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Post by bullsfan on Jul 5, 2012 17:12:52 GMT -5
I'm curious about DMG, too, JazzRocks. I guess they probably got the bits in People magazine, maybe GMA and Kimmel. Sounds like Queen was coordinated through them (although they obviously don't get credit for setting this one up) Honestly, what else have they done? Adam really did not get a ton of major promo this time. Of course there wasn't much time with his UK schedule.
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Post by nica575 on Jul 5, 2012 17:29:43 GMT -5
What actually has DMG been responsible for? Was it involved in the Queen gigs? Is it limited to management in the US? I've been under the impression that they too (along with RCA) have dropped the ball in promoting Adam because he's been MIA in the US pretty much. Am I being unnecessarily harsh? If they have been involved in UK promotion then I will enjoy my words tonight with a glass of pinot grigio. Glad to see RCA Promo tweeted after the fact about Adam's "unbelievable performance in Kiev with Queen". Too little, too late? Aren't they responsible for all the festival gigs? and the radio concert gigs? The one-of casino and fair gigs? Just look at Adam's calendar - there are plenty of concerts coming up. |
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Post by melliemom on Jul 5, 2012 17:36:29 GMT -5
What actually has DMG been responsible for? Was it involved in the Queen gigs? Is it limited to management in the US? I've been under the impression that they too (along with RCA) have dropped the ball in promoting Adam because he's been MIA in the US pretty much. Am I being unnecessarily harsh? If they have been involved in UK promotion then I will enjoy my words tonight with a glass of pinot grigio. Glad to see RCA Promo tweeted after the fact about Adam's "unbelievable performance in Kiev with Queen". Too little, too late? Aren't they responsible for all the festival gigs? and the radio concert gigs? The one-of casino and fair gigs? Just look at Adam's calendar - there are plenty of concerts coming up. I'm guessing here.. but if it's PR stuff.... a couple of TV kids shows probably Magazine articles,newspaper articles,TV mentions, Out. Turtle magazine,entertainment tonight kind of thing.. MTV gig,VH1 talking gig. For a while I was exhausted from all the press,couldn't keep up. |
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Post by chasingeden on Jul 5, 2012 18:03:49 GMT -5
The QUEEN gig is the thing that , imo, made this whole promo an uncharted path. It's a bit exciting, a bit apprehensive, and a bit mystifying. It's the road that Adam decided to walk. He is taking on two separate duties/tasks/burdens simultaneously. His ultimate goal is still the eventual success of TRESPASSING. At the present time, I know his radar is still up when it comes to radio, not just US, and RCA is looking globally, imo. They know the importance of radio success and want it. I believe we will see a more concerted effort after the QUEEN concerts are delivered. They (Adam et al) will have a better grasp on the effects, if any, in the UK. Someone upthread mentioned wine?... enjoy and drink some. I know Adam would want you to.  |
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Post by sage on Jul 5, 2012 19:56:21 GMT -5
And another thing. (don't get me started LOL). I could never really find Trespassing iHeart radio videos on radio websites this era did you guys? I don't even remember if it was only a few or zero that I saw. Nope, nada, nowhere to be found on any Clear Channel site. Fans who took their own vids uploaded theirs to You Tube. But the professionally filmed one, nowhere to be found. Although RCA reported to the writer of the Billboard article that Adam was taping the IHeartRadio performances to be posted on "hundreds" of Clear Channel sites. Haven't found it on one yet and I've looked for it. Wonder who was responsible for following up with Clear Channel to make sure that actually happened. Or maybe Adam just did that show for his health, I don't know. Just one of many reasons why I don't trust what RCA says as far as I can throw them. Just like they announced how they have "no plans" to drop KA and "fully stand behind him and support him" even after he's sold what 30K, if that much? And have given him no further promo to help him. Who believes that whopper they're telling? As far as Adam saying there will be more singles, I believe he's telling the truth. He just didn't specify if that meant the US. Other countries got more singles than the US got from FYE as well. He just didn't get to do music vids for them. Canada got Sleepwalker. Some small countries got Aftermath (Finland). If I'm not mistaken, Fever was released in NZ or somewhere. They just weren't really promoted. NCOE is technically the first single for the UK cause after BTIKM flopped in the US and Canada, they abandoned the idea of releasing it in the UK, even though Shoshanna tweeted early on it would be going to UK radio. She quickly backtracked on that when plans were scrapped. Frankly, I think RCA is waiting to see how he does in the UK before they do anything else in the US. If he doesn't hit in the UK this time around, I don't see them throwing support behind a third single in the US. |
