12 Transparent Business Cards That Really Rock
If you want to leave a good impression, hand them something they won’t throw away like these clear business cards. They’re made of thin recycled plastic that’s still gentle to mother nature. Your card will surely stand out from all the other cards. Check out these 12 modern transparent business cards for inspiration: ________________________________________________ James […]
7 Design Tips From Graphic Design God Milton Glaser
We cannot talk about graphic design without talking about Milton Glaser. He is one of the most celebrated designers in America and around the world, best known for his iconic I <3 NY, the psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, and the Brooklyn Brewery logo. What makes Milton Glaser a celebrated artist is that he’s more than just a graphic designer, he’s […]
Increase Sales of Your T-shirt Business in 10 Days
You’ve pretty much given it all you’ve got but your t-shirt business is not taking off? What’s wrong? You thought setting up a t-shirt business is easy. And you know what? It is. What’s hard is running a t-shirt business. The tools are relatively affordable, conceptualizing designs is a breeze…but no one’s paying attention, no […]
2016 Best Record Package Grammy Nominees (and The Winner)
In this day where everything is digital, you might think that hard format is irrelevant. But we would like to believe that that isn’t the case. We’re not naive though. We know that CDs are not selling the way they used to back in the day. However, they’re not extinct and will not be in […]
Music Packaging of the Week: Love by Marco Argiro
Creative Agency: BLOK Creative Directors: Vaishnavi Mahendran, Zarko Dumicic Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work Client: Marco Argiro Location: New York, USA Packaging Contents: Music CD & Vinyl Packaging Materials: Paper We here at Unified are obsessed with beautiful vinyl packaging. We’ve been making creative releases since 2008 and lovely packaging has become an obsession of […]
8 Awful Ways Artists Deal With the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Rejection Letters
Sending applications, even just the simplest non-life-altering ones, can be addictive. It gives us an illusion that our dreams are just within our reach, and can be achieved in just a few clicks. For every application we send out, we plant a seed of hope in our hearts and we cannot wait to start reading […]
7 Film Distribution Hacks That Will Increase Your Distribution Success
#1 Define your goal The first question I’d ask of yourself is what is your goal in distribution? Is it to make money? Is it to get accolades? Is it to get the film the widest possible audience? These things occasionally coincide, but I wouldn’t expect it. I’d also think about who your audience is. Is it […]
Simple Self-Promotion Tips Every Artist Must Follow
Don’t think of it as promotion. And while we’re talking about “promotion,” let’s consider calling it something else. Like “sales,” the word “promotion” can cause us to get caught up in fear-based stories around money, value, perceived bragging, or competition. My preference is to reframe it according to how I want it to be received: […]
T-shirt Packaging So Unique You’d Wan’t to Buy Them All
If you’re selling t-shirts and you want to really stand above the rest, do not just package it in what everyone else is packaging shirts (which is probably just regular plastic bags). Packaging your t-shirts in really cool packaging like the ones below could not only increase sales, it can also enhance your brand. It’s […]
Tips on Selling More Merch From Musicians Who Always Sell A Lot During Gigs
It’s not enough that you have catchy designs for your merch, you have to know how to sell them! Here are some tips on how you can maximize gigs to boost your merch sales from artists who are selling merch like hot cakes: #1 Get Merch Sellers You see tweets and Facebook posts from touring bands […]