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    "filename": "tL-MARKETING-OVERALL-ARTIST-CHECKLIST-docx",
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    "cleaned_text": "music marketing plan table contents nuts bolts music distribution bandartist website brand social media digital service provider dsps email lists newsletter preparing release timeline week music release day ready publicity marketing playing live streaming real life networking keeping momentum keep music coming keeps momentum fan nurturing create consistent content ongoing social media strengthen vipindustry connections making money nuts bolts music distribution digital distribution moves lot faster used still choose right distributor different distribution channels use allow get music digital service providers recommend cd baby customer support call like marketing platform called showco however others distrokid onerpm tunecore distributors dont cover everything independently need also aware additional distribution outlets increased reach list includes soundcloud pandora aggregators like weeks get music itunes spotify amazon music digital service providers dsps speak rep regarding exact release timing ensure enough time speak major dsps release possible upload entire album upload first second etc single apple likes full albums available preorder open additional placement options tip new music used come tuesdays friday official release day choose friday release music even release party saturday astrologer says best date monday look like noob release day tip ordering physical copies music make sure get plenty time especially running presale release party want offer physical products show bandartist website brand music industry built appearances taken seriously important complete professional looking online presence built marketing plan starts home website need modern functional site update website section fans easily get music player automatically plays please news section latest happenings epk newsletter signup offers incentive ariel wrote detailed guide help architecture please keep mind artist branding starting point well thought brand abstract malleable concept maybe difficult know youre heading right direction brand starts biosignature story talk part series also incorporates colors style copywriting fonts photos visuals must alignment brand make sure carry brand across socials use current single artwork text top images promote release date new music videos tour announcements love tool called canva fast easy banner graphics social skin creation social media time energy need spent building strong online presence order taken seriously artist time comes start actively promoting many artists dont know basics try skip steps hiring shady companies swiftly build audiences might best idea fake followers limited knowledge use channels properly hurt promotional efforts solid social strategy must focus themes narrative must plan consistent content constantly fan nurturing keep mind music bloggers fans visit socials see kind existing following want catch vibe stale overly promotional boring profiles help chances engaging content calendar crucial component social media success dont leave chance download social media organizer properly schedule plan posts instagram popular visual social platform experienced meteoric rise best way get great instagram using emulating people already know use well post photos choose least two hashtags photos found make sure take time select popular hashtags people looking also create owned hashtags ie cyberprmusic addition hashtags also add captions photos posting caution selective crosspost socials want tell separate story social channel get people join get fatigued posts across channels also post stories posts drive views created two guides help take deeper dive musicians guide instagram advanced instagram tips musicianstwitter even though lot artists turning backs twitter still encourage keep active profile journalists music bloggers still actively use want connect platform make happen every single person interact real life followed twitter friends musicians bloggers producers clubs etc increase followers following people many follow back target similar sounding artists follow twitter followers high probability may also like music keep profile active tweets use buffer little one hour schedule weeks worth tweets vary topics tweet career news output interests passions hobbies news politics sports andor culture great topics share engage connect around facebook paytoplay reality facebook page get real exposure suggest build ad budget marketing plans time time goals place complete page active frequent posts make sure page attractive cover banner discussed install apps work promotional tools music suggest store bandcamp tunecore cd baby tab mailing list signup form mailchimp youtube youtube first place millions people go search music powerful platform artists getting discovered artist looking increase awareness imperative presence youtube professional looking channel cover image linked socials people connect across platforms make categories group videos easy viewing behind scenes official music videos live performances also highlight official music video featured spot top often see musicians leaving artist name title video terrible search engines create list tags make sure include keywords place important keywords phrases start tag fields use adjectives describe music similar artists also keywords latter show therelated videos section videos viewed often see description sections left blank crucial tells viewer watching provides links content website socials digital service provider dsps digital service provider dsp another term music streaming services also mean music stores build effective marketing plan without working knowledge dsps course includes drive fans followers spotify get included playlists get intimate