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Here you can find the list with the standard set of fonts common to all versions of Windows and their Mac substitutes, referred sometimes as “browser safe fonts”. If you are new to web design, maybe you are thinking: “Why do I have to limit to that small set of fonts?  I have a large collection [...]

British publication The Telegraph recently ran a story on the new AC/DC album and it's conspicuous absence from the iTunes store. While the article provided some cool insight into the psychology of the band, it was laughably wrong on several points. Consider this a public service in exposing poor journalism.

The 12-25 demographic has since become a group forged in the fires of abundant choice and daily technological evolutions. Instead of "one network to rule them all," they are "all with networks from which to rule." In order to market to this group, you have to go to them.

Today the Wall Street Journal revealed that Ticketmaster’s stranglehold on ticketing revenue isn’t as “complete” as they’d have us believe.  “Starting late in 2009,” it says, “Live Nation will sell tickets on behalf of SMG, a Philadelphia company that manages more than 200 major venues, including the Los Angeles Forum and Chicago’s Soldier Field. The [...]

As "propped up dinosaurs" and mega country bundles continue to rule the shed's at $100 a ticket, the industry must prepare for the future... The current average age for concert-goers is approaching 50. I mean, how many times can we keep rolling these folks out and charging exorbitant prices. What's the saturation point? What happens when they retire? Who is the BREAKOUT artist of 2008?

I'm probably not doing myself any favors by railing on a company affiliated with my past and potentially future clients, but this stupidity MUST be stopped for the sake of these artists and their fans. Why bother having an "official" site at all if you're just going to spam it up, neglect it and insult the people visiting?

It's been 3 weeks since the infamous "Bill O'Reilly Inside Edition" video leaked. While this was certainly an "oops" moment for O'Reilly, it served as a powerful lesson in just how far viral marketing, mashups and online culture have come. There are several interesting nuggets, both good and bad, to take away.

9 times out of 10 folks are NOT going to have any familiarity with who you are or what you do. 9 times out of 10 the ONLY interaction they will ever have with your brand will be through your album cover. That’s an opportunity to leave an impression - one that could result in a sale or at the very least a curiosity that could grow over time and online.