Multi-platinum recording artist Meredith Brooks says: Find your authentic voice, become vulnerable, and then put yourself out there

The year since The New Rules of Marketing and PR was first published has been an absolute blast. I spend my time traveling all over the United States and the world speaking to groups about the new rules, spreading the word, opening people’s eyes to the possibilities, and motivating them to change the ways they do marketing and public relations.

The coolest part of my life now that the book is out is that people contact me every day to say that the ideas in the book have transformed their businesses and changed their lives. Really! That's the sort of language people use. They write just to thank me for putting the ideas into a book so that they could be enlightened to the new realities of marketing and PR.

Take Meredith Brooks, a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter. Meredith has shared the top ten chart with Bono, toured with Mick Jagger, and had a worldwide hit single with "Bitch." Meredith is a songwriter, musician, music producer, and founder of record label Kissing Booth Music.

Meredith says: "The New Rules of Marketing and PR has inspired me to do what I have coached so many young artists to do, 'Find your authentic voice, become vulnerable, and then put yourself out there.' Since reading this book, I have been excited about truly connecting with people without the filter of all the 'old PR' hype. It has been really energizing for me to speak about things that I really care about, using my real voice."

How cool is that?

It’s amazing (and humbling) that my ideas inspire all kinds of people to think big and motivate them to get out there into the world of new media to share their passions with the world. I feel a great sense of responsibility to keep pushing the edge with new hardcover books, keynotes, ebooks, and blog posts and hope that my ideas continue to resonate.

I'm excited that Meredith recently spoke with Marcelo Lewin of Pixel Heads Network "the digital media dude" on his podcast. It's a fascinating discussion about the music industry and what musicians can do to connect directly with fans and well worth a listen no matter what industry you're in.

Meredith Brooks on Pixel Heads Network
Meredith Brooks Kissing Booth Blog
Meredith Brooks site

Meredith says: "Get on the Net and start cruising." She shares her experiences working fan based, age based, and hit based ideas and encourages recording artists to focus on existing fans instead of chasing another number one hit. "Old School is going to deflate," she says. "The wave to catch is new media."

Comments

[Kristi]

Great post, David. I certainly echo Meredith's thoughts, especially the excitement that comes from connecting with people without all the PR hype. You have also inspired us to take that giant leap away from 'tradition' and not be afraid to share our 'real voice.' It is so much more gratifying to share our stories when we're free to do so with the passion they deserve.

[David Meerman Scott]

Thank you Kristi, I really appreciate your comment. David

[Marcelo Lewin]

Great post and great book David. I'm a big believer of your book and have implemented many concepts on my site PixelHeadsNetwork.com. The Meredith Brooks interview was a blast and she turned me on to you and since then, I've been reading your book and learned so much! Thanks again! New media rules!

[Marketing sussex]

Interesting subject

[Matthew Scott]

David, I can't wait to buy book.

Whenever a smokin' hot woman and super talented artist provides guidance such as, "old school is going to deflate and the wave to catch is new media" I listen!

Matthew

[Charlie Fields, RKC]

How awesome!!

"Bitch" is one of my favorite songs ever even though it got me in trouble in high school!!

Thank god it's Karaoke Thursday!

[Social Network Web Design]

nice post... i think i should buy the book hope it can help me too =)
by the way i love the bitch song =P

[Eigil Rosager Poulsen]

My company needed a new way to work. What we used to do didn't really work for anyone. Your book has been a real eye opener to me, and we have changed a number of our strategies based on your advises. It makes a great difference. It is much more fun. The world is more interested. And the feeling is simply better and more to the heart of who we are.

Looking forward to your new book, which sounds like the perfect follow up for our company.

[Ann Weathers]

David awesome post. I have not read your book but after reading your post and seeing that "Meredith Brooks" is behind it, I will be sure to pick up a copy.

Ann

[Emily Williams]

I'm just beginning the book and so far finding it very useful. I love that a community manager (me) and a famous singer can share the same tips for success! Clearly the new rules really are based on a trend within the public that is the same across all industries. Looking forward to the rest of the book.

[acai diet]

I am going to look into your book.

[recording artist school]

Good post! I think this book will help me. I must purchase.