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Mark Smotroff

Mark Smotroff

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Music Writer and Blogger, Freelance

San Francisco

Biography

Mark Smotroff is a freelance writer and avid music collector who has worked for many years in marketing communications for the consumer electronics, pro audio and video games industries. He has served clients including Sacramento Ballet, Adept Audio, DTS, Sega, Acclaim Entertainment, 3DO, Sony, Sharp, AT&T and many others. www.smotroff.com In addition to recent writing for AnalogPlanet.com, eCoustics.com, AudiophileReview.com, HomeTheaterReview.com and Cineluxe.com, Mark has written for EQ Magazine, Mix Magazine, Goldmine/DISCoveries Magazine, BigPictureBigSound.com, Sound+Vision, HomeTechTell.com and many others. He is also a musician / composer whose songs have been used in TV shows such as Smallville and Men In Trees as well as films and documentaries. www.ingdom.com. Mark's most recent original music project is a concept album / rock opera he's written and is slowly whittling away at "The Book" for it, www.dialthemusical.com.

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Total articles 799

  • Vince Guaraldi Vinyl Revival: New Releases from Craft Recordings and Peanuts Creator Lee Mendelson Productions for Record Store Day 2025

    By Mark Smotroff

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Craft Recordings' Record Store Day 2025 Reissues That Are Sure To Sell Out Fast

    By Mark Smotroff

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Short Cuts, Vol. 24: Record Store Day Preview & Review of Three Resonance Records 180g Multi-LP Live Albums From Charles Mingus, Kenny Dorham, and Freddie Hubbard

    By Mark Smotroff

    Apr. 08, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

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