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Video | @coast2coastdjs Convention 2011 Recap – Sponsored by NewIndustryTips.com

October 31, 2011 by Nick Leave a Comment

Check out the recap of the amazing event put on by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes for their third annual year end convention. NewIndustryTips.com was a main sponsor of the event that featured panels from top talent within the music industry. We will be posting additional videos from the event as they come in, but this gives the overall summary, enjoy!

And for all you artists that missed this year trust me you NEED to be here next year! Coast 2 Coast is really pushing the “New Music Industry” for the benefit of YOU, the Indie artist!!

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Networking Do’s and Don’ts

September 28, 2011 by katie 3 Comments

Hello all. As many of you should know by now, networking is the key to winning in this music industry. From the first showcase, to the first seminar, to the first networking event I have ever been to, I have met so many people, with whom I now have great relationships, who have helped me on my journey to where I am today. I have also learned a lot, so I decided to share some of my networking do’s and don’ts with you all as we enter the 3rd annual Coast 2 Coast Convention—which will be a breeding ground for effective networking.

When going out to an event and anticipating a night of power networking:

Do…Dress for the occasion; have a fully charged smart phone; have enough business cards for everyone; have fresh breath and gum or mints on deck; carry yourself with confidence; have a 15–30 second pitch about who you are and what you do; always make eye contact when speaking.

Don’t…Wear a suit and tie to a hip hop show; tell everyone how hot you are and that you are next up; give anyone a CD with nothing written on it; drink excessively; flirt with female business contacts; or name drop as if anyone cares.

After networking and when attempting to make first contact:

Do…Send a quick and personalized thank you email reintroducing yourself and reminding when you met; let that contact know if they need any support in your area of expertise, to reach out to you; respond promptly to any reply—always thanking them for getting back to you; store the contact and business name and type into your smart phone, so when they call again, you know who they are.

Don’t…Text or call the contact at weird hours of the night; ask them how they can help you; add them to your mass email list and bombard them with unwanted music, event invites, and additional spam.

After you have mastered the act of networking, it’s time to build relationships:

Do…Touch base at least once a month to stay in the know; personally invite the contact out to an event you are throwing or performing at, and add them to the guest list with as many pluses as they want to bring; (if you can afford it) get the contact a few drink tickets and shout them out on the microphone, acknowledging that they are in the building; thank them for coming out; have a conversation that doesn’t involve business.

Don’t…Call this contact daily and blow their email up with regard to a CD you gave them; assume that because you have their email or Twitter that you actually have a REAL relationship; get mad when the contact doesn’t get right back to you, as if you are the only person trying to get at them for something.

Here are some other pointers on how to network effectively:

Shake hands firmly with someone so they know you are serious about business
Be humble—don’t come off cocky or standoffish—you never know who you may be talking to, or where they will be in three years
Find out what that contact likes to drink when out—an occasional drink gesture without asking goes a long way
Do your research on the contact—be informed. Know what their business background is, what projects they are currently working on
Make it a habit to go out and network at least one night out of the week
Do not have an “I know everything” attitude; keep an open mind

I hope you can understand where I am coming from here. Having been a leading showcase promoter for artists and producers for ten years and seeing some of the biggest names in music blossom from their inception into the industry, as well as seeing common mistakes made daily, please understand that I have seen just about everything.

Pay attention: networking is the key, and relationships are the foundation, to this empire called your career that you are trying to build. It needs to be strong. Many expect opportunities to just arise out of thin air. Stop watching music videos/tweeting/tagging people in annoying Facebook posts every day and get out and shake hands again. The Internet has helped us immensely, but it has also hurt us in more ways than one. Good old face-to-face meetings, business synergy, and an overall vibe are still very relevant in today’s music society—as much as they ever were before. So get out there, network, and don’t miss an opportunity to grow your brand. You are a walking advertisement; if you look a mess, have bad breath, and speak in broken sentences, then you get what you put out. That is an impression not easy to change once made.

Be prepared, then execute.