remember dsps take deep dive vital dsps spotify soundcloud click image get ultimate guide ebook spotify distributor choice releases new songs spotify able claim verify spotify profile spotify artists allows review listener analytics check new playlist adds add artist pick make playlists keep photo bio date crucial understand basics spotify know help created great series videos guide important thing must know submit tracks directly playlist curators considered inclusion official spotify playlists apple music apple music artists launched august view quick snapshot musics overall performance identify milestones alltime bests glance expand understanding details trends time discover songs getting shazamed apple owns shazam see many people listening music time countries plus update profile photo portal find sign apple music artists amazon big one make sure amazon profile online updated reviews music posted platform helps search people using alexa stream music sure verbally findable check alexa friend see verbally discoverablesoundcloud soundcloud goto platform plan publicity main platform music bloggers many podcasters use accept tracks consideration embeds soundcloud presence key deciding factor music covered soundcloud also allows create private links music released select tracks send industry folks anyone wish share preview course soundcloud also robust community music fans creators great place connect give receive feedback bandcamp bandcamp essence directtofan ecommerce solution also vast community fans understand paying artists directly best way support discovery features like fan accounts music feed artist recommendations introduce music new fans potentially drive sales bandcamp also email collection capabilities subscription service like patreon grow email list make money plus many artists success showcasing past releases selling bundles great revenue stream pandora pandora million active users artist marketing platform called amp artist marketing platform builtin amp allows record second messages attache tracks plus target specific regions build stories share also pays royalties sound exchange make sure signed digital distributors say music sent pandora experience still send music using brand new independent artist submissions portal understand dsp graphics sizing make sure put best foot forward dsp guide shows exact dimensions images dspemail lists newsletter email ability nurture list important part musicians marketing plan release strategy want skip dont important entire lab focused improve email called level email game social media key attracting crowd building engagement said email still vital asset build generating revenue make relationships fans socials turn relationships customers email according direct marketing association email marketing produced roi return investment every spent writing effective newsletter contacting mailing list month also need understand concept email nurture sequences spend money mailing list service provider help design rich looking email provide analytics tracking capabilities measure effectiveness newsletters make adjustments need premier solution many clients enjoy working mailchimppreparing release timeline week music release tasks planning everything cant stuff genie back bottle release struggle managing time help watch week timeline come life special video musicians masterclass gave new orleans three months music releases register performing rights organization probably already know case collect royalties youll need sign performing rights organization pro short well soundexchange three options us pros ascap sesac bmi live royalties bmi ascap offer portals collect royalties playing live songs registered pro database log enter dates performed songs performed songs pro companies payout quarterly sure enter performances soon otherwise could miss deadline also register soundexchange focuses royalties recording mechanical rights performing rights organization focuses royalties song performance rights document recording creation journey fans may feel mundane writing recording mixing mastering studio etc really exciting fans taking behindthescenes journey music release great way form stronger bond current growing base send updates recording mixing mastering going using videos photos via socials plus capture longerform stories instagram stories newsletter engage following milestones like artwork song titles polling fans holding contests select cover title go fans weigh photos graphics get involvedwith process goal activity get people excited engaging sharing updates choose pr marketing plan big component releasing new music getting pr accomplish hiring team going diy route hiring pr team make sure homework make sure music good fit firms approach philosophy sure team talks wellthoughtout plan campaign pr company work make sure fully prepared introduced press first part job engage firm youre going doityourself approach tips effective music pr campaign choose playlisting plan submit music directly spotify simply sign artist account spotify analytics label choose best song submitting take extra care give detailed description song supplying relevant information song easily guide editors best place music build playlisting initiatives dont know steps set playlist follow stepbystep guide start building sharing playlists need build plays impacts current song promoting well forthcoming singles use interesting titles themes grab peoples attention aid search find playlist curators pitch course easier said done easy find curators possible dedication google socials great places start reddit active spotify playlists page also quite submithub access small fee two months music release get great photos make sure least great images variety important music blogs feature square horizontal photos getting photos taken think brand think variety keep images fresh time goes byfinalize single album ep artwork