WANTED IN-HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER

12/06/2013

Quinn Records TM is seeking a In-house Entertainment Manager to manage its artists touring and  event activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing company artists outside events, inhouse events and othe special touring and entertainment events. In accordance with the policies the label's Partners and under the direction of the President and CEO. Ideal candidate will possess at least ten (10) years in event management.

Description

Managing performances, events, artists and entertainers is the responsibility of the In-house Entertainment Manager. This professional will work extensively throughout the world. The job provides limitless opportunities to travel nationally or internationally. This is a stressful and demanding job, but your project management and people skills often assists you in managing sufficiently. This position requires the In-house Entertainment Manager to multi task effectively in a competitive, fast paced environment!! In-house Entertainment Manager will be required to identify, select, create, oversee,book and  manage thirty-three (33) venues with seating capacities not to exceed 3000 and not less than 500 seats on an ongoing and continue bases, with the expected minimum gross revenue earnings goal of approximately $330,000 annually  and develop an opened door communication with company artists, vendors, local radio stations, records stores, press etc.

In-house Entertainment Manager will be working with parks, lodges, holiday venues, international organizations, company artistes, hotels, and other companies involved in the entertainment industry. The In-house Entertainment Manager will create and have a team of professionals to manage and delegate responsibilities to. They include costume designers, makeup artists, sound and lighting technician, performers and other professionals.

The In-house Entertainment Manager will perform the following tasks:

• Booking venues
• Managing budgets
• Negotiating contracts and fees
• Booking Quinn Records TM’s performers
• Managing events
• Conducting research
• Handling publicity
• Working with agents

Skills

Expertise in the following areas is an asset:

• Being confident and assertive
• Networking
• Being persuasive
• People management
• Project management
• Being flexible
• Communication and listening
• Being focused and self motivated
• Being attentive and thorough
• Being able to multitask
• Working in a team environment
• Meeting deadlines
• Marketing and sales
• Generating innovative ideas
• Resolving problems quickly

Education

There are several degree specializations that are very helpful in getting the job as Quinn Records TM’s In-house Entertainment Manager. These include:

•    Event Management
•    Hospitality
•    Business
•    Management
•    Marketing
•    Public Relations
•    Communication
•    Event Planning

Persons with experience working in Journalism, Communications, Liberal Arts, Business and Public Relations are able to transfer their skills readily becoming competent professionals.

In-house Entertainment Manager  

·                                 Company: Quinn  Records TM

·                                 Compensation: Commission 21%/gross receipts /benefit package

·                                 Location: St. Louis, MO.

·                                 Job Type: Full Time

Submit resume to Quinn Records TM,

 771693,St. Louis, MO. 63177-1693, 

or quinnrecords@quinnrecords.net

EOE/M/F/V/D

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INTRODUCING "CHRISTMAS MUST BE LOVE".

by Dwight L. Quinn
11/08/2013

OLIVER JOHNSON

“ Christmas Must Be Love”

Christmas Must Be Love is collection of Christmas favorites created and produced by Oliver Johnson on the Quinn Records TM label. Oliver features both instrumental as well as vocal versions of these classical Christmas tunes. The original songs, Christmas Must be Love, Jingle Bell Jazz, all have that be-bop flavor that Oliver is known for displaying in his live performances in all making Christ Must Be Love, a listening pleasure. The late-great Louis Sash-Mo” Armstrong was Oliver’s idle, and in Christmas In New Orleans, Oliver demonstrates his love and appreciation for the legendary Louis Armstrong with his impersonation of Louie.

Oliver also featured his son Alex in his version of “Winter Wonderland,” Christmas Must Be Love will most definitely get you in the Christmas spirit. With lots horns, piano and chimes and bells all adding up to joyous fun.      Enjoy Christmas Must Be Love  CD

Catalog Number : QR051134-1

UPC# 6-62154-67436-2

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TRACK LISTING:

1. Christmas Must Be Love

2. White Christmas, instrumental

3. Christmas In New Orleans

4. Jingle Bell Jazz, instr.

5. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

6. Merry Christmas Baby

7. This Christmas

8. Have Yourself A Merry Christmas

9. Winter Wonderland

10. Silver Bells

11. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

12. I’ll Be Home For Christmas

13. Bells Will Be Ringing

14. Christmas Song

15. Santa Is Coming

16. Silent Night, instrumental

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Quinn Records TM's 2-CD Box Set Releases "GO SLOW-Blues Crossing   11/14/2013
November 01, 2013

For Immediate Release
BEST- SELLER ARTISTS
R&B/GOSPEL/JAZZ RISINGSTARS
GO SLOW-BLUES CROSSING
RELEASE ALBUM ON AMAZON

(St. Louis, MO-October 31, 2013) Best-seller R&B/Gospel/Jazz Rising stars Quinn Records TM's artists are together on a two CD Compilation. As fan anticipation mounts, Quinn Records TM have released the album Go Slow-Blues Crossing on Amazon so fans can get a taste of  what the album is all about.

