There are a few things you can do to grow your email list, and then use that list to grow your fanbase in general. First, it is important to research what works best for you. Different musicians have different fanbases, so the approach you take will depend on your music and what type of fan you ...
Email is likely a poor choice for this. Reminds me of the guy who goes to a bar + tries to hook of with strangers. To many steps missed between initial meeting + hoping into the sack. Repeat/Persistent business builds on relationships. Rather than email, go speak at local events. When you're c...
For B2B listings, my vote would be for Netprospex.
There isn't one. You can find a list, but it's guaranteed to be overpriced and the contacts will be outdated. Email lists have a shelf life, but unlike milk or bread, their vendors never rotate the stock. This means regardless of their quoted acceptance rate, you'll overpay for an outdated list....
Honestly, through trial and error. Be lean and nimble. If something is not working, change. If it does work, keep sticking your bucket down the hole until the well runs dry.
I think that it would be important to answer the following questions. * Who comes up with the "thoughtful questions"? And are they new every week? * Who is responsible for the answering of these questions? * What is the pace of the start-up? * Will every team's concerns / progress / roadblocks...
Yes, you can send FB ads to anywhere you want (landing page, webpage, whatever). You just need to have a business FB page to advertise.
If you haven't already have a co-host organization or have sponsor that adds to the guest list to grow both networks. Engage a charity to co-host that would benefit in some way plus you reach their audience. Put referral program in place - bring a friend get something in exchange.
Ensure your profile was compelling. Build a business page. Join related Google groups. Contribute to those conversations. Follow influencers in the space (sometimes they follow back, though the follow first strategy works better on Twitter). Write blog posts and share those on Google+ (and ot...
Long story short: they should be written in your tense, since they are actually written by you, on your behalf. When asking an acquaintance for an intro, make sure you provide enough context for your acquaintance to justify making the connection: - clarify how you're connected; - mention the na...