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Tone Box Digital and Wired.com : Thanks For Voting!

Tone Box Digital — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:53:53 +0000

As many of you know Tone Box Digital was chosen as one of the five finalist in Wired.com’s small business program. The program launched today and I wanted to get the word out.

Tone Box Digital is an indie label and distribution service for the arts. We currently distribute and market over 25 artists and are working on digital distribution for independent films and shorts. Unlike the other competitors, Tone Box Digital is funded by one individual. No backers. No investors. No deep pockets. Just one individual, me. That’s not me complaining, I am 100% proud that Tone Box has survived this long and has been making a profit (small as is) since it was launched in late 2003. What’s the coolest thing about Tone Box? The best part is that the artists make more money than anyone in the chain. This gives them the opportunity to make a living at what they do best.

I’d like to ask you to take a minute or two and go vote for Tone Box and all that I am trying to accomplish.

It’s real simple. Go to this Link. Check out the video… have a giggle or two at my chattering and then vote!

To vote hit the red button with the arrow above it. It’s right beside my video to the left.

Thanks for all the support and help over the years. I couldn’t have done any of this without my friends, family and most importantly the artists that have let me be a part of their music.

Wired.com and Small Biz Finalists

Tone Box Digital — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:36:29 +0000

I just finished my interview/video with Wired.com and have really enjoyed the whole process. Wired.com has started a new small business section on their website and to kick it off they asked for submissions for small businesses that aligned with the Wired mentality. I submitted Tone Box Digital, my indie record label/distribution service to them and truthfully, forgot about it. A few weeks ago I received an email that said I was one of five finalists- wow. As a finalist they flew me to NY to shoot a short video to talk about Tone Box. On December 1st all the videos will go live on Wired.com and you, the public, get to decide who is the winner.

The other finalists are really cool and have some super great ideas! I’m in great company and am honored to be among them. No matter who wins this thing we are all going to benefit from the exposure. Here are the other finalists and their websites, great stuff and great minds behind them all!

Scryve: a collaborative web resource and browser tool combination that provides a resource for environmentally and socially aware Internet browsing. (check out the firefox plugin!)
CrowdSPRING : was started to help people from around the world access creative talent, and to help creatives from across the globe find new customers
Greenlines: Classic boardshorts made from 100% recycled polyester fabric.
Every purchase supports your local beach.
Livespeakr: The LiveSpeakR™ is a boombox in your pocket! Designed for use with the iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed by a customer, for the customer.
and me. Tone Box Digital- You can check us out to!

Wired.com Small Biz

Tone Box Digital — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:18:03 +0000

I’m excited to let you guys know that Tone Box Digital has been chosen as a finalist in the Wired.com small business program. A few months back Wired.com asked for submissions from small businesses who use technology and are pushing the envelope with a new business model.

Tone Box was one of five companies chosen out of hundreds… I’m very excited and am hoping to push through this- no matter who wins, the exposure will be huge. Wired.com is flying me to New York this morning to shoot a short video piece about Tone Box and how we use technology and why we would benefit from some additional help in building this model.

The video will be posted on Wired.com starting December 1 and the public will be voting on the winner. I’ll be keeping you guys up to date and letting you know when and how to vote as the time gets closer.

Thanks for supporting indie artists and music!