On Tuesday, November  14, loyal to the core followers and newbies alike can experience what many have been waiting for, a sample of Quinn Records TM’s forthcoming Box Set project. The GO SLOW-Blues Crossing 2CD box set compilation has already received rave reviews across the domestic and international airwaves and for those who have yet to experience the chemistry this dynamic consortium of artists has to, hold on to your seat!

We begin putting this poject together in 2010, this most ambitious  and  committed undertaking has birth some successes with crossover hits like “A Real Good Sign”, “Blues In The Morning”, “Send Me Someone To Love” and “If You Repay Evil For Good”.

Quinn Records TM’s 42 year term in the music industry includes numerous of awards in both the Blues,Gospel and R&B music genres, numerous awards by roster artists over the past four decades, have earn us
a name  that stands for value.

Quinn Records TM are planning it's third commemorative Box Set of Gospel music for the Spring of 2014.
 It’s a date you won’t want to put on your calender. Keep following us for more details.

 For More Information:
Quinn Records TM- St. Louis.
Lilly Menard-Collier
promotions@quinnrecords.net

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WORKING WITH OUR PROMOTIONAL CD'S

by Dwight L. Quinn
10/24/2013

In some industries, it's call a "test drive,"" try it on and see how it fits," taste it,"
and so on, but in the music industry it's "listen to this," this is where the promo
copy,hard copy, radio copy, just a few names used, enters and facilitates this action.
The composition embodied in a record,cd and today an mp3, are the most familiar
format used to demostrate the composition's quality.  A Promotional copy,  is
a, not-for-sale goods, it's "Free" goods.

We try to maintain a sufficient supply of promotional recordings in our warehouse
 to meet our promotional needs. This method save us time and money and allow
us to better service our radio,retail, press and media customers when they request
promotional copies from us, to be sent to them.

We make Promotional Copies of our New Releases and Back Catalog available
to radio,retailers and press online at our website www.quinnrecords.net 24/7 to
help facilitate their needs for new music.

We make sure our distributor know what our marketing and promotional plans
are in advance of a project being released, giving them a heads-up so that the
distributor can make it's distributing plan accordingly. We will, most of the time
ship  promotionals copies ourselves to  key media coustomers and provide
the distributor with the information,so to prevent a duplication of work.

With us maintaining and operating an efficient Promotional Copy Program is just
another way that we at Quinn Records TM keeps our music available and coming
to you. We have a Niche, and a Niche is valuable. Our Promotional Copies are a
way for the user to say to it's end-user, "Listen to this".

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RECORD LABELS, MUSIC LABELS, LABELS: JUST WHAT ARE LABELS?

by Dwight L. Quinn

(10-18-2013)

Quinn Records TM like other record companies, sell pre-recorded music under an assumed name.

The label in itself is a brand: a name,symbol,logo, a trade mark, a sign, an image or words . The Major record companies use's  many different labels at any one time. The labels are used as,"identifiers"to help record buyers tell where a record come from and/or what kind of musical content it offers, with just a glance and without even hearing it. Record companies go to great length in  protecting their labels.

Lets face the facts, there is no point in owning a label and promoting it, if it can't be differentciated from other Labels, or if someone else uses it without consent. So if and when a Label is created without a clear understanding of its' purpose i.e. the lack of understanding branding, than failure is  the path this Label is on.

Labels that are well managed , can get a reputation for quality,musical style, genre that are both popular and/or niched, this invaluable recognition in itself sets a path that enhances,builds and clearly identifies the directional approach for its marketing.

Quinn Records TM label is a perfect example of a label that managed to define its musical style so powerfully that the record-buying public can more or less tell what they will get as soon as they see a Quinn Records TM label on the record. The label identification is so strong that when the company decided to release pop or classical recordings, it has to create another label to place these new recordings on.

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Labels in other genres of music have been successful in defining themselves by their labels too.No one would expect Alligator Records to release rap and hip hop any more than Malaco would release chamber music.

Any potential buyer looking at a record on the Quinn Records TM label would know the recording’s musical genre.

A successful label helps to sell records.  It invest a large percentage of  it's dollars in promoting the artist(s) on  it's Label. Labels with an active touring artist selling out venues will see record sale numbers increase as the artist grows in popularity within the Marketplace..

This is largely the reason why when record buyers go to purchase a recording they idenify the record with it's title, artist name or both. Rarely do they (the record buyers) buy a record using a Label name.

The Label is one of the most valuable assets an Independent can acquire, next to the master recordings.

SO,JUST WHAT ARE  LABELS? Well, they're just a,"Brand".

