Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and fan acquisition and retention.

Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael's skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com's multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.

Michael has also managed the online efforts for Dream Theater, Bill Ortiz, Andy Gibson, Alexa Carter, Greg Kihn, Little Caeser, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.

WTF is Wrong with Some of You People! It is Just a Opinion. Do Not Open Your Mouth Until You Listen!
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WTF is Wrong with Some of You People! It is Just a Opinion. Do Not Open Your Mouth Until You Listen!
Eric Carr Was No Where Near the Quality of a Drummer that Eric Singer Is.
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Eric Carr Was No Where Near the Quality of a Drummer that Eric Singer Is.
Bands Listen Up! Do You Follow the 80-20 Rule for Posting?
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Bands Listen Up! Do You Follow the 80-20 Rule for Posting?
KISS Destroyer Super Deluxe 6 LP Box Set, Yes of No?
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KISS Destroyer Super Deluxe 6 LP Box Set, Yes of No?
YouTube Shorts Increases Videos to 3 Minutes & Spotify Wrapped Video Clips
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YouTube Shorts Increases Videos to 3 Minutes & Spotify Wrapped Video Clips
We Discuss the McRib, Judas Priest, Arnel Pineda/Journey and Tommy is Back!
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We Discuss the McRib, Judas Priest, Arnel Pineda/Journey and Tommy is Back!
Addressing our Most Common Client Issue - Who Has Access to the Many Online Accounts
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Addressing our Most Common Client Issue - Who Has Access to the Many Online Accounts
Look Out For These Red Flags When Signing with a Record Label
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Look Out For These Red Flags When Signing with a Record Label
Izzy Wants to Replace Tommy Sommers, Does He Make the Cut?
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Izzy Wants to Replace Tommy Sommers, Does He Make the Cut?
Musicians Success Could Be Right Around the Corner, Just Keep Trying
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Musicians Success Could Be Right Around the Corner, Just Keep Trying
Mark Cicchini, Did He Save Three Sides of the Coin or Is He Just a Turd In The Punchbowl?
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Mark Cicchini, Did He Save Three Sides of the Coin or Is He Just a Turd In The Punchbowl?
“Remember rock ’n’ roll? You guys used to rock ’n’ roll real good.” - Creem Magazine Dynasty Review
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“Remember rock ’n’ roll? You guys used to rock ’n’ roll real good.” - Creem Magazine Dynasty Review
KISS Destroyer… This sure ain't the scuzzy Kiss we all came to love. Creem Magazine July 1976
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KISS Destroyer… This sure ain't the scuzzy Kiss we all came to love. Creem Magazine July 1976
Greg Kihn RIP… We Remember and Share Our Stories and Memories #gregkihn
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Greg Kihn RIP… We Remember and Share Our Stories and Memories #gregkihn
Play Along This Week: Which KISS Album Divides Fandom the Most?
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Play Along This Week: Which KISS Album Divides Fandom the Most?
Fact Is Nothing Would Have Saved The Elder It Was So Bad It Nearly Ended KISS
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Fact Is Nothing Would Have Saved The Elder It Was So Bad It Nearly Ended KISS
You Have a Small Budget How to Spend it On Radio Promotion and Sync Licensing
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You Have a Small Budget How to Spend it On Radio Promotion and Sync Licensing
Success is a Team Effort but the Artist is the One Who Often Sabotages their Own Career
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Success is a Team Effort but the Artist is the One Who Often Sabotages their Own Career
Our Unpopular KISS Opinions That Will Cause Other KISS Fans to Say… No Way You Are Wrong!
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Our Unpopular KISS Opinions That Will Cause Other KISS Fans to Say… No Way You Are Wrong!
Early Days of KISS on the Web, the Indy KISS Expo and KISSArmyWarehouse
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Early Days of KISS on the Web, the Indy KISS Expo and KISSArmyWarehouse
Bands Here are 32 Video Content Ideas for Creating Vertical Videos
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Bands Here are 32 Video Content Ideas for Creating Vertical Videos
KISS I Was Made For Lovin’ You Passes One Billion Streams on Spotify
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KISS I Was Made For Lovin’ You Passes One Billion Streams on Spotify
Musicians Mental Health, Wellness and Overcoming Hurdles
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Musicians Mental Health, Wellness and Overcoming Hurdles
Jason Hook on the End of KISS, the Avatars and His Favorite and Least Favorite KISS Albums
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Jason Hook on the End of KISS, the Avatars and His Favorite and Least Favorite KISS Albums
Peter Arquette Talks About the Future of KISS Expos and His Retirement from KISS Museum
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Peter Arquette Talks About the Future of KISS Expos and His Retirement from KISS Museum
How to Setup and Organize a Street Team to Promote Your Next Tour or Release
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How to Setup and Organize a Street Team to Promote Your Next Tour or Release
Drum Legend Carmine Appice Talks Cactus, KISS, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin and more!
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Drum Legend Carmine Appice Talks Cactus, KISS, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin and more!
How Musicians Can Book More Gigs Using GigSalad
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How Musicians Can Book More Gigs Using GigSalad
WOW! Legendary Guitarist Pat Travers Shares Some KISS Stories and a LOT More!
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WOW! Legendary Guitarist Pat Travers Shares Some KISS Stories and a LOT More!
Learn From the Mistakes that Other Musicians Have Made
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Learn From the Mistakes that Other Musicians Have Made