EP348: The First Things You Need to Know About Music Marketing
Release Date: 11/12/2024
EP350: Making Your First Impression on Fans Count
Creative Juice
In the attention economy of the music industry, many artists spin their wheels with marketing and struggle to even get their music out to new fans... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa take on the marketing strategies that artists can use to grab attention and get traction with their music right from the start! Learn how the approach to capturing attention online has evolved, a practical three-step method for organic growth on social media, and tips to hook your audience in a way that stands out from the noise! If you're struggling to get your music heard online,...
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EP349: The 3 Levers of Fan Base Growth
Creative Juice
If you're navigating the music industry as an artist as we head into 2025, your strongest currency is attention. If you know how to harness it... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa discuss the three attention levers that your music marketing needs for you to build your business! Learn about creating lasting first impressions, transforming momentary interest into sustained engagement, and the essential stages in taking your audience through a journey that turns fans into customers and advocates! If you want to market your music so that you have a community of fans...
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EP348: The First Things You Need to Know About Music Marketing
Creative Juice
Music marketing is always evolving, always changing with trends in the industry, and whether you're just starting out trying to wrap your head around marketing your music or you're trying to keep on track with your goals, knowing what to focus on can be tough... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa go back to foundations to discuss how music marketing should serve your career as an artist! Learn the core goals of effective music marketing, discuss strategies to bridge the gap between your current income and potential music-related income, and explore the three fundamental...
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EP347: 6 Ways You Can Monetize Your Fanbase Online Today
Creative Juice
For artists with a large (or growing) audience online, one of the biggest questions we hear is "How do I monetize my fan base more effectively?" It’s all about choosing the right monetization paths... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into six paths to monetize your online audience, the pros and cons of each approach, and how to stack them for maximum impact! You'll learn about running launches to convert followers into subscribers and customers, how funnels and sales promotions can help you off the revenue rollercoaster, and live show and membership monetization...
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EP346: A Crash Course In Email Marketing for Musicians
Creative Juice
Scan your inbox for emails from your favorite artists and you'll probably find "newsletters" packed with too much content, graphics, and calls to action. Artists often miss out on the power of email marketing, but a new platform won't solve the problem... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa break down the biggest email marketing levers you can pull to make your email campaigns crush! Learn how to avoid common email marketing mistakes in the music industry, craft subject lines that make your fans beg to open your email, and use strong copywriting throughout your emails to...
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EP345: How To Actually Start Selling To Your Fans Online
Creative Juice
Think setting up an online store, getting merch, and running ads is all it takes to start selling to your fans? Think again. Marketing and e-commerce is an art itself... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive deep into the fundamentals of digital marketing and e-commerce to help you sell more to your fans online! Learn about the customer journey of your fans, how to craft compelling offers instead of just selling products, and why decision fatigue can make or break your online store! If you're trying to figure out how to start selling to your fans online and want...
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EP344: Planning Your Black Friday Music Strategy
Creative Juice
Black Friday 2024 is on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be another huge opportunity for artists ready to amplify their sales... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into Black Friday sales strategies for artists of all sizes! Learn why Black Friday 2024 is set to be bigger than ever, how holiday promotions can effectively pull sales forward, and why customers are more inclined to buy during this shopping frenzy. Whether you've been selling all year round and want to maximize your store or you're just kicking off your first Black Friday campaign, this episode...
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EP343: Relationship Building, Dealmaking, and Negotiation in Your Music Career
Creative Juice
In the music industry, getting a great deal isn't just about negotiating what you want -- it’s also about building relationships! In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by special guest Dame Ritter, Director of Communications at Too Lost, to dive deeper into dealmaking and relationship-building in the music industry! Learn about negotiation as a crucial skill, the pitfalls of shortsightedness, and how to negotiate impactful brand deals. If you're curious about how deals differ and why artists today have more leverage than ever, this episode is a...
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EP342: The Art of Negotiation In The Music Industry
Creative Juice
Ever wondered how some artists manage to land amazing deals with labels, managers, and partners while others get stuck in nightmare scenarios? It's all about understanding the art of negotiation... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into how artists can avoid bad deals and negotiate better ones in the music industry! Learn about navigating contract legalese, identifying standard contracts and potential landmines, understanding the two vantage points of deal-making, adapting your mindset around leverage and value, and the power of saying "no" and walking away. If...
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EP341: Using Viral Giveaways To Grow Your Fan Base
Creative Juice
Ever thought about using giveaways to build up your fan base? If you've watched other contests and giveaways that artists run online, you'll see it's just about giving something away... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa unpack how to use viral giveaways to massively grow your audience! Learn how to select the perfect prizes that pull in your fans, amplify the virality of your contest with bonuses, and the art of follow-up that keeps fans engaged! If you're launching a giveaway but worried about just attracting freebie seekers, this episode will show you how to plan, execute,...
info_outlineMusic marketing is always evolving, always changing with trends in the industry, and whether you're just starting out trying to wrap your head around marketing your music or you're trying to keep on track with your goals, knowing what to focus on can be tough...
In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa go back to foundations to discuss how music marketing should serve your career as an artist! Learn the core goals of effective music marketing, discuss strategies to bridge the gap between your current income and potential music-related income, and explore the three fundamental ways to grow a business!
If you're trying to figure out how to lay a solid marketing foundation that truly benefits your music career, this episode will provide the clarity and direction you need.
DISCOVER:
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What The Primary Goal Of Music Marketing Is And How It Should Serve Your Career
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How To Decrease The Gap Between Your Current Income And Potential Music-Related Earnings
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What Are The Three Ways To Grow Any Business, Including Your Music Career
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Which Two Paths You Might Take In Your Music Career And How To Choose The Right One
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How To Distinguish Between False And Helpful Narratives About Growing Your Fan Base
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