You'd be lost without your cell phone and everyone knows it. But what alot of people don't know is that a smartphone is an industry person's best friend....and manager, schedule, and office all wrapped in one. Make sure these apps/features are on your iPhone next time you reach for it.
1. E-mail - People communicate largely through e-mail, so having your e-mail accounts(s) sync to your phone is an industry staple. Also, check it often! Whether someone is e-mailing you about a gig at SXSW or they want to have lunch with you to discuss something, it'll probably be sent via e-mail.
2. Calender - We're all busy and most of us can't remember every detail we need to. So, low and behold, a calender can hold all our interviews, dinners, meetings, etc. and even remind us of them! Personally, I can't live a day without my phone calender and maybe I depend on it more than I should, but whatever. Having a updated calender is a great way to keep organized and cover your butt so you don't forget about that interview tomorrow!
3. Social Networking Apps - Being relevant on the internet is important and knowing what people are talking about is important. Having friends in the music industry is always important since thats how it functions and what better way to stay in touch then via facebook? Also, interfaces like twitter, foursquare, and facebook are great marketing tools to keep track of. With your phone, all these sites are viewable on the go and whenever you want.
4. Updated Address Book - I always forget to save e-mail addresses and then I end up googling the person to find it next time I need to get in contact. Having an up to date address book is really valuable especially when it comes time to look for an internship or job. Most smartphones organize info by person, so you can tap someone's name and have their numbers, e-mails and even address all in one place.
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