502 Does Wolfgang Van Halen Disrespect His Fans? Why Respecting Your Fans is So Important.

The Music Biz Weekly

Visit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. Wolfgang Van Halen has been having some back and forth with fans for a while now. But it seems in a recent Twitter thread he might have gone a bit too far with this Twitter reply to a fan, “No one deserves attention. For being a fan or otherwise. Just because I’ve never responded to YOU doesn’t mean I don’t respond to fans. Expecting things just because you’re a fan is just dumb. Nothing worse than an entitled fan. Oof.” — Wolfgang Van Halen This was a reply to this Tweet from a fan Rachel, “Although I gotta say, if I got a nice comment back from him, personally, that would make my freakin month. I just wish he would comment back to his fans sometimes, instead of only commenting to the haters. They don’t deserve the attention. Ya know?” Rachel replied to Wolfgang with, “I am actually so disappointed right now I won’t listen to the album (it’s norm on 24/7 on my car.” Just like that, a supportive fan stopped supporting Wolfgang. It’s a fine line between love and hate and it seems Wolfgang might have pushed this fan over the line. Read: http://metalsludge.tv/van-hater-is-wolfgang-van-halen-hating-on-his-fans-the-females-too-no-one-deserves-attention-for-being-a-fan-or-otherwise/ Download Jay Gilbert’s Release Planner. - https://bit.ly/39EDAyD Download Michael Brandvold Release Checklists. - https://bit.ly/3ue9X0m Our Sponsors: • Get free shipping on CD orders of 100+ from DiscMakers.com with code FREEBIZ (up to a $150 value!). • Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www.Hypebot.com • Visit Bandsintown to manage your tour dates and communicate with your fans. www.Bandsintown.com Listen to the Music Biz Weekly on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Stitcher, Tune-in, Soundcloud, AudioMack, Google Play: http://smarturl.it/musicbiz 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 customer 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 KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few. If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at: email: me (at) mikebrandvold.com Website: www.MichaelBrandvold.com ---- As a teenager in the Pacific Northwest, Jay smuggled his Canon F-1 into rock concerts to get the perfect shot of the likes of Van Halen, Queen and Cheap Trick. After college, he toured as a musician gaining invaluable experience in what it takes to create and promote an album. He later translated that knowledge as an executive with Universal, Sony and Warner Music Groups. He moved to San Francisco and finally to Los Angeles for Universal Music where he worked for 18 years, most recently as VP New Media and Online Marketing for Universal Music Enterprises. Jay has been on the cutting edge of Digital Sales & Marketing with Universal, Starbucks Entertainment, Fox and Warner Music. It is this unique perspective as a musician, music executive, and fan that makes Jay‘s approach to Digital Strategy and Online Marketing so artist-friendly.” Jay co-founded Label Service company LABEL LOGIC and also works with clients as an independent consultant. He publishes a weekly industry news email called Your Morning Coffee. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/2cuQbb2 email: [e-mail] Website: http://www.jaygilbertconsulting.com