artwork ready look brand amazing ask designer animate break tiles instagram resize social posts research spotify presave marketing platform right need run campaign get spotify track presaved great services choose featurefm action pages help build audience site action pages highly engaging pages reward fans taking actions want platforms want provide deep insight audience toneden also facilitate social media followslikes andor email addresses free downloads also optimize facebook ads via toneden customize ads showco owned cd baby integrated use well focus increasing audience recording new music may taken eye constant grind takes keep socials email list growing takes lot heavy lifting whole band team helping use social media tuneup system diagnose one sites socials get updated kept consistently find friends people admire bloggers artists venues local spots like hang etc twitter instagram facebook friend away increase audience many people follow follow back also start reaching people inbox outbox get list remember illegal sign people integrity ask person newsletter place able monetize dont skip step prep content calendar content calendar outlined assets need release dates assetaction needed countdowns art reveals listening party live release party announcements ticket links calls action like spotify presaves fodder add content calendar use smm tracker organize posts vips help keep track content post see tab platform several team ina band assign one platform per person also see vip tab add industry people need connect real life six weeks music release submit music distributor leading music release single two make sure let know releasing singles first ep case must single artwork ready time tunecore cd baby aggregators like weeks pitch music itunes spotify google play amazon music digital service providers dsps launch facebook like campaign get followers page done long time go personal facebook page ask friends like page know may seem crazy time facebook catching lot heat promoters venues music bloggers still look social numbers make sure consistently growing dont buy fake fans ever one month music release release first single great way build buzz get fans excited also get music bloggers interested reviews place help build overall online profile press side house aim appropriate blog targets brand new artist pitchfork probably appropriate go smaller targeted music blogs said sure reach within reason dream targets singles best idea wait reach loftier sites album album reviews take considerable amount time look music sites reserving full album review slots anticipated albums dont feel disappointed dont get full album ep reviews en vogue days download read spotify soundcloud guide make sure platforms set correctly done need get working youannounce music release event live show listening party play live shows book release show something make show special others decorate venue work bar create special shot cocktail presell merch pack hire party bus ask food truck pull outside venue etc dont play create listening party small bar create afterwork happy hour choose local favorite coffee shop starting dont think draw large crowd hold listening house party wine tasting cupcake bakeoff fondue party etc think fans make special course key announce tickets sale share links launch music pr playlisting campaign great way build buzz hiring pr team launch two weeks music release build momentum keep excitement socials scheduling countdowns across socials write day newsletter ready go hold contest win new music give away tickets show listening party release day ready prep website change artwork landing page announce new music add announcement news section skin socials use canva size design create ctas platform post well instagram change bio announce release add musical note appropriate emoji add streaming link cta listen create release tile post album single art say create instagram story video postgo instagram live talk fact music available ask fan feedback facebook make fun video release boost boost buy ad announcing release fans look alike audience edit section include new release post status update announcing release pin top timeline feature go facebook live talk fact music available ask fan feedback spotify header profile photo keep date line rest social profiles image gallery choose images aligned brand recent music social media links add links socials heres spotify adding image gallery spotify bio characters share fans update whenever makes sense keep bio updated include shows notable press new singles add artists pick designate song album playlist artists pick appear top profile note add custom image pick share tour dates preferred read twitter tweet release announcement pin tweet top profile page go buffer program tweets times day next days youtube customize top banner profile picture announce new music add bitly link mention release section upload cover art track streaming backgroundnewsletter send newsletter announcement mailing list publicity marketing pr takes time effort execute well sadly many artists believe pr blasting press release top music sites googled never works pr placements start astute research bio signature story cornerstone brand bio need solid story build marketing pr suggest hiring professional write musician bio call signature story around even strong writer challenging write professional writer able craft compelling bio effectively conveys important details keeping audience mind case includes press music industry read steps guide would delighted write one feel like still need boost listen signature story webinar music press outreach first people target local press outlets covered past applicable contacting blogs make personal sure research writerjournalist site best appropriate always include soundcloud link set private music released follow full music pr guide detail handle process touched part plan ahead content