J Hatch is the co-founder of iStandardProducers.com, founder of the Get Your Buzz Up Showcase, and VP of Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes.

Coast2CoastVP@gmail.com

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Events | Coast 2 Coast Convention 2011

July 15, 2011 by Nick 2 Comments

THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION 2010 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

“I had a great time being on the panel at the Coast 2 Coast Convention. I was able to discuss the state of the music industry with a group of passionate people who, like myself, are already established in the industry as well as others who are trying to break into the industry. And I got to catch up with folks I have not seen in a minute. Good times in Miami in 2010….can’t wait to see what is in store for 2011!”

– Jill Strada (Music Director & Assistant PD of HOT97 NY)

“I was very honored to be a part of the Coast 2 Coast mixtape convention last year. The who’s who of the industry were hands on in educating anyone and everyone who was in attendance. There are many convention but Coast 2 Coast’s is the one I would strongly recommend to anyone seeking knowledge about the industry. They are not the leading mixtape distributors for nothing.”

– Deborah Rigaud (Director, Business & Legal Affairs | E1 Music)

“The Coast 2 Coast convention seems to be getting biGGer an BeTTer!! Great networking with true industry tastemakers and move makers…I will be there next year!”

– Big Yu (Digiwaxx.com)

“I am so happy these boys brought the convention to my City of Miami. And i am also happy to be part of the team. Last year was incredible and you wouldn’t want to miss the next one.”

– DJ EPPS (G-unit & Shadyville DJ’s)

“I look forward to linking with my coast 2 coast family & participating once again @ the annual convention, last year was BIG!! a lot of important information was exchanged between the experienced industry panelists & there was a lot of networking, not to mention a slew of new up & coming artists performed @ the showcases, if you are new to the music biz & SERIOUS about building a strong presence in the marketplace, this convention is a MUST ATTEND!!…”

– BabyPaul aka BpZy (Platinum Producer for Nas, AZ, Fat Joe & More)

“Last year’s convention was incredible, we could not have asked for a better turn out all around. We got great feedback, all attendees were very happy with the panels, showcases and especially the after parties! Everyone was excited to mingle with BET, HipHopDX, Core DJs, Hittmenn DJs, Coast 2 Coast DJs, DJ Khaled, Bigga Rankin, Ace Hood, Rich Boy, and all the other industry players in attendance.”

– Lil Fats (Owner/CEO – Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes & DJs)

“The 2010 Coast2Coast Convention was epic! If you missed it i feel sorry for you. From the informative panels, intense showcases to the nightlife at the clubs, the whole experience was super dope!”

– Mike Trampe (HipHopDX.com & Maad Management)

“Coast 2 Coast’s convention was one of the top 5 best conferences I’ve ever attended over my 15 year career. I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout, professionalism and top notch panelists. Any conference that can bring the Music Director from the country’s #1 hip hop and R and B station is a conference worth attending.”

-Erik Mendleson (American King Music & Answerman Management – Manager for Mims, 2 Pistols +More)

“I really love the movement Coast 2 Coast is building. I met a lot of talented artists and execs at last year’s convention. We had a great turnout. Not to mention the staff was on point, which is rare for conferences. I’m really looking forward to this year’s event. The following Coast 2 Coast is building is crazy!”

– Otha “Vakseen” Davis III (A&R Management, Brand Marketing & Artist Consulting. Clients include: Atlantic, Def Jam, EMI, Jive, Slip N Slide & More)

2010 RECAP VIDEOS

REGISTER NOW EARLY FOR 2011 IN MIAMI, FL!

COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION 2011

9/29/2011 – 10/2/2011

HOSTED AT HILTON DOWNTOWN MIAMI

BOOK ROOMS FOR $99/NIGHT DISCOUNT RATE!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW!

