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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places and win more fans worldwide.

Overview

A street team is a dedicated fan base that wants to help you succeed. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album, and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 1 week

Estimated Result Time: 2 months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

Directions

1. Choose your collaboration tool.

You will need a collaborative communication tool to organize and manage your street team. Tools such as Yahoo Group, Google Group, or Ning are free but lack tracking and measuring capabilities unique to managing Street Teams (so they may require additional work to manage). Other options are services that specialize in street team and fan management such as ReverbNation.

2. Organize the team.

Reach out to your fan mailing list and ask who wants to be part of your street team. You may want to give them something in return for joining.

3. Give the team a mission.

Establish a mission and define a time frame in which to acheive it. Missions can be anything from spreading your music, enlisting new fans, promoting a show, etc. Tools like ReverbNation will help you set deadlines and define goals for your team automatically.

4. Provide the team with the tools to carry out the mission.

Give them what they need to complete the mission. If you want them to poster the neighborhood, give them posters. If you want them to sign up fans on your mailing list, send them a link to the signup page at your website. Tools such as Reverbnation provide additional widgets for online campaigns (i.e. they provide the music players for your street team to post at their sites or other social networks).

5. Give the team a reward.

Be creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

6. Measure everyone's progress.

You will need to define a way to figure out who accomplished the mission and deserves a reward. Tools like Reverbantion, handle this by creating unique widgets that track an individual's progress.

7. Reward those that accomplished the mission.

What should I do next?

References

 

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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places and win more fans worldwide.

Overview

A street team is a dedicated fan base that wants to help you succeed. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album, and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 1 week

Estimated Result Time: 2 months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

Directions

1. Choose your collaboration tool.

You will need a collaborative communication tool to organize and manage your street team. Tools such as Yahoo Group, Google Group, or Ning are free but lack tracking and measuring capabilities unique to managing Street Teams (so they may require additional work to manage). Other options are services that specialize in street team and fan management such as ReverbNation.

2. Organize the team.

Reach out to your fan mailing list and ask who wants to be part of your street team. You may want to give them something in return for joining.

3. Give the team a mission.

Establish a mission and define a time frame in which to acheive it. Missions can be anything from spreading your music, enlisting new fans, promoting a show, etc. Tools like ReverbNation will help you set deadlines and define goals for your team automatically.

4. Provide the team with the tools to carry out the mission.

Give them what they need to complete the mission. If you want them to poster the neighborhood, give them posters. If you want them to sign up fans on your mailing list, send them a link to the signup page at your website. Tools such as Reverbnation provide additional widgets for online campaigns (i.e. they provide the music players for your street team to post at their sites or other social networks).

5. Give the team a reward.

Be creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

6. Measure everyone's progress.

You will need to define a way to figure out who accomplished the mission and deserves a reward. Tools like Reverbantion, handle this by creating unique widgets that track an individual's progress.

7. Reward those that accomplished the mission.

What should I do next?

References

 

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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places and win more fans worldwide.

Overview

A street team is a dedicated fan base that wants to help you succeed. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album, and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 1 week

Estimated Result Time: 2 months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

Directions

1. Choose your collaboration tool.

You will need a collaborative communication tool to organize and manage your street team. Tools such as Yahoo Groups, Google Groups, or Ning are free but lack tracking and measuring capabilities unique to managing Street Teams (so they may require additional work to manage). Other options are services that specialize in street team and fan management such as ReverbNation.

2. Organize the team.

Reach out to your fan mailing list and ask who wants to be part of your street team. You may want to give them something in return for joining.

3. Give the team a mission.

Establish a mission and define a time frame in which to acheive it. Missions can be anything from spreading your music, enlisting new fans, promoting a show, etc. Tools like ReverbNation will help you set deadlines and define goals for your team automatically.

4. Provide the team with the tools to carry out the mission.

Give them what they need to complete the mission. If you want them to poster the neighborhood, give them posters. If you want them to sign up fans on your mailing list, send them a link to the signup page at your website. Tools such as Reverbnation provide additional widgets for online campaigns (i.e. they provide the music players for your street team to post at their sites or other social networks).

