Music Makin Cents Podcast

Episode 53: How To Sell Your Music To Fans

In this episode, we talk about: merchandise and memorabilia as revenue streams, strategic planning and preparation before releasing music, crafting a robust marketing plan and setting up a strong back-end infrastructure to maximize revenue, how to build brand awareness and sell an unforgettable experience, engage with your audience through entertaining visual content, leverage user-generated content and memes, and explore revenue opportunities beyond streaming platforms. Plus much more!
For all Links MMC Pod click here https://podlink.to/MMCPod
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TNHotSauceCO - https://tnhotsauceco.com/
Maddkstudio - https://maddkstudio.com/
HipHop Radar Underground - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrLtjSdXXBZO7-8iE_MB84Q
Riverside - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=mmcpod
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Grab the book "Nourishing The Soul" at https://www.indieworldapparel.com/collections/books
 
Music Makin Cents Podcast is a podcast for artists, by artists. Metal/Jazz/Rock Artist K.P. and HipHop Artist Harkos come together to help give musicians of all genres and success levels the knowledge and help that they need to grow. Both Harkos and K.P. are Marketing Managers who have helped many artists achieve real growth in their careers through; brand development, social media presence and marketing as well as content creation strategy.
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Stop Wasting Time on Spotify Editorial Playlists—Here's How to Reach Millions!

Are you tired of spending time and energy trying to get on Spotify's editorial playlists, only to find out they're filled with bots? It's time to rethink your strategy and focus on what really works. The best way to reach a massive audience is through targeted paid advertising, not outdated playlist pitching. Use your smartphone to create engaging, cost-free music videos and connect with real fans. The key to success in the music industry is to think smarter and work harder. Embrace the power of paid ads to put your music in front of millions. #Spotify #EditorialPlaylists #MusicIndustry #PaidAdvertising #ThinkSmarterWorkHarder

Episode 52: Is The Music Business Closed for Independent Artists?

In this episode, we break down a video by  @wordplaytjay  called 'Why the Music Business is Closed for Independent Artists.' In the video we go over: virality and how it can lead to success in the music industry, being prepared to capitalize on virality by having their music available on streaming platforms and having a strong marketing strategy in place, sustaining success and creating consistent content, investing in advertising and marketing to grow as an artist, how to view money as a tool to help artists go further and faster in their careers, the misconception that organic growth is the only valuable form of growth, highlighting the importance of paid advertising to reach a wider audience. Plus much more!
 
Wordplay TJ: https://youtu.be/3GtpVApGmAc?si=bX-tnmyW-nX1VeDs
For all Links MMC Pod click here https://podlink.to/MMCPod
Horrible Designs Link - https://invi.tt/L3DA
TNHotSauceCO - https://tnhotsauceco.com/
Maddkstudio - https://maddkstudio.com/
HipHop Radar Underground - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrLtjSdXXBZO7-8iE_MB84Q
Riverside - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=mmcpod
Follow Capone at: www.links.wearethenameless.com
Grab the book "Nourishing The Soul" at https://www.indieworldapparel.com/collections/books
 
Music Makin Cents Podcast is a podcast for artists, by artists. Metal/Jazz/Rock Artist K.P. and HipHop Artist Harkos come together to help give musicians of all genres and success levels the knowledge and help that they need to grow. Both Harkos and K.P. are Marketing Managers who have helped many artists achieve real growth in their careers through; brand development, social media presence and marketing as well as content creation strategy.
Follow Music Makin Cents Podcast on all streaming and social media platforms.
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#MusicMarketing #Branding #IndependentArtists #Virality #Success #StreamingPlatforms #MarketingStrategy #SustainingSuccess #ConsistentContent #Advertising #Marketing #Investment #OrganicGrowth #Business #ContentCreation #Consistency #AudienceEngagement #EngagingWithFans #BuildingOnlinePresence #SocialMedia #TreatingFansLikeFriends #Opportunities #StudyingTheMusicBusiness

Spotify Is No Longer The Main Place To Promote

Apple Music and Youtube Music Pay Almost 3 Times What Spotify Does. Apple Music pays one penny per stream and has 92 million paid subscribers. It is growing rapidly and is expected to continue growing, especially with the increasing number of people using Apple products. Streaming revenue is an important source of income for artists, and Apple Music offers a higher payout compared to Spotify. Artists can also sell their songs and albums on Apple Music, providing an additional revenue stream. However, Spotify has a larger user base and is still a popular platform for music streaming. It is important for artists to promote their music on both Apple Music and Spotify, but prioritize Apple Music for better financial benefits. #AppleMusic #Spotify #streamingrevenue #artistspayout #subscribers #ditchspotify #spotifystreams

Episode 51: The Non-Stop Battle Between Old And New HipHop

In this episode, we talk about: The concept of creating an 'adult hip hop' category to bridge the generational divide in rap music. How this could benefit both older and younger artists by allowing them to cater to their respective audiences, and the ongoing debate between traditional and modern HipHop styles. The challenges older artists face in staying relevant, the impact of dance trends on careers, and the importance of targeted marketing for maintaining success. We Ask "could 'adult contemporary HipHop' be the key to recognizing and appreciating the diverse elements of each generation in the industry?" Plus much more!
 