multiple press outreaches new music video remixes tour dates dont want repeat message new music build targeted media list many ways start building targeted media list one method identify musician band slightly along fits musical wheelhouse take note press outlets getting featured great chance publications may also feature learn pr ariel amazing deepdive courseblog savviness gets placements start familiarize blogs podcasts outlets appropriate release live smaller town read nyc la chicago may local press go big goal might review pitchfork whats backup pitchfork doesnt respond doesnt respond followups pitchfork even right outlet showcase project sure large audience right audience ok answer research thing need send first pitch find come download ultimate guide music publicity tip keep mind music blog made content written humans comes time pitch pitching increase chances interested first interested make connection following socials strike conversation twitter instagram opportunity arises conversation literally anything music recommended way send email publicist could familiarity existing relationships help getting emails opened help new music featured drive friends fans family marketing platforms responsible driving likes streams facebook youtube spotify streaming sites also need drive subscribers email list marketing platforms key tools help get fans take powerful actions pay forever like saving profiletrack spotify subscribing youtube channel watching video liking facebook page visit saturated crowded space approx new tracks added spotify day according dmr platforms vital read post understand featurefm toneden showco use deeply incorporated total tuneupsplaying live streaming already building touring playing live home continue builds momentum made need helping hand lab taught brilliant kyle weber indie move iotm walks exactly get better gigs hometown new markets undoubtedly limitations often tour likely wont able tour every market solution shows try live streaming streaming show also great way interact fans personal direct level live streaming concert audience online viewers filmed home interesting location access great tool connect fans artists big small taking advantage keep engaged present current fanbase generate revenue increase brand awareness stream facebook instagram however robust platforms offer features geared towards creating official shows two major players stageit concert window picking two quite similar allow either charge set ticket price many artists use pay want model gives fans way pay tha ask lucrative keeping shows fresh different help increasing viewership showtoshow play game end performance midway using chat features trivia would easy game fans could win merch prizes play new cover songs week ask fans covers play post question facebook page instagram tile song suggestion gets likes comments ones cover guest performers join great way add new element live stream cross promoting others fans time lab mobilize fan army teacher client eli lev musicians covered fleetwood macreal life networking make music without mastering power live networking thats problem digital tools available us way many artists believe hide behind screen launch careers dreams without ever talking humans face face building irl networking planning key many artists shy introverted part come easily crucial connect dots digital world real world even want studio musician never tour still need able meet people find potential work hard break comfort zone met many artists struggle anxiety sense networking means selling successful people go meet people help reasons musicians need network connect new fans gain sphere influence source referrals fans everyone connected online offline become resource fans keeping momentum keep music coming keeps momentum music marketing plan days consistent releasing spotify recommends new release every weeks releasing singles videos keep fans engaged consistently striving also want submit new track playlisting consideration skill set need understand use spotify download ultimate guide streaming brush effective ways get music remember youre limited releasing original new tracks best practice keeping fans engaged spotify plan release something every weeks mean write new songs although always great coursecreate alternate versions tracks get dj remix one songs famous dj choose someone familiar whats trending hype goal worked artist love youre interested holding remix contest contact folks indaba music put together great remix campaigns take page nirvana release album strippeddown unplugged versions studio tracks great way show different side band appeal potential new listeners lastly release live album preferably release show show work long audio top quality make videos video integral part music marketing plan share upload videos official music videos lyric videos live videos vlogs facebook live sessions instagram live etc record cover songs music fans love covers recording cover songs great strategy music marketing plan works gain awareness tapping people already know provides fun content share cover artists inspire similar sounding artists covering song outside genre great way tap new fan base pianist scott davis decided combine love heavy metal piano pieces recording result millions youtube hits metal covers new fans heavy metal community scott invited open godsmack korn pod sevendust vince neil m\u00f6tley cr\u00fce queensr\u00ffche please note legally sell cover song need obtain pay mechanical license harry fox agency foremost mechanical licensing agency us legally make money cover songs work company hits fan nurturing desperate desire connect many fans possible artists forget everyone need understand differences create separate way communicating community may following simply liked sunglasses cat idea even musician others waiting like comment every post iwrote part series explains nurture one next level