Art Bell

[BellBoy]

Ok, here is a report as I see it now. We have a damn good product, in my view easily the best product by a mile. We have quality programming, we have far better audio, we don't whore the show out with infomercials, we have a small number of commercials, the RSS feed is up to Industry standard and the audio on it is awesome. We are continuing to get subs at 7.99 so all is well.

The only thing we need is to get the word out that we are here, most Don't even know we exist, this is
changing but slowly, we need some way to get the word out faster, I know there are a lot of good thinkers here so any idea's are welcome. Most people joining now we're told by somebody and say something like Wow I thought Art was still in the Philippines. So at this point it's just getting the word out that we exist.

Art

Sounds like it's time for "The Blitz: Redux"

[starrmtn001]

Ok, here is a report as I see it now. We have a damn good product, in my view easily the best product by a mile. We have quality programming, we have far better audio, we don't whore the show out with infomercials, we have a small number of commercials, the RSS feed is up to Industry standard and the audio on it is awesome. We are continuing to get subs at 7.99 so all is well.

The only thing we need is to get the word out that we are here, most Don't even know we exist, this is
changing but slowly, we need some way to get the word out faster, I know there are a lot of good thinkers here so any idea's are welcome. Most people joining now we're told by somebody and say something like Wow I thought Art was still in the Philippines. So at this point it's just getting the word out that we exist.

Art

Here is a radio site that I enjoy.  ARR4U is an all request station, which includes a shout-out with the request.  Although it's free to join, one doesn't need to join to request and shout-out. 

I've been "requesting" Crystal Gayle's Midnight In The Desert, and giving a shout-out to Art congratulating him on his return.  I include the pertinent details.  Here is a sample shout-out: Art Bell, Best Wishes for Midnight In The Desert, on darkmatterdigitalnetwork.com  Many of your fans don't know you're back and I'm sure they'd like to know.

If more of us request Crystal's song and give Art a shout-out with his show details, I think more people will hear about Art. 

I know my idea isn't the greatest here, but it is something.  Every little bit helps.
Here is the link:
http://www.allrequestradio4u.com/ARR4UWebsite/index.php

[chefist]

So at this point it's just getting the word out that we exist.

Art

I am not privy to your budget, but Google ads might be a good way to start.  Also, granting more interviews and having the appropriate celebrity guest might drive interest...

If you could, go on the Joe Rogan Show and take him up on the isolation tank! That would be great radio!

Also, try and get an interview on the Adam Carolla Show! He pulls in big numbers...

Try and get onto a late night TV show! Now there is a target audience!

[starrmtn001]

I am not privy to your budget, but Google ads might be a good way to start.  Also, granting more interviews and having the appropriate celebrity guest might drive interest...

Great idea Chefist!

Art, please let us know whom you would consider to interview you.  Thanks.

[BellBoy]

I am not privy to your budget, but Google ads might be a good way to start.  Also, granting more interviews and having the appropriate celebrity guest might drive interest...

If you could, go on the Joe Rogan Show and take him up on the isolation tank! That would be great radio!

Also, try and get an interview on the Adam Carolla Show! He pulls in big numbers...

Try and get onto a late night TV show! Now there is a target audience!

And an on-air appearance at the Ultimate Fighting event Joe Rogan invited you to would give you a mega-boost in recognition in the younger demographic 

[starrmtn001]

I just posted this on George Knapp's Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/georgeknapp8

Hi George! A couple of years ago, you interview Art Bell. I would really love it if you were to interview Art again. I know many others would love this too!

[WhiteCrow]

No mystery and no proof of missile shooting down Flight 800, based on video evidence used for Art's program.

Couldn't see fire on water, in early part of video because camera angle blocked by trees.
Videographer turned off camera and moved positions to get better angle of fire on water.
Resumed video of fire on water, with disappearing smoke trail, that is same as beginning of video smoke trail.

Since time has elapsed with camera off, the smoke trail has significantly disappeared.
Match the early smoke trail to latter smoke trail, they are the same.
Also note position of smoke trail in relation to trees. Fire on on water is obscured by trees in early part of video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeUZi5itxc0#t=93

[SixWeekTenure(tm)]

Some "best of" clips from the show should be posted to an official YouTube channel with the relevant info on how to subscribe.

[chefist]

Some "best of" clips from the show should be posted to an official YouTube channel with the relevant info on how to subscribe.

^^^ YES! MITD absolutely needs a YouTube channel!

[BellBoy]

Some "best of" clips from the show should be posted to an official YouTube channel with the relevant info on how to subscribe.

Best idea yet.

[gabrielle]

All great ideas so far.  Art, if you could interview the Donald....well.....you know!

[ItsOver]

I just posted this on George Knapp's Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/georgeknapp8

Hi George! A couple of years ago, you interview Art Bell. I would really love it if you were to interview Art again. I know many others would love this too!

Yes.  Art, can you get George Knapp or a big name player to do an article about you, maybe with an update on just how well you and MITD are doing?  Emphasize what you just posted and how you're the future of programming.  Then get the article linked to Drudge. 

[gabrielle]

Maybe have one of the stars of the Xfiles come on your show?   

[BellBoy]

All great ideas so far.  Art, if you could interview the Donald....well.....you know!

