bots, insert human screeners who make decisions to block people like a famous pastor (his page was restored), and media who snark among themselves like tweens on a middle school playground, chaos is no surprise. What’s next in 2019 when it comes to arts communities?

10/11/201810/12/2018 EdArtsSouth

Via Twitter, a brutally honest and laugh-worthy bipartisan political ad

Actors, Comedy, Commentary & Reviews

Twitter is a cesspool as I’ve often said, but there are nuggets mixed in with the slime. One such nugget surfaced today via James Woods’ account. Woods got it from a funny political site where dogs are the top stars. That site appears to have gotten it from YouTube. If this sounds entertaining, it is. All manner of celebs Tweet, and there’s plenty for politics groupies to enjoy regardless of your preferences.

07/31/201808/07/2018 EdArtsSouth

Cody Wolfe dustup indicates gatekeepers not interested in finding new talent

Arts Business, Commentary & Reviews, Music Americana & Country, Radio, Social Media

~~Update July 31, 2018: We will expand this story with new information, and the update will be published by Monday, August 6.~~ See the 8/6 update: Flip side to the dustup between Cody Wolfe and Cat Country A Tweet by rising country star Cody Wolfe revealed something many of us already knew. Gatekeepers at radio stations aren’t very interested in finding new talent. Wolfe published an account of remarks allegedly made by program/music director Joe Kelly with radio station WPUR 107.3 in Northfield, New Jersey. In those remarks, the director also allegedly dissed Luke Bryan. While the dustup is the

06/28/2018 EdArtsSouth

What ‘Twitterers’ are resources for artists and their supporters?

Commentary & Reviews, Resources for Artists, Social Media

I’ve often called Twitter the cesspool of social media because of the abundance of trolls, bots, and unhinged people. While I believe that’s true, I’ve also told many musicians they should use Twitter to help get the word out about their work. That doesn’t just apply to musicians, but to other artists as well. Whom do you follow to keep up with the arts? I have no idea about your follow list, but I can share some of my own, and I hope you’ll find these pages useful.

05/30/2018 EdArtsSouth

Beware the perils of Twitter

Actors, Actresses, Arts Business, Social Media

I’ve often said Twitter is social media’s cesspool. Now that another celebrity has hit the Tweet button and blown up her latest opportunity, the only thing we can count on is who’s next. While heavyweights like Rob Reiner (no pun intended) and Jim Carrey can pretty much say what they want about anyone, and get away with it, most of us can’t.

03/13/2018 EdArtsSouth

As Pharrell promotes Adidas collection, ‘cultural appropriation’ rears its head

Music Industry News, Social Media

Of late, many media have focused on what tribalists of all ilk call “cultural appropriation.” The thinking goes that if you venture outside your artistic bounds to compose a work including aspects from another culture, you’re guilty. Pharrell Williams is drawing criticism from some quarters for his new Adidas items comprising “The Hu Holi Powder Dye Collection.” What is Hu Holi, what does it have to do with sportswear, and why is Pharrell drawing fire?

02/14/2018 EdArtsSouth

Angela G deserves gold for Valentine’s Meme

Commentary & Reviews, Holidays

Check out your nearest social media and you’ll see lots of messages and posts about Valentine’s Day. Some posts praise a lover. Other posts offer support to those who are single. Still other posts show how some countries want to ban the day when we in the US celebrate love. And, if we purchase something for a loved one, capitalism. I found a lot of pretty bad poetry. I also found some posts that made me laugh.

01/23/201701/27/2017 EdArtsSouth

Can social media help build your brand?

Arts Business, Social Media

Independent artists often must act as their own marketing, branding, and promotional department. Lacking a lavish budget, it’s natural to turn to social media. Doing so requires an investment of time. Does it pay off?