Today our Free Form segment focuses on a Musical Artist with a unique sound and a different approach to media and his career. Andy Zipf has been touring and bringing a new form of music and free enterprise to his industry.

Zipf’s focus has been devoted to growing a grass roots push for his music. He has opted out of the big label companies in order to have more control over his career. Below are some excerpts from our Interview:

Nellis: Tell me what forms of Social Media are you using today to promote yourself?

Zipf: I started out on MySpace, which I still use. I have really begun spending more time on Facebook and using Twitter when driving/going to shows that I will play at that night or later that week.

Nellis: Can you compare MySpace & Facebook for your business?

Zipf: In MySpace I have over 10,000 friends but only about 10% of them are truly following my career or music. However, Facebook has really streamlined the process and I have approximately 1,000 friends but they are all known quantities. What I mean is that I have met them at a show or they are friends of friends that enjoy my music. I have found it to be the “online word of mouth”.

Nellis: How many people approach you to be their “friend” a week?

Zipf: It is hard to say but on average 10 a week. Normally there is a huge spike just before or after I play a show in a new town or area.

Nellis: You mentioned Twitter earlier, are there any other sites or widgets that you use?

Zipf: I take widgets from REVERB NATION I love using their Tour Map so that my fans can see where and when I play and have played in the past. It really helps to keep people informed.

Nellis: There are thousands of places business owners can spend their time… If only one venue which would you tell them to use?

Zipf: I would choose Facebook… you can even create separate pages and do advertising within Facebook.

Andy Zipf, thank you for your time below is Zipf’s Facebook Profile Page- become his friend today:

Andy Zipf’s Personal Page: Andy Zipf

Artist Facebook Page: Andy Zipf

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