Understanding Music PR: Short & Long Term Benefits
The world of music PR may seem a little confusing if you have not encountered it before. In summary, PR = brand awareness. This is the case for both mainstream PR and music PR specifically, however, music PR operates quite differently in many aspects. As band or solo...
Are Ads Right For You?
Running online ads to promote your music, merch, tour announcement - whatever it may be that you wish to market - can assist in boosting your reach to new and existing audiences. However, as with any marketing tools, it is key to use them effectively especially as...
Don’t Rush Your Release
The day has finally arrived - you have the final masters of your new album, the final version of your music video has landed in your inbox, the tour dates have been confirmed, and you're desperate to declare it all from the rooftops and unleash everything immediately....
Managing Your Online Presence: Keeping Your Info Up-To-Date
When discussing a band or artist's online presence, what often comes to mind is social media follower numbers, engagement, and, of course, content. All of these aspects are important in their own right, but an area that is often overlooked is the importance of...
Navigating An Ever-Changing Landscape: The Importance of Adapting
The landscape of the music industry is ever-changing. It is important as a band or artist to be able to adapt your marketing and promotional strategies as trends as soon arrive and subsequently fall by the wayside. This means paying close attention to your own...
Building Success: Are Your Goals Aligned?
Success looks different for each band and artist. For some, the primary goal is to earn a full time income from their music while for others it is the joy of creating and releasing their art without necessarily being financially driven. Whatever your aim is, it is key...
Finding Your Audience
Finding *your* audience is essential for building success. It is not uncommon to struggle with this, wondering where on Earth to start looking and how to reach *your* people. A number of factors come into this, such as: Ensuring that your music, your 'product', is of...
Branding & Professionalism: How To Avoid Social Media Faux Pas
At this point, most musicians are well aware of the importance of social media for networking, marketing and, fundamentally, finding and connecting with their audience. Incorporating your brand across social media platforms is a key part of running your profiles...
Promoting Your Music Holistically: PR, Online Ads & Marketing
You've invested time, energy and finances into your music. Now, you're preparing to release and are turning your attention to promotional strategies. Music promotion is comprised of several aspects that each operate with a specific purpose. Focusing solely on PR and...
Building a Professional Network: Connecting for Success in the Music Industry
As we continue our series on navigating the early days of a music career, this fourth blog post focuses on the critical role of networking. Following our discussions on foundational strategies, setting clear goals, understanding the industry, and developing your...