5. Give the team a reward.

Be creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

6. Measure everyone's progress.

You will need to define a way to figure out who accomplished the mission and deserves a reward. Tools like Reverbantion, handle this by creating unique widgets that track an individual's progress.

7. Reward those that accomplished the mission.

What should I do next?

References

 

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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places and win more fans worldwide.

Overview

A street team is a dedicated fan base that wants to help you succeed. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album, and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: A few weeks

Estimated Result Time: A few months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

  • A mailing list
  • A Yahoo Group, Google Group, Ning, or ReverbNation account

Directions

1. Choose your collaboration tool

You will need a collaborative communication tool to organize and manage your Street Team. Tools such as Yahoo Groups, Google Groups, or Ning are free but lack tracking and measuring capabilities unique to managing Street Teams (so they may require additional work to manage). Other options are services that specialize in street team and fan management. [LINK] 

2. Organize the team

Reach out to your fan mailing list and build your Street Team. You may want to incent your friends and fans by offering them something of value for joining the street team (however, you're not after quantity, you're after quality -- finding those willing to do the work).

3. Give the team a mission

To have an effective street team you need to be clear on what you want them to do and give them a time frame in which to acheive it. Missions can be anything from spreading your music, enlistig new fans, promoting a show, etc. If you use ReverbNation's Street Team tools, they will help you set deadlines and define goals for your team.

4. Provide them with the tools to carry out the mission

Reverbnation's Street Team tool provides a variety of tools and widgets to carry out most online missions.  For offline missions, you'll need to provide your Street Team with the tools (If you want them to post flyers around town, get them plenty copies).  Online or offline, as well as provide the team with the web tools they need.

5. Incent the street team with a reward

Giving your Street Team a reward will help incent them to accomplish the mission. Be creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

6. Measure everyone's progress

You will need to define a mechanism so you know who accomplishes the mission and deserves a reward. For online missions, ReverbNation handles this by creating unique widgets that the Street Team . You will abe to see each individual's progress and reach. Even if you make offline goals -- like handing out flyers -- it's good to use online tools that can be tracked.

7. Reward those that accomplished the mission

Reward those who accomplished the mission.

What should I do next?

References

 

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We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places and win more fans worldwide.

Overview

A street team is a dedicated fan base that wants to help you succeed. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album, and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: A few weeks

Estimated Result Time: A few months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

  • A mailing list
  • A Yahoo Group, Google Group, Ning, or ReverbNation account

Directions

1. Choose your collaboration tool

You will need a collaborative communication tool to organize and manage your Street Team. Tools such as Yahoo Groups, Google Groups, or Ning are free but lack tracking and measuring capabilities unique to managing Street Teams (so they may require additional work to manage). Other options are services that specialize in street team and fan management. [LINK] 

2. Organize the team

Reach out to your fan mailing list and build your Street Team. You may want to incent your friends and fans by offering them something of value for joining the street team (however, you're not after quantity, you're after quality -- finding those willing to do the work).

3. Give the team a mission

To have an effective street team you need to be clear on what you want them to do and give them a time frame in which to acheive it. Missions can be anything from spreading your music, enlistig new fans, promoting a show, etc. If you use ReverbNation's Street Team tools, they will help you set deadlines and define goals for your team.

4. Provide them with the tools to carry out the mission

Reverbnation's Street Team tool provides a variety of tools and widgets to carry out most online missions.  For offline missions, you'll need to provide your Street Team with the tools (If you want them to post flyers around town, get them plenty copies).  Online or offline, as well as provide the team with the web tools they need.

5. Incent the street team with a reward

Giving your Street Team a reward will help incent them to accomplish the mission. Be creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

6. Measure everyone's progress

You will need to define a mechanism so you know who accomplishes the mission and deserves a reward. For online missions, ReverbNation handles this by creating unique widgets that the Street Team . You will abe to see each individual's progress and reach. Even if you make offline goals -- like handing out flyers -- it's good to use online tools that can be tracked.

7. Reward those that accomplished the mission

Reward those who accomplished the mission.

What should I do next?