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OLIVER JOHNSON WILL PERFORM WITH RICAHARD BROOKS FORMERLY OF THE IMPRESSIONS AND AJSR & MOTHER'S CHILDREN AT DEJA VU LI CAFE

Richard Brooks

by Dwight L. Quinn
10/4/2013

Singer/songwriter/composer/trumpeter and international recording artist Oliver Johnson is bringing back to St.Louis for the second time around,Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and original founding member of the legendary iconic group,The Impressions, Richard Brooks whose new critically lauded Album Richard Brooks I'm Back is fast becoming a fan favorite, will perform with AJSR & Mother's Children at the Deja Vu li Cafe at 2805 Target Drive, Florissant, Missouri on Sunday, October 20, in St. Louis, Missouri. 

 Oliver Johnson will be join by other guests including Renee Smith and saxophonist Peaches for one jam-packed night of music. 

 INBeat calls Oliver "an artist who continues to grow before our eyes," and says Richard Brooks is a "critical acclaimed songwriter and artist.."

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TERRESTRIAL RADIO'S CRITICS WOULD HAVE YOU THINKING TERRESTRIAL RADIO IS "DEAD".

9/20/2013

Let’s Look Well Into The Matter


Satellite radio, as an example, gained 453,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2013, bringing its total to 24.4 million. In the same first quarter of 2013, Pandora has around 70 million active users, Pandora One gained more than 700,000 new subscribers, which brings their total subscribers to 2.5 million. Spotify has over 24 million active users,currently and over 6 million paying subscribers.

 Terrestrial radio’s absolute biggest competitor, is iTunes accounting for about 75% of global digital music with over 600 million users worldwide. iTunes has just recently revealed their own iTunes Radio which will compete with the streaming services.

 These numbers reflect global users rather than only in the United States, so the numbers cannot be taken as face value right now. But these are the numbers that critics quote, and even still, some of these numbers can hardly touch the impact of terrestrial radio in the U.S. today.

 Why Digital Radio Is Gaining Strength.

 The question is, how has digital radio gained such speed and momentum, enough to begin to compete with terrestrial radio? For starters, the instantaneous selection of music from one’s library is something that terrestrial radio simply cannot do. Waiting for your favorite song? You don’t have to wait for it to come on the radio—just browse, select and push play.

Another advantage to digital radio is the breadth of one’s music library. Terrestrial radio has its certain playlist of songs decided by the DJ at that time. But with digital and streaming radio, you are the DJ. You have the entire selection of your uploaded or streaming music library at your fingertips, ready to be called up at will.

 Still another advantage is mobility. In the advent of mobile phones and tablets, carrying around your music library has never been easier. There are thinner and sleeker Walkmans these days, but carrying around a device just for radio in addition to your mobile phone or tablet just doesn’t sit well with the majority of consumers.

 Despite All Of The Hype, Terrestrial Radio Still Has Its Own Unique Benefits.

While digital radio is gaining momentum due to these benefits, terrestrial radio still has a hold on the American public for reasons of its own. For starters, some people prefer to not have to choose the music they listen to, and they like a DJ playing the top hits or genre-specific hits of that station for them.
This also helps with song and artist discovery, just in a different way than some of the streaming services.

 Terrestrial radio lives and breathes local content. As wavelengths and signals can only travel so far, radio stations are generally encouraged to maintain some sense of locality in their programming and possibly even sound choice. This includes local news, music from local artists and even advertisements for local businesses that you just can’t get from digital radio.

 In terms of artist royalties, radio stations, for the most part, have got a system, and it’s a system that has worked for many years. Streaming and digital radio services are still trying to work out the kinks in their own plans for rewarding artists for their music, and many people—especially artists—are turned off by this fact.

 And finally, terrestrial radio is free. Several of these digital and streaming providers do end up having free music as well, but terrestrial radio will always be free. No subscriptions necessary. If these providers ever decide to go subscription only, terrestrial radio will always be free. While digital radio does pose something of a threat to terrestrial radio, the traditional medium is just too far engrained to be going anywhere anytime soon. There may be some adaptation involved as the music industry continues to evolve over time, but for the most part, terrestrial radio has found and will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of music listeners.

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KL&R2'S LEAD MAN,KEVIN WHEELER RELEASES NEW CD SINGLE ON OCTOBER 8,2013

by Dwight L. Quinn

On October 8,2013 Quinn Records TM will release Let's Go Party, a follow up to Kevin's, Got My Swag On a recent release on Quinn Records TM label. Recorded in Stafford, Virginia and produced by Kevin himself who is a two-timeGrammy-nominee, James Powell - Bass Guitar,Kevin Wheeler Jr. - Drummer/Background Vocals Larry Mount - keyboards, Mike Bella - Lead Guitar,Harvey Lee - Percussions/Background Vocals, all are bringing to this album a solid vourage of sound and soul that come from Kevin's long years of singing and ministering to the Gospel.