fan community super fans fans primarily closest friends live audience know name play live attend shows regularly buy merch first responders post socials follow multiple channels important remember talk fans live shows get much face time community engaged fans fans active online audience newsletter subscribers blog readers video watchers rss subscribers active social media engagers frequently comment engage facebook twitter etc community ambient fans fans passive online audience social media friends aware via twitter facebook instagram etc dont actively communicate may ever even heard music yet dont neglect email list study write email nurture sequences emails still going month socials never go stale may big news item new release doesnt mean stop communicating regular basis also consistently building list create consistent content ongoing social media update socials every day update daily respond interact post things happening life news food parenting fashion art sports musicians topics engage connect around follow social media pyramid content guidance use hashtags mcm man crush monday transformationtuesday wcw woman crush wednesday tbt throwback thursday newmusicfridayadd hashtags instagram course also social media channels alive active visualize buzzworthy moments press social mediaworthy moments generate better anytime fan playlister music blog mentions share create tiles ctas links spotify soundcloud apple music etc ideas visualize keep socials fresh ask family friends fans write reviews music apple music amazon cd baby submit music pandora consideration get accepted use pandora amp program make gifs boomerangs keep visuals fun check new spotify playlist adds thank playlist curator facebook instagram lives consistently pr blog newspaper magazine show listing podcasts etc pr quotes highlights articles make share time mix radio adds showcase station logo tag dj live show announcements ticket sale dates film tv placements milestones spotify playlist counts award nominations wins etc follow ctas follow spotify facebook twitter etc focus leverage whole point music release strategy first place leverage get big picture goals client wanted higher profile gigs around hometown denver leveraged pr hits strategically sharing visuals promotersvenues targeting writing personal email saying retained pr team increase visibility work hard promote shows booked playevery time featured article posted across social channels tagged venues artists appeared efforts began get gigs something competition strong pr proving would promote use similar strategy moral story always share successes strengthen vipindustry connections never met successful musician rely least people music industry even never want sign label need team help could include management booking agents service based companies handle things like play listing publicity marketing production list goes music conferences incredible place meet types people music conferences conferences give opportunity networking selfgrowth want memorable music conferences invaluable looking learn grow industry many types choose small intimate huge overwhelming hyperfocused general matter decide attend opportunity network meet established professionals make connections artists vital growth heres guide favorite conferences music mentors artists im looking introverts dont like conferences read industry newsletters sites get 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flash drives different kind merch item sell load music pictures videos lyrics sheet music etc vinyl hot right according recent guardian article sales vinyl reached year high consumers young old embraced physical formats music make sure keep fact ordering take months make sure prepared mail carry shows heavy diy craft items also love idea creating unique diy items vehicle selling music client mary jennings sells bolo ties shows etsy store shes road loved hanging watching fans try ties set please avoid costly music marketing plan mistake need create merchandise fanbase buy merch need sense want crowdfunding crowdfunding great way fund album tour big idea time campaign ends contributors invested idea journey increasing loyalty levels super fan status however must keep mind average crowdfunding campaign raises according fundable takes dedication perseverance pull successfully also crowd crowdfunding make sure real dedicated fan base try order raise would need around backers would give average order raise would need around backers would give average book crowdstart walk stepbystep entire campaign comes amazing done bonuses subscription sites another area artists moving towards people sign receive music via bandcamp support creation videos content patreon people dont buy cds anymore even downloads decline people willing support artists need give platform interesting items experiences offer patreon patreon content means want consistent content keep patrons happy make sure share exclusive content available patreon page ultimately success kind crowdfunding strategy come reaching network newsletter social media getting involved funding helping spread word patreon friends networks experiences backstage meet greets private skype sessions dinner band show possibilities built music marketing plan dont need run crowdfunding campaign sell experiences make sure fans know mention patreon website across socials mention youtube videos include link page video descriptions dont want finish reading part guide overwhelmed write total tuneups clients intention take afull year successfully implement requires mindset allow stay long haul making music playing live parts hard focus elements outlined challenging cyber pr labs designed cyber pr labs address every part may know effective targeted fashion cost less bucks give access great community likeminded artists well amazing teachers handpicked run lab"
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