You have all heard the term leaving money on the table. Sometimes this refers to a negotiated business deal that you might have done better. But it can also refer to money that's there for the taking if only you ask for it. Your fans are incredibly motivated when they see you at a concert, and merchandise sales remain a powerful money-making opportunity for most music artists. When was the last time you were at a concert that did not have a merch table, no matter what size venue? And at the large music festivals, the merchandising is so important that it's typically removed from the artist to the benefit of the festival organizers.
Read more about new ways to motivate your fans and make money.

Those of you who visited Adva Mobile's site last week noticed a new website image for Adva Mobile. Sleek, with grey tones, a little "flash", and more functional, we've become very "Web 2.0". We'll add a few more features in the coming weeks based on requests we've recived from musicians, promoters and labels. For those of you who haven't visited, check us out and have fun exploring the world of Adva Mobile and mobile marketing services for music artists.