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Post by JazzRocks on Jul 6, 2012 7:33:15 GMT -5
What actually has DMG been responsible for? Was it involved in the Queen gigs? Is it limited to management in the US? I've been under the impression that they too (along with RCA) have dropped the ball in promoting Adam because he's been MIA in the US pretty much. Am I being unnecessarily harsh? If they have been involved in UK promotion then I will enjoy my words tonight with a glass of pinot grigio. Glad to see RCA Promo tweeted after the fact about Adam's "unbelievable performance in Kiev with Queen". Too little, too late? Aren't they responsible for all the festival gigs? and the radio concert gigs? The one-of casino and fair gigs? Just look at Adam's calendar - there are plenty of concerts coming up. I really don't know what they're responsible for so it's hard to judge. I thought the radio concert gigs were a form of payback but idk. I do know that the TV appearances were absolute minimum for an artist releasing new music. I'm in the camp that thinks the Queen gigs are a big plus right now. The possible promo from this is huge (if RCA Promo gets off its ass & decides to actually DO something). This sets him apart from all the other pop artists because no one else in pop music today could do this successfully. |
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Post by isitjustme on Jul 6, 2012 13:12:47 GMT -5
Coming late to the discussion. I don't remember when Adam & Queen first came up, but do you suppose RCA got their noses bent out of shape when Adam told them he wanted to take the Queen gig ... when RCA perhaps wanted a Trespassing push? Just guessing here ... could explain why RCA isn't promoting Queenbert (are they getting anything out of it?). Might have taken Adam out of the TP push for, what ... an extra month or so.
Also seems that DMG has been so busy with Katy Perry ... filming for the past year the 'Katy Perry' 3-D movie that opens today in theaters ... a MOVIE!!!! Plus all the other TV shows ... the 1 hour special ... 4th of July thing ... lots of late night spots ... they have her everywhere.
Then again, I guess she's their sure thing.
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Post by chasingeden on Jul 6, 2012 13:15:55 GMT -5
I'm in the camp that thinks the Queen gigs are a big plus right now. The possible promo from this is huge (if RCA Promo gets off its ass & decides to actually DO something). This sets him apart from all the other pop artists because no one else in pop music today could do this successfully. While the QUEEN gig does give great exposure to Adam, please keep in mind that these are, afterall, QUEEN's concerts. Any PR or official promo on Adam's behalf would be more successful with some meaningful cooperation from QUEEN and some level of respectful discretion from Adam. No matter how convinced Brian and Roger might be with Adam's ability to carry their show, they, like Adam, are also charting an unknown territory. Building excitement is all wonderful (which, imo, they have done) but building expectations is something else. Let Adam prove himself in the UK concerts first .. and then more than likely you will see some action. |
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Post by lambo on Jul 6, 2012 19:27:54 GMT -5
Frankly, I think RCA is waiting to see how he does in the UK before they do anything else in the US. If he doesn't hit in the UK this time around, I don't see them throwing support behind a third single in the US. I'm feeling confident about here in the UK. The exposure has been amazing, when my own grandparents tell me "oh hey Adam Lambert stuff in the paper" or non-Adam fans tell me "oh hey I saw Adam Lambert on Graham Norton, he's really good live" then I know it's working! Getting good airplay too, pre-orders for NCOE and TP are strong. I can't see it not cracking the top 40, and maybe the Radio 1 DJs will take notice and be more into it than they were FYE. Can only hope but I'm feeling positive ;D On Wednesday is the midweek chart show so we'll know roughly what to expect on next Sunday. All digits crossed! :D |
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Post by bullsfan on Jul 6, 2012 20:15:14 GMT -5
isitjustme, I have had some of the same thoughts regarding RCA and the queen concerts. I wonder if they are on the same page as Adam in terms of this? The timing with regards to Trespassing and it's promo isn't the best. Adam has gotten to do a bunch of stuff in the UK since he is there (which is great), but Trespassing promo has seemed to come to a stop in the US and any place else that isn't the UK (basically, I am thinking of Australia and Canada, here). I hope RCA isn't ticked about this---they have done nothing to publically support and promote these concerts.
The sales for Trespassing in the US are kind of taking a nose-dive. I just hope Adam and his RCA team are in-synch with all this.
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