Fifteen minutes of fame (and how to get more).

It has been said that everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, but what if you want more?
Watch the recently broadcast Australian current affairs programme story and discover how some are using affordable technology to capitalize on their interests and skills while businesses are finding new ways to save time and increase their earning power.
High profile musicians such as Eagles rocker Joe Walsh are also broadcasting their shows live and expanding their fan base while regular guys and gals are getting a shot at fame on Helloworld TV.
See how one Australian company slashed their video conferencing costs by 90 percent without sacrificing quality.
One lady changed her home kitchen into a TV station and broadcasts her cooking shows live for just cents a day.
And watch how a couple were able to share their wedding event as it happened to family members living overseas.



Start your own online TV station with Helloworld.

DCbaby launches new DIY music promotion podcast.

I've always been a big fan of CDbaby.
Here's their latest news:

Calling all artists! The folks at CD BABY have done it again, offering another fun and innovative tool for learning and finding success as a musician. Horah! It's a FREE bimonthly internet broadcast (known as a podcast) of interviews with musicians, Lawyers, promoters, business owners, as well as many others. All from the perspective of the do-it-yourself musician!
Drop by the podcast site here.

Promote your music with your own virtual TV station.

Want some powerful online tools for DIY promotion?
I have been experimenting with the Helloworld suite of products after opening an account last year and I have come to the conclusion that this is an amazing toolbox for any musician serious about promoting their music with streaming video.
I have recently posted material on their online TV station which is already generating a flow of good traffic and puts me in the running to win prizes and a spot on national TV.
Some musicians are also opting for broadcasting their live shows.
You can also podcast, videoblog and send streaming video via email which is guaranteed to get attention (and you can easily add video to your website - All the coding is done for you).
What I really love is the creativity I have with these tools and their ease of use.
While YouTube and Myspace have their place (I have used both) I think the old saying "You get what you pay for" is true.
For less than the price of a movie and burger per month I can have the same tools available to the big players which levels the playing field.
Move over commercial TV, the indies are coming....