Emerging Social Media Platforms and Why You Should Be on Them
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the go-to channels for most metal bands’ social media marketing. However, several emerging or lesser-known platforms also deserve your attention. But why should you care about these new platforms? Because early adopters tend to...
A Crash Course On Boosting Your Social Media
If you’ve read our previous article on Social Media and Authenticity, you’ll remember that using tactics to artificially increase your social media numbers won’t work. Please keep that in mind as you read this article. One common complaint we hear from bands is that...
How To Maximize Your PR Campaign
A PR campaign for an album or single typically lasts between 3-5 months on average. If a band runs a shorter campaign, they often miss out on valuable opportunities. This is because print magazines and larger websites require longer lead times to review an album. Much...
Why Email Lists Matter
One thing that many bands need to learn is how to harness the power of email marketing to its fullest extent. In this post, we will attempt to help you learn how! Why Email Lists Matter The reason why email lists are so important is because they are an asset that is...
Perfecting Your Brand Positioning
The importance of building a brand and highlighting your uniqueness as a band or artist is something we have discussed a number of times across our blog series. In this edition, the focus is on how to combine those two aspects effectively in order to create a strong...
How and When to Choose a Publicist
So, you've decided to release your album or single into the world. You know that your best chance to succeed is to engage in effective marketing and PR. Since our expertise lies in the PR end of things, we've decided to give you a short guide on how to figure out...
The Importance of Networking for Musicians: Building Genuine Relationships
"Your network is your net worth." In the ever-evolving music industry, success is often shaped not just by talent, but by the strength of your network. For musicians, cultivating and maintaining relationships within the industry is just as crucial as honing your...
5 Things To Ask Your Lawyer About When You Get A Record Deal Offer
So you’ve been contacted by someone who appears to be a legitimate label representative, or maybe you’ve piqued a label’s interest after contacting them first. When they send you a formal record deal offer, what should you pay close attention to and be prepared to...
Social Media & Authenticity
One common tip that many music marketing gurus will tell you is that, in order to be successful on social media, you need to be "authentic" But what does that mean? One of the first things to be aware of when you are going to use social media is that being authentic...
How To Be Successful At Media Interviews
Interviews, whether written via email, taken as a call or recorded with video, are a means for bands and artists to showcase their personalities and share interesting stories. Interviews are a great way for fans to learn more about you and/or your band. This guide...