Ron Reid A&R IMF / INgrooves Distribution Services
A Brief Company History:
Indie Music Factory is the new leading independent Music and Video Distributor. Their goals are to facilitate and affect change in the music and entertainment industry like Motown Records did in the 70's as well as helping our clients generate revenue to fund/finance their career on a national level. IMF plan to be a one stop shop for their clients by providing Independent Artists/Clients with major distribution for their brands/products, while offering a la cart services such as brand marketing, promotions, publicity and also merchandising. We will also offer major national and international touring opportunities.
Offered Services:
Today’s market is wide open for the indie artist and label. Majors are no longer interested in spins and social media numbers for a deal. They no longer rely on BDS, Mediabase, Soundscan to make a deal sweeter. They must see real numbers that translate to sales. If your hype is built on false pretense, then your career will only be full of hot air.
More Services:
1.) MAJOR DISTRIBUTION: PHYSICAL, DIGITAL & VIDEO
2.) RADIO CAMPAIGNS
3.) MAGAZINE CAMPAIGNS
4.) TOUR SUPPORT
5.) PR FIRM
6.) MERCHANDISE
7.) SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
8.) E.P.KS
9.) MANAGEMENT
Be your focus DJing, rapping, singing, spoken word or even comedy, your brand awareness is the key. Are you exploiting your brand to the fullest in order to generate sales? Artists and labels must learn this part of the business and not just focus on the creative and performance side. Understanding your brand and that your music has a value is the foundation of your business. This is what the focus must be, the bottom line!
Taking the time to set a plan to exploit your niche is of the utmost importance. Below are items that should be included in your plan. This is not a guide or a checklist, but only an introduction.
Marketing Tips from IMF:
Graphics – Photos, image, clothing, hair, makeup, ect – Must look professional and unique to you.
Bio – make sure your biography sells you. Tell your story and make it interesting.
Grass roots marketing – flyers, posters, stickers, T-shirts, ect.
Viral Marketing – Social Networks, viral videos, blogs, website and online magazines
Publicity – Print, radio interviews, T.V. interviews
Tour – Promo runs – schools, lifestyle, car washes, rim shops. Beauty/barber shops, ect
DJ’s /Coalitions/Pools– email blasts, meet and greets, mp3 servicing, retreats, conventions
Mixtapes – physical and digital placement
As you can see, NO WHERE in this list does radio play exists. During your set up stages, you do not need radio you need a story. To create and build your story it will take you no less than six months of grind and hard work. But in the end you will have created your niche and people will begin to look for it. Don’t get frustrated when you have to come back again with a second or third record. Keep up the work and you will find it will consistently build a fan base. Fans buy brands and music. All you have to do is give them something worth their time and money. Make them believe your Brand is worth their …time and money!
For further inquiries please contact:
Ron Reid A&R Executive
IMF / INgrooves
Review:
IMF is an artists home for development. Everything you could and will possibly need for a successful career. Any serious artist with long term career goals should definitely get in touch with Mr. Ron Reid, very professional and here to take your career to the next level. Do not miss out on a great opportunity!
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