Crossdogs - The New Face of Electronic Press Kits
NOTE
As of November, 2007, Crossdogs' website is offline. At this time I don't know if this is a temporary thing or if the company has closed.
**DISCLAIMER** I’m not involved in the management, marketing or ownership of Crossdogs. I am, however, a member of the organization with my band, Road to Revelation. Opportunities for bands come across my desk on a daily basis. There are very few that I personally sign up for. This is one of them. - Kim Jones
If you've ever been in a Christian band you know the frustrations of trying to find venues to play your music. God has given you talent, He’s given you music and a message, but it seems like there just aren’t too many places that want to let you get it out there.
Press kits are a way to introduce yourselves to possible venues, but they cost! Demo CDs, photos, all of the paper and ink to print bios, lyrics sheets, mission statements, etc. and postage add up in a hurry. And honestly, how many times have you spent the money, sent the kit and never heard a word from the venue?
That’s where Crossdogs comes in. They don’t promise you over-night success. They don’t guarantee bookings or record deals. They do, however, give you some time and money saving tools that will help further your career in music. Crossdogs’ EDT’s (electronic dog tags) include state of the art flash video, audio, and photo viewers. On top of that, they currently have 5 different customizable EDT templates, and they plan to add one every 2 months until they reach around 20 different designs.
Artists also have the ability to order a custom EDT template for a one-time fee. Crossdogs also offers opportunities to play. They have teamed up with venues, promoters, festivals and contests to offer paying gigs. Every single performance opportunity they list is guaranteed to pay and you know (before you submit) exactly what range of pay you will receive if you’re selected. There is no ambiguity in their listings so the days of driving 400 miles to play and finding out after you get there that the venue is only paying $50 are over.
This isn’t just a good deal for artists and bands. Venues stand to gain quite a bit by using this service too. Not only can they find great talent on Crossdogs, but they can also make money from the submission fees, helping them to defray the cost of paying bands to come play.
Bottom line – Crossdogs can help turn your potential into opportunity.
As of November, 2007, Crossdogs' website is offline. At this time I don't know if this is a temporary thing or if the company has closed.
**DISCLAIMER** I’m not involved in the management, marketing or ownership of Crossdogs. I am, however, a member of the organization with my band, Road to Revelation. Opportunities for bands come across my desk on a daily basis. There are very few that I personally sign up for. This is one of them. - Kim Jones
If you've ever been in a Christian band you know the frustrations of trying to find venues to play your music. God has given you talent, He’s given you music and a message, but it seems like there just aren’t too many places that want to let you get it out there.
Press kits are a way to introduce yourselves to possible venues, but they cost! Demo CDs, photos, all of the paper and ink to print bios, lyrics sheets, mission statements, etc. and postage add up in a hurry. And honestly, how many times have you spent the money, sent the kit and never heard a word from the venue?
That’s where Crossdogs comes in. They don’t promise you over-night success. They don’t guarantee bookings or record deals. They do, however, give you some time and money saving tools that will help further your career in music. Crossdogs’ EDT’s (electronic dog tags) include state of the art flash video, audio, and photo viewers. On top of that, they currently have 5 different customizable EDT templates, and they plan to add one every 2 months until they reach around 20 different designs.
Artists also have the ability to order a custom EDT template for a one-time fee. Crossdogs also offers opportunities to play. They have teamed up with venues, promoters, festivals and contests to offer paying gigs. Every single performance opportunity they list is guaranteed to pay and you know (before you submit) exactly what range of pay you will receive if you’re selected. There is no ambiguity in their listings so the days of driving 400 miles to play and finding out after you get there that the venue is only paying $50 are over.
This isn’t just a good deal for artists and bands. Venues stand to gain quite a bit by using this service too. Not only can they find great talent on Crossdogs, but they can also make money from the submission fees, helping them to defray the cost of paying bands to come play.
Bottom line – Crossdogs can help turn your potential into opportunity.
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