If anyone can make this happen... DO IT NOW!

[albrecht]

I don't know how this stuff works but get an ad on those infernal cellphone games the kids are always playing. Is that google-ads or maybe through Apple? I agree on YouTube channel with some select shows and also a dedicated Art Bell app, maybe? Could have links to DMDN, "find station near you," play the stream live, and/or even (legal questions) here link to various "sites" streaming the old stuff?

[ItsOver]

Maybe have one of the stars of the Xfiles come on your show?

With the X-Files coming back soon, that's a biggy.  You'd think they'd be interested in reaching their core audience.  A win-win for all.  Maybe get on the new X-Files.  With Hoagie.

[gabrielle]

Exactly....and I think they are planning to make more x files episodes...maybe have Scully drinking coffee from an Art Bell mug at least!   We need to get Art advertised on netflix somehow.....put the thinking caps on.

[BellBoy]

I don't know how this stuff works but get an ad on those infernal cellphone games the kids are always playing. Is that google-ads or maybe through Apple? I agree on YouTube channel with some select shows and also a dedicated Art Bell app, maybe? Could have links to DMDN, "find station near you," play the stream live, and/or even (legal questions) here link to various "sites" streaming the old stuff?

Pop-up ads... any kind... anywhere... piss me off! I will NEVER buy anything they promote... EVER!

[starrmtn001]

Exactly....and I think they are planning to make more x files episodes...maybe have Scully drinking coffee from an Art Bell mug at least!   We need to get Art advertised on netflix somehow.....put the thinking caps on.

Great idea Gabby!  To expand on that, everyone in the building drinking from Art Bell Coffee Cups.  I don't know kumquat squat about the advertising industry, but there's gotta be a way to incorporate your idea there too.

[coaster]

Youtube clips  of the show is a great idea. A lot of people are still on yt listening to old art bell shows.

[WhiteCrow]

Ok, here is a report as I see it now. We have a damn good product, in my view easily the best product by a mile. We have quality programming, we have far better audio, we don't whore the show out with infomercials, we have a small number of commercials, the RSS feed is up to Industry standard and the audio on it is awesome. We are continuing to get subs at 7.99 so all is well.

The only thing we need is to get the word out that we are here, most Don't even know we exist, this is
changing but slowly, we need some way to get the word out faster, I know there are a lot of good thinkers here so any idea's are welcome. Most people joining now we're told by somebody and say something like Wow I thought Art was still in the Philippines. So at this point it's just getting the word out that we exist.

Art

Crowd fund some TV commercial for Si-Fi and History 2 channels.
Set dollar goal needed to fund commercial time and post accumulation results on crowd fund site.


Can be very short commercial:

Spooky music and graphics with voice over:

"Art Bell is back on the night time air waves"
"artbell.com"

Also: Art,  you know us fanantic will do anything to keep the program going, but noticed you are not doing a Bellgab shout out anymore on start of program... Why do you hate MV?
(smiley face crap)

[gabrielle]

request an interview with Jack Nicholson....so he can announce...."He's baaaaack".....with that creepy voice he used in the Shining.....can also speak to Jack about the Shining and other paranormal topics.

[BellBoy]

...you know us fanantic will do anything to keep the program going, but noticed you are not doing a Bellgab shout out anymore on start of program... Why do you hate MV?
(smiley face crap)

Yet quick to come back and dip into the well. hmmmm....



Well, I suppose we do serve our purpose....

[HairRaiser]

If Joe Rogan had Art on the podcast, I'd expect a nice boost. I don't know if they'd go for it, but the Nerdist podcast with Chris Hardwick has a broad listenership as well.

[BellBoy]

If Joe Rogan had Art on the podcast, I'd expect a nice boost. I don't know if they'd go for it, but the Nerdist podcast with Chris Hardwick has a broad listenership as well.

Fucking Marc Maron as well...


And television, any television... even though it's technically a dead medium.

[FightTheFuture]

With the X-Files coming back soon, that's a biggy.  You'd think they'd be interested in reaching their core audience.  A win-win for all.  Maybe get on the new X-Files.  With Hoagie.

Didn't Art  interview Chris Carter during the show's heyday??

[Uncle Duke]

Way out of my area here, but are there not magazines, both print and electronic, that cater to readers of the subjects (UFOs, ghosts, cryptozoology, consciousness etc) discussed on MITD?  If so, couldn't a deal be struck trading either ads and/or stories about Art's return in exchange for Art interviewing those magazines' editors for the first hour of a future MITD show?  Money wouldn't have change hands, and the mutual exposure both parties would receive would benefit all concerned....Art, the magazines, and those interested in the topics both cover.

[Ms. C]

All great ideas so far.  Art, if you could interview the Donald....well.....you know!

What a draw of listeners that would bring ... From every viewpoint possible!  Great idea Gabrielle.

[FightTheFuture]

It seems to me, if you want to reach radio listeners, you run a couple of ads on radio shows. Perhaps we pass the hat and run some ads in large markets. Can't be that much.

[bateman]

It seems to me, if you want to reach radio listeners, you run a couple of ads on radio shows. Perhaps we pass the hat and run some ads in large markets. Can't be that much.

How much are ads on Coast?