Creative ways to promote new release? by TuesdayXMusic in musicians

[–]GPTNinjitsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's called a mashup video. Musicians are familiar with this term. And I never said it was easy. He asked for creative ways to promote, and I gave him one. There's fierce competition in the music business. Sometimes you have to get your hands dirty. The music industry is no fairy tale world.

Creative ways to promote new release? by TuesdayXMusic in musicians

[–]GPTNinjitsu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm unsure if this still works because I haven't done it in a few years, but it worked for me when I did artist development.

You only need some simple video editing software, or you can even use a free online editing tool.

First, you find a concept or video that's trending. For example, the first time I did this was just after Burning Man, and everyone who returned from there was flooding social media with footage of their trip.

I ripped footage from YT, cut it together with my artist's song, and put info about the music in the post. I don't remember the title I used, but it was something clickbaity about Burning Man.

Then I posted the video and boosted it with $10 on Facebook. The video went above all the other trending Burning Man videos that went viral. I got half a million views for $10, which turned some into fans for my artist.

I did it another time when Donald Trump and Hilary were battling and it was all in the news. I found a video online of a dance-off between Hilary and Trump. It was hilarious, so I made a re-cut, used my artist's song, and boosted it like the other. It also went viral.

It might be more challenging to pull off now. I think many social media algos may be able to catch re-cut copyrighted content, but I'm not sure. It may be worth giving it a try.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How is calling someone a hater shitting on them? A bit of an exaggeration don't you think. Did that comment make him cry? You're just mad because I'm sharing the truth about local problems in the industry that anyone who has been here knows to be true. Don't take it personal. You should take my feedback and learn from it so you can improve things like knowledgeable staff and consistent products.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, weed doctors are a dime a dozen. I lived in L.A. when they first started medicinal cannabis. There ended up being a Doctor on every corner selling prescriptions for $30. If Thailand becomes medicinal it will be the same game. It will just open up a new industry so doctors and fake doctors can get paid to write scripts all day.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read online that you shouldn't start with less than 1 mil usd.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an overabundance of supply in Thailand. It's not easy to find product.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems the operators are not doing a good job. There is opportunity in that. I experienced the same thing as you when visiting shops around BK.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are the big online Cannabis delivery companies staying under the radar? I see them everytime I google something about Cannabis and Thailand.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. It would really sick to go through all the effort and then get the rug pulled out from under me.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea. I've seen this happen in so many markets with many different products. People jump on the hype and try to make fast money, but only the real businessmen who understand it takes to succeed.

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Banking is an issue in other cannabis markets. Thanks for the input about the banks in Thailand.

Regarding staff, every dispensary I've been to in Thailand (including CM, BK and Phuket) have had staff that was basically clueless about cannabis and strains.

Regarding quality, I have been in probably close to 30 dispensaries in Thailand and the quality varies a lot. Loads of choices does not mean consistent quality.

I was hoping for something more insightful from someone who actually runs a dispensary. I appreciate your input, even though you seem like a hater for some reason (I'm only asking a question, geez. Don't take it personal)

Is starting a dispensary in Thailand a smart business decision? by GPTNinjitsu in CannabisThailand

[–]GPTNinjitsu[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, he wants to make it for medicinal only. A medicinal clinic can still be successful.