For all Links MMC Pod click here https://podlink.to/MMCPod
Horrible Designs Link - https://invi.tt/L3DA
TNHotSauceCO - https://tnhotsauceco.com/
Maddkstudio - https://maddkstudio.com/
HipHop Radar Underground - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrLtjSdXXBZO7-8iE_MB84Q
Riverside - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=mmcpod
Follow Capone at: www.links.wearethenameless.com
Grab the book "Nourishing The Soul" at https://www.indieworldapparel.com/collections/books
 
Music Makin Cents Podcast is a podcast for artists, by artists. Metal/Jazz/Rock Artist K.P. and HipHop Artist Harkos come together to help give musicians of all genres and success levels the knowledge and help that they need to grow. Both Harkos and K.P. are Marketing Managers who have helped many artists achieve real growth in their careers through; brand development, social media presence and marketing as well as content creation strategy.
Follow Music Makin Cents Podcast on all streaming and social media platforms.
All info and links are available at MusicMakinCentsPod.com.
To Support the show, head to the Discount page on MusicMakinCentsPod.com
#MusicIndustry #ViralHit #ContentCreation #StreamingPlatforms #DIYMusic #MusicIndustry #ViralHit #FollowUp #ConsistentReleases #ContentCreation #Image #Marketing #FanBase #Spotify #StreamingPlatforms #YouTubeMusic #TikTok #Consistency #DIY #MusicVideos #Artwork

How To Get From Streams To Sales

Capturing and holding audience attention as an artist is the most important thing. If people don't know who you are then they can't support you. Having a website is crucial for building a fan base and monetizing your art, and getting people to your site from streaming platforms is so simple, most overlook it. Learn how simple it can be to take people from streaming to your site in this video. #MusicAttention #FanGrowth #StreamingMarketing #CallToAction #ArtistMonetization

Episode 50: From Viral Hits to Consistent Success: Mastering the Music Industry's Marketing Game

In this episode, we talk about: How to learn the importance of consistent releases, targeted content creation, and savvy marketing strategies. The benefits of diversifying your streaming presence beyond Spotify to platforms like YouTube Music and TikTok. Practical tips for DIY music videos and artwork with free tools like CapCut and Canva. How to build a solid fan base and elevate your music career with these expert tips! Plus much more!
For all Links MMC Pod click here https://podlink.to/MMCPod
Horrible Designs Link - https://invi.tt/L3DA
TNHotSauceCO - https://tnhotsauceco.com/
Maddkstudio - https://maddkstudio.com/
HipHop Radar Underground - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrLtjSdXXBZO7-8iE_MB84Q
Riverside - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=mmcpod
Follow Capone at: www.links.wearethenameless.com
Grab the book "Nourishing The Soul" at https://www.indieworldapparel.com/collections/books
 
Music Makin Cents Podcast is a podcast for artists, by artists. Metal/Jazz/Rock Artist K.P. and HipHop Artist Harkos come together to help give musicians of all genres and success levels the knowledge and help that they need to grow. Both Harkos and K.P. are Marketing Managers who have helped many artists achieve real growth in their careers through; brand development, social media presence and marketing as well as content creation strategy.
Follow Music Makin Cents Podcast on all streaming and social media platforms.
All info and links are available at MusicMakinCentsPod.com.
To Support the show, head to the Discount page on MusicMakinCentsPod.com
 
#MusicIndustry #ViralHit #ContentCreation #StreamingPlatforms #DIYMusic #MusicIndustry #ViralHit #FollowUp #ConsistentReleases #ContentCreation #Image #Marketing #FanBase #Spotify #StreamingPlatforms #YouTubeMusic #TikTok #Consistency #DIY #MusicVideos #Artwork

The Record Label Trap: Why Independence is Your Key to Music Success

Many artists dream of getting signed to a record label, but the harsh reality is: signing doesn't guarantee success and can lead to being shelved in a bad contract. Building a strong personal brand as an independent artist and mastering the business side of music are essential for long-term success. Social media's power in growing your career is underestimated too much. Before considering label offers, make sure your music career is solid and thriving independently. #RecordLabel #IndependentArtist #MusicIndustry #BrandBuilding #SocialMediaSuccess