References

 

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Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places.

Overview

 Your street team can turn your fans into a loyal community. They can help publicize your shows, spread news about your album and more. All you need are a few tools to get them started.

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: A few weeks

Estimated Result Time: A few months

Estimated Cost: Low

What You Need to Do This:

  • A ReverbNation account
  • A mailing list

Directions

1. Sign up with ReverbNation

ReverbNation has FanReach, the FanCollector widget, and the Street Team tool that will help you form and manage your team. Read our ReverbNation E-book to see how to use these things.

2. Give the team clear direction

To have an effective street team you need to be clear on what you want them to do, and give them a time frame.

3. Provide them with tools

Give them the music and widgets they need so that it's easy for them to help you succeed. If you want them to post flyers around town, get plenty copies. ReverbNation's Street Team tool will help you set deadlines and goals as well as provide the team with the web tools they need.

4. Reward them

Give your team something back for all their work. You can reward everyone who meets your goals and that will give each member something to word towards. Get creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

5. Measure everyone's progress

This is where ReverbNation helps again. Everyone who joins your online Street Team will have a unique widget you can track. You will abe to see each individual's progress and reach. Even if you make offline goals -- like handing out flyers -- it's good to use online tools that can be tracked.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/305894 2009-05-10 20:49:26 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:305893

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places.

Overview

 

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A ReverbNation account
  • A mailing list

Directions

1. Sign up with ReverbNation

ReverbNation has FanReach, the FanCollector widget, and the Street Team tool that will help you form and manage your team. Read our ReverbNation E-book to see how to use these things.

2. Give the team clear direction

To have an effective street team you need to be clear on what you want them to do, and give them a time frame.

3. Provide them with tools

Give them the music and widgets they need so that it's easy for them to help you succeed. If you want them to post flyers around town, get plenty copies. ReverbNation's Street Team tool will help you set deadlines and goals as well as provide the team with the web tools they need.

4. Reward them

Give your team something back for all their work. You can reward everyone who meets your goals and that will give each member something to word towards. Get creative with your awards. Some ideas include giving them an autographed CD, sending them merchandise, or putting their names in the liner notes of your next album.

5. Measure everyone's progress

This is where ReverbNation helps again. Everyone who joins your online Street Team will have a unique widget you can track. You will abe to see each individual's progress and reach. Even if you make offline goals -- like handing out flyers -- it's good to use online tools that can be tracked.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/305893 2009-05-10 20:37:45 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:305891

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places.

Overview

 

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/305891 2009-05-10 19:53:25 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:305889

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

A team of dedicated fans that help you get your music heard in more places.

Overview

 

Related Categories: Mailing Lists

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/305889 2009-05-10 19:51:47 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:304259

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

A successful publicity campaign for concerts or albums carried out by fans online and on foot.  

Overview

When you, as a musician are posing MP3s, don't just take the default settings. Change them to make it have the maximum playability by potential fans. Also ID3 tag all of your music so that they can find you -- no matter where they got the file in the first place.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/304259 2009-04-28 11:32:53 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:304258

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

A successful publicity campaign carried out by fans online and on foot.  

Overview

When you, as a musician are posing MP3s, don't just take the default settings. Change them to make it have the maximum playability by potential fans. Also ID3 tag all of your music so that they can find you -- no matter where they got the file in the first place.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Create_And_Manage_A_Street_Team/304258 2009-04-28 11:32:12 katelyn How To Create And Manage A Street Team - Revision:304254

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Make a street team that will promote your music and concerts online and on foot, reaching places you cannot get to alone.  

Overview

When you, as a musician are posing MP3s, don't just take the default settings. Change them to make it have the maximum playability by potential fans. Also ID3 tag all of your music so that they can find you -- no matter where they got the file in the first place.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

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Result

Make MP3s out of your own music that will be playable by any fan, and have the right ID3 tags so that they will always find you

Overview

When you, as a musician are posing MP3s, don't just take the default settings. Change them to make it have the maximum playability by potential fans. Also ID3 tag all of your music so that they can find you -- no matter where they got the file in the first place.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

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3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

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