GROUP NAME: COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES

GROUP CODE: C2C

305-374-0000

THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION IS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE EVENT IS PUT ON BY COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ISTANDARDPRODUCERS.COM WILL BE A WEEKEND LONG SERIES OF EVENTS BASED IN MIAMI BEACH, FL. THE MAIN PANEL EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY J HATCH AND WE WILL FEATURE PRESENTATIONS ON MARKETING, PROMOTION, NEW MEDIA, INDUSTRY ETIQUETTE, PRODUCTION TIPS, MONETIZING PROMOTIONS AND MUCH MORE!

THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING EVENT

FINAL 2011 PANELISTS TBA

PANELS

NEW MEDIA PANEL

Today’s Biggest Blogs & Websites

BONSU THOMPSON (EDITOR IN CHIEF – THE SOURCE MAGAZINE)

DJ Z (DJBOOTH.NET)

DAVE MAYS (HIP HOP WEEKLY MAGAZINE)

KP (DATPIFF.COM)

LOWKEY (YOUHEARDTHATNEW.COM)

DJ/RADIO PANEL

Top DJs, PDs, MDs in the World!

DJ NASTY (99JAMZ MIAMI/POE BOY MUSIC GROUP)

DJ KC CHOPZ (POWER96 MIAMI)

DJ GQ (Y100 MIAMI)

MR. PETER PARKER (SHADYVILLE/CORE DJS)

A&R PANEL

Meet A&R Representatives from ALL the Major Labels!

SEAN PIZZ (A&R SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS)

STAN MARSEILLE (A&R NAPPY BOY RECORDS)

BEHIND THE RHYMES

One on One Session with a Multi Platinum Producer

PRODUCER PANEL

Meet Today’s Biggest Platinum Producers!

THE RENEGADES (PRODUCER OF DJ KHALED “WELCOME TO MY HOOD”)

STREETRUNNER (GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER – LIL WAYNE)

GORILLA TEK (MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER – LUDACRIS, PITBULL, 8 BALL AND MJG)

SID “UNCLE JAMZ” JOHNSON (MULTI PLATINUM WRITER FOR MARIAH CAREY, USHER)

ALL COAST 2 COAST DJS WILL BE IN ATTENDENCE!

SHOWCASE PERFORMERS TBA!!

EMAIL COAST2COASTMIXTAPES@GMAIL.COM FOR INFO ON PERFORMING AT THE CONVENTION!

FULL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Thursday Sept 29th – Pre-C2C Convention Industry Mixer

EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

9:00pm – Artist Check-In

10:00pm – Doors Open to Public

10:30pm – Mixer Artist Showcase

1:00am – Official Coast 2 Coast DJ Battle

*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

Friday Sept 30th – Convention Registration/Launch Party/Awards Ceremony

Hilton Downtown Miami (1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132)

5:00-9:00pm – C2C Convention Registration

Bleu Moon (1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132)

10:00pm-1:00am – C2C Convention Launch Party & Awards

Saturday Oct 1st – Industry Panels/”The Main Event”

(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

2:00pm – Doors Open
3:00-4:00pm – New Media/Blogger Panel
4:00-5:00pm – DJ/ Radio Panel
5:00-6:00pm – A&R/ Executive Panel
7:30-10:00pm – “The Main Event” Artist Showcase

SoBe Live (1203 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL)

12:00-5:00am – Official Coast 2 Coast Convention Afterparty

*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

Sunday Oct 2nd – Industry Panels/iStandard Producer Showcase

(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

Hilton Hotel (1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132)

11:00am-12:00pm – A&R Session w/Sean Pizz of Slip N Slide Records**

1:00-5:00pm – Separate VIP Event and Attendee Events TBA, Location TBD

EVE (1306 N Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

7:00pm – Doors Open to public / DJ Spinning

8:00-8:30pm – “Behind the Rhymes” LIVE Producer Interview

8:30-9:30pm – “Beat This” Platinum Producer Panel

10:00pm-12:00am – iStandard Producer Showcase

1:00am-Close – Afterparty at EVE f/artists TBA

* VIP badge holders drink for FREE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

