How to Get the Gig: 3 Tips on Turning Leads Into Bookings

Posted by The Bash on July 10, 2015

Oregon-based Classic Rock group, The Rick Jones Band, has a story worth sharing.

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4 Ways to Get Booked Using Social Media

Posted by Erin Freed on May 28, 2015

Did you know that almost 1.7 billion people have active social media accounts? The average user spends nearly 2 hours per day on social platforms. Between smartphones, desktops, tablets and watches, technology has provided us with endless opportunities to stay social throughout the day. 

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Elvis Impersonator Rick Torres Hits 700 Bookings!

Posted by Peter G on March 23, 2015

Breaking news: Elvis Impersonator Rick Torres has just reach a major milestone of earning 700 bookings through GigMasters.

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Tax Tips to Make April Less Daunting

Posted by Rick Buckholz on December 9, 2014

A few months back, we sought out the expertise of professional CPA, Scott Brenner, to compile some tips to make the tax deadline less daunting. Here’s what he had to say:

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7 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Tools

Posted by The Bash on September 22, 2014

Of course, the best marketing tool for event professionals is The Bash (formerly GigMasters). But in terms of your web design, branding

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7 Reasons Why You Need Social Media

Posted by Mary Ellen Skawinski on May 27, 2014

For many, the world of social media seems a daunting place. What with its constantly changing vernacular, its countless platforms that wax and wane in popularity— MySpace? That’s so 2004. But wait, it’s making a comeback! Nope, scratch that. It’s still uncool.— its ability to dispense “digital footprints” capable of following users for years to come. It’s enough to make you want to run the other way and hide behind the old Rolodex— at least you weren’t expected to “Like”, “Follow”, or “+1” each and every friend you kept in there…

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Event Planners: 7 Easy Ways to Brand Your Profile

Posted by The Bash on February 10, 2014

As part of our recent category expansion, we opened the door to professional event planners looking to list their services on The Bash (formerly GigMasters). Now event planners, coordinators, and designers alike can create custom profiles to advertise their businesses to the 30,000 prospective clients on our site daily. Sound good? We thought so!

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Tips from the Professionals: Comedian Dan Nainan

Posted by Mary Ellen Skawinski on January 17, 2014

Working as a professional comedian requires a whole lot of funny jokes and one serious work ethic.

Just ask Dan Nainan. The professional stand-up comedian sat down with us for our “Tips from the Professionals” series and shared some of his best advice that any event industry professional is going to want to check out.

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Wedding Ceremony Music Costs [CHART]

Posted by Chelsea Pellegrino on November 11, 2013

The 2013 Wedding Season is just about wrapping up. You know what that means – 2014 wedding bookings are rolling in! When we think of wedding entertainment, we tend to focus immediately on the reception – but keep in mind that ceremony gigs can bring in a pretty penny, too!

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Member Spotlight: ProSoundProviders

Posted by Mary Ellen Skawinski on July 31, 2013

Some kids dream about being an astronaut, or a doctor, or an athlete. For Rodney Fludd, the dream was a little different. Unconventional, even.

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