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Feature: SoundCloud Alternatives Needless to say, legions of DJs impacted by the resulting tsunami of song removals are now looking for new digs. If you're among those in search of a new legitimate site to upload and stream your mixes for self-promotional purposes, we have some options for you... Mixcloud Well-stocked with an abundance of great radio shows, podcasts and a rabid audience of EDM fans, Mixcloud boasts a standalone player, loads of listener-friendly features, more space than Soundcloud, and, because it pays royalties to artists, promises not to take down your mixes just because someone asked them to. Mixcloud offers unlimited uploads, although it won't let others download your music, a feature that ensures your mix won't vanish without warning. Notable users include Wired, Harvard Business School, Ted Talks and Barack Obama, so you'll be in good company (and who knows who'll be listening). mixcloud.com Mixcrate Like Mixcloud, Mixcrate caters to DJs, but with a more social feel to it. Offering unlimited uploads, shareable in a community setting where users can "like" a mix, "follow" a DJ and offer comments, Mixcloud empowers its users to promote their wares by sharing their mixes with a global audience of listeners, club promoters, radio stations and event organizers. Self described as "the premier platform to enable DJs to share their talent while connecting with their peers and fans," Mixcrate clearly defines its dos and don'ts so as to prevent you from running afoul of any legal or copyright issues. mixcrate.com
8Tracks 8Tracks has been around for a long time, but don't dismiss it as dusty. With its share of copyright battles and limitations to keep the labels happy well behind them, 8Tracks as safe a site to upload and stream your mixes as any. 8Tracks keeps things on the up-and-up with some licensing particulars you should know about (like you can only have two tracks from the same artist in any given mix) that you can read about in their FAQ, specifically in the "Mix Creation" and "Legal Stuff" sections. 8tracks.com BONUSES: Dropbox and WeTransfer Geared for those who collaborate from afar, both Dropbox and WeTransfer make for ideal places to park your mix in the making until it reaches final fruition, as well as secure, remote back-up for any masterpieces you may want to safeguard. Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know at promo@promoonly.com so we can spread the word. 
Spotlight: Video DJ Conference 3 The year's VDJC experience comes complete with panel discussions by leading industry professionals, product launches by top brand name companies, pro sessions designed to educate and enlighten, live webcasts, an awards show, and the highly anticipated Video DJ Battle of the Year. "A lot of other shows -- expos, trade shows - go big," says VDJC founder & CEO Evan Weissman. "We are a completely different animal. Our intimate sessions are created to cater to the specific needs of each attendee and hosted by a tremendous team of seasoned professionals who are there with one goal in mind - to help you become better at what you do." For a schedule of this year's events click here. "In just a few short years I've seen our industry grow from a thousand video DJs to just under 20,000 internationally - a number that's up 5000 from 18 months ago, according to the number of registered users we're seeing from leading video DJ software companies. There is clearly unprecedented demand for what video DJs offer -- and unprecedented opportunity." Host hotel Tuscany Suites & Casino, located barely a block off the Vegas strip, will be offering rooms directly through VDJC at a discounted rate. Special Pro Packages are also available, which includes an all-inclusive bundle of seminars and swag. "This is the conference that you should not miss. It's going to be the one all your competitors will be talking about." This discount on us! Input Promo Only Code: PO2014VDJC10 when you register and you'll save 10% off the total price of your purchase (includes Pro Package). This offer is limited to the first 100 to claim the code; so don't delay.
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Digital DJ Tips Presents... A Half-Decent Camera Last year, a photographer friend of mine had an old camera that he wanted to sell. I'd been thinking about getting a camera anyway (because the one on my phone is so awful), so I decided to take it off his hands. It's a decision I've never looked back on!
Of course, technically it's not a well-taken photograph, and it may be worth hiring a photographer to take a few pictures that you know are going to look good for your press release and so on, but with today's digital equipment, that's not always necessary. A Smart Phone I reckon most digital DJs are probably tech-savvy enough to have an iPhone or something similar nowadays, but it's worth stating that connectivity is incredibly important for a DJ, or for anyone else trying to run a small business. I'd say 90% of my communication with bars, clubs, and promoters is done via WhatsApp and Facebook, and being able to respond to messages more-or-less immediately makes it easier for everyone... [continue reading] About Digital DJ Tips: Featuring news, reviews, show reports, and tutorials, Digital DJ Tips is one of the most-read DJ tech websites in the world, with over 60,000 students on its paid and free DJ courses. 
Review: Numark NV The NV stands as the first to integrate two high-resolution full-color LCD screens into an all-in-one controller that provides for "vivid, real-time visualization" direct from its software (Serato DJ). Meaning your laptop can be tucked out of sight, even closed, while you focus on the music, not the computer. Goodbye Serato Face. Hello next-generation features... Trouble viewing this video? Watch it on YouTube.
Street price will hover around $699.99 - a pretty reasonable price tag when compared to the current crop of all-in-one controllers. For more information on the Numark NV, visit numark.com 
Success Coach Stacy Zemon: Naturally, the potential impact of any marketing effort hinges largely upon on knowing your audience. But a few places are generally more effective than others for gaining traction with potential customers." Here are a few she suggests that you consider: 1. YouTube - Creating a branded YouTube channel should be your top priority after posting content to your company's website. Why? YouTube is not only the #2 search engine, it's owned by Google, the #1 search engine. Having a presence on YouTube can help your search ranking, and YouTube comments may also appear on a commenters' Google+ profile, based on the privacy setting they choose to use. [continue reading] 
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