When I saw this post initially I didne2€™t think just of yuotube.c2a0 I think the presentation and production go hand in hand.c2a0 If I hear a CD (say a comp CD) that has poor vocals, musicians, or producing the chance that I will see you in concert, buy a CD, or look you up on yuotube is pretty slim.c2a0 If I hear a CD that is really slick and go to a concert and it sounds nothing what I heard there, probably another turn off for me.c2a0Speaking of being innovative, a few groups come to mind.c2a0 Modern day is Ernie Haase.c2a0 He has gotten a lot of negativity but he has successfully gained a younger crowd listening to old school southern gospel that has a modern updated twist to it.c2a0 They have a combination of production and presentation and we cane2€™t forget the short ties and dance moves.c2a0 If you look to the old days, the Statesmen come to mind.c2a0 I believe they were the first gospel group to have a weekly TV show and the first gospel group to promote a national brand, Nabisco.c2a0 I never personally saw them but in concert they did some crazy stuff that was entertaining.c2a0 They were not looked upon highly by Christians in their day but they are seen as innovators in the southern gospel field.c2a0 JD Sumner and the Stamps travelled with Elvis. They were amongst the e2€œseculare2€9d world.c2a0 And I think JD had one of the best music business minds the industry has seen.I guess the big question is when we look at what these people doing, what are they doing right to gain this publicity and fan base.c2a0 We done2€™t have to do the exact same thing they are doing but there has to be idealogy there that we can tap into.