**Exclusively for artists who entered “The Main Event” Artist Showcase on Oct 1st

OFFICIAL CONVENTION MEDIA PARTNERS

HIPHOPDX.COM

KEVIN NOTTINGHAM

SOUTH PROMO

NEW INDUSTRY TIPS

ALL OUT ALL STAR DJS

GET SIGNED MAGAZINE

URBANLAX ENTERTAINMENT

GROUND UP RADIO

MVP MARKETING AGENCY

EXPONENT ENTERTAINMENT

HHH MAGAZINE

GRINDTIME MAGAZINE

ANALOG HYPE

EAST COAST DIGITAL RADIO

STOP BEEFIN RADIO

GRYND MOBB ENT

HIP HOP U-C-IT

MYSTERIA ENT

FUSEBOXRADIO

MAJOR STAGE

HIPHOPMOGULS

& MORE TBA!

FOR ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT

coast2coastmixtapes@gmail.com

DJ ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

COAST 2 COAST DJS

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Coast 2 Coast Convention 2010 – Miami, FL – Aug. 27-29th

July 24, 2010 by Nick 1 Comment

Coast 2 Coast New Music Industry Convention Announced for August 27^th-29^th in Miami, FL

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes & Magazine announce the 2^nd Annual Coast 2 Coast Convention to take place in Miami, FL August 27^th-29^th. The conference will be attended by a large list of music industry guests and sponsors such as iStandardProducers.com, Datpiff.com, AllHipHop.com, HipHopDX.com, HipHopGame.com, MusicDealers.com, Myxer.com and many more.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) 1, July, 2010 – The Coast 2 Coast New Music Industry Convention is a professional music networking event focused on the new music industry to take place this August 27^th-29^th in Miami, FL at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort. The event will be hosted by J Hatch of iStandardProducers.com and feature presentations on marketing, promotion, new media, industry etiquette, production tips, music monetization and much more. Panelists from every major website and record label will sit alongside platinum producers and artists to inform fans and aspiring artists alike of the changing landscape of music.

Artists and music industry guests can register for the event now at http://www.coast2coastconvention.com as well as review the updated schedule, panelists, partners and sponsors.

Current panelists for the event include: Jill Strada (Assistand PD/MD HOT97 NYC), Kevin Shine (A&R – Jive Records), Steve Raze (Executive VP – AllHipHop.com), Vanessa James (MD 103.5 The Beat Miami), Larry Ryckman (MyStudio.net), Big Chuck (President – Poe Boy Records), Eric Sheinkop (President/Co-Founder – MusicDealers.com), KP (Datpiff.com), Cool (Cool and Dre – Platinum Producers), Baby Paul (Beatminerz – Platinum Producer) and dozens more.

The event will be covered in over 50 Urban media publications, blogs and websites with more partners added daily. Some of our main sponsors include: iStandardProducers.com, Datpiff.com, HipHopDX.com, Digiwaxx.com, AllHipHop.com, HopHopGame.com, NewIndustryTips.com, 2520 Clothing, MusicDealers.com, Jango.com, Scratch DJ Academy, Bottom Feeder Music, WordUpDJ.com and more.

Media partners for the event include: KevinNottingham.com, Makin’ It Magazine, Get Em Magazine, East Coast Digital Radio, Zingari Promotions, Soundcheck, Inc., Hip Hop U-C-IT, LLC, KeepItTrill.com, MixtapeWire.com, Ubanlax Entertainment, Get Signed Magazine, Lush Radio Online, Grindtime Magazine, Urban Relations, Ventilation X, BlackRadioisBack.com, Spate Magazine, Good*Fella Radio, Maad Management, HHH Magazine, BWD Promo, Official Street Radio, Exponent Entertainment, It’s Done! Marketing, 954 Magazine, 561 Magazine, Midwest Leak Magazine, Cherrit PR Buzz, Grynd Mobb Music, One Two Media Group, Groundupradio.com, 305 Media Group, MJA Fashion, Scoop Magazine, UMAC Canada, Analoghype.com, StopBeefinRadio.com and more.