Let's Go Party is written by Bobby Conerly and Charles Burton. Kevin was taken in by the
song for the Club fun and feel. Some of Kevin's previous songs all have the presents of life
and excitement intrenched deep into the lyrics, tempo and beats.

Kevin is feeling good about this Album. Kevin said his hope is that everyone who listens to
Let's Go Party, feels it like he did. Kevin is now working with a new East-coast Agency and
is planning his national tour in support of the album.

Kevin's history is unfolding.KL was born and raised in the Washington DC metropolitan area,
he was inspired in music by his grandfather, the late Grant Williams 111, who played the tenor
saxophone for Louis Armstrong band KL, started his musical training at a young age in the
traditional Baptist church.

K L started playing music professionally in the late 70`s with a local GO GO band.
Then he went on to form his own national gospel group. The group recorded its first gospel album
on Redemption Records which included the instant hit Victory, which vaulted the victory album to
number 18 on the Billboard charts. The album was a huge success and the group was nominated
for the GMWA Excellence award, Dove award, and Soul Train music nominee. The group has also
charted the Billboard at least 5 times.

Kevin first recorded under his own name for Quinn Records TM in 2004, along with the R2, they
fisrt national release was titled,Can You Get Away written by Oliver Johnson. Since that time Kevin
has gone on to record and release five albums on the Quinn Records TM label. He toured with
the Divine Messengers and recorded for the now defunct Redemption Records before stepping
out on his own. As the head of his own group, he quickly made a name for himself in the soul n'
blues arena, doing live show in and around the Washington D.C., Stafford and Maryland area.

Kevin Wheeler & KL&R2 is rapidly gaining the respect and recognition as a soul n' blues force
to reckon with. His pure passion for the music is the driving force behind Kevin's tireless efforts
to becoming the next-best soul and blues artist. So the World had better get ready. Kevin Wheeler & KL&R2 has a Show for you.

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MOBILE IS NOT AN OPTION,MOBILE IS A MUST!

by Dwight L. Quinn

Mobile is no longer just a luxury, which is available to an exclusive class of society. 

It has now emerged as a necessity for users, developers and businesses alike. 

Users who once browsed Websites now do so, on their mobile devices.
Everything, including payment, has now become mobile.

For the first time, web and mobile measurement firm comScore Inc. is breaking 

out mobile commerce sales by product category. The firm offers a glimpse at what 

mobile shoppers are buying.

Following are select product categories, the percentage of web sales from desktop/laptop computers, the percentage from smartphones, and the percentage from tablets, for the first half of 2013, according to comScore:

Event tickets, 84.6%, 10.9%, 4.5%.

Apparel and accessories, 90.3%, 6.2%, 3.5%.

Consumer electronics, 94.4%, 2.6%, 2.9%.

Computer hardware, 94.5%, 3.3%, 2.1%.

Consumer packaged goods, 95.6%, 3.0%, 1.3%.

Overall, 90.4% of total web sales came from desktops and laptops in the first half 

of 2013, 6.0% from smartphones and 3.5% from tablets, comScore says. 

Mobile commerce sales hit $10.6 billion in the first half of 2013, comScore finds, 

up 27.7% from $8.3 billion during the first half of 2012.

“While mobile devices are already extremely influential in the overall buying process, 

they are also beginning to drive a meaningful percentage of digital commerce

,” says comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni. “One out of every ten consumer e-commerce 

dollars is now spent using either a smartphone or a tablet, and growth in this segment 

of the market is outpacing that of traditional e-commerce by a factor of 2x, which itself 

is growing at rates in the mid-teens. Any channel shift has the potential to be disruptive 

to established revenue streams, and it would appear that m-commerce spending has

reached enough of a critical mass that key stakeholders must begin to address this new 

market dynamic today or risk losing competitive advantage.”

Hence, it would be desirable for you to move with the changing times and adapt to

 the latest mobile technologies. It is no more enough to merely get someone create 

an app for your business – you also need an IT team which is “mobile-literate” and 

can take care of post mobile app development aspects, such as developing an 

effective mobile strategy, promoting the app and so on.

Today, each and every company does need to create a powerful enough mobile 

presence. In case you are not ready to develop a mobile app for your business yet, 

you should think of the next best thing – that of creating a mobile Website to 

showcase your products and services. This Website should ideally be compatible for

 viewing on a number of different mobile devices.

You will have to do a bit of research in order to hire the right app developer or team.

You could ask your business contacts or visit forums online and post your query. 

Once you choose a developer, follow the above-mentioned steps to ensure that your app 

development process is smooth and trouble-free.

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