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Promotion
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01 Introduction
Generating some hype on your track involves a lot of positive energy and hard graft.
"If you want people to buy your product, be prepared to work hard day and night."
T. Roy
Director
Cafe Recordings
Read on for:
Pigeonholing yourself
Finding people
Be Persistent
Meeting people
Getting help and advice
Keeping records
Why people don't say no
Press Releases
Reaction sheets
Mail out agencies
Being realistic
Other ways
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