Elvis …
The 16th of August will mark the 33rd anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death yet he still holds a place in the hearts of millions of music fans across the generations. We are all familiar with the lyrics, the high collared jumpsuits and those thrusting hips but how did Elvis get to be so famous?
Our society is so dependant on the web that it’s hard to imagine today’s musicians being promoted purely on poster campaigns, newspaper interviews or concerts. YouTube, MySpace, social media all play a huge part in the digital pr that exposes unknown artists to a worldwide audience. How many become successful is another story. Many an X Factor finalist has discovered all the traditional press and digital pr in the world won’t make you successful if you can’t sing for toffee. Elvis made it because he was a heady mix of raw talent, good looks, charm, and ambition, earning him the title of the King of rock n roll.
If Elvis was still alive today, chatting to fans on Twitter, what would you ask him?
Our society is so dependant on the web that it’s hard to imagine today’s musicians being promoted purely on poster campaigns, newspaper interviews or concerts. YouTube, MySpace, social media all play a huge part in the digital pr that exposes unknown artists to a worldwide audience. How many become successful is another story. Many an X Factor finalist has discovered all the traditional press and digital pr in the world won’t make you successful if you can’t sing for toffee. Elvis made it because he was a heady mix of raw talent, good looks, charm, and ambition, earning him the title of the King of rock n roll.
If Elvis was still alive today, chatting to fans on Twitter, what would you ask him?
Posted: August 11th, 2010 under Digital PR, Online PR, Revolver PR.
Tags: #RevolverPR, Digital PR, digitally enabled consultancy, Elvis, music, social media, social networking, Twitter