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Marketing a Music Production Business
The value and earning capacity of a music production business largely depends on the quality of its marketing efforts. But great marketing takes a lot more than hanging a shingle and hoping for the best.
The marketing model for a music production business has historically adapted to changes in consumer buying patterns and the market itself.
It's not hard to convince most business owners that marketing plays a vital role in strategic planning. But in a zero-sum economy, there are winners and losers -- and here are some of the things that will help keep your music production business ahead of the competition.
Directories
Directories are a common tool for finding a music production business. Directory selection is often dictated by the market when promoting music production businesses to both broad and targeted customer bases. Paid directory listings are gaining steam in some sectors. But paid listings don't necessarily translate into better results - many free directories have just as much firepower as premium ones. Regardless of whether it is a premium or free listing opportunity, every directory needs to be evaluated on its own merits. Some directories may also let you list more than your name and contact information, so be sure to ask whether your listing can include a logo and other information about your business.
Marketing Ethics
Ethically challenged marketers are a dime a dozen in today's economy. Successful music production businesses avoid marketing tactics that exploit their customers. When it comes to direct mail, it's important to know the source of your contacts. To maintain compliance with ethical standards, we recommend outsourcing list generation to reputable providers.
Product Knowledge
Are you intimately familiar with your brands' product line? You better be if you're marketing a music production business. Whether you outsource marketing or handle it in-house, the more familiar marketing personnel are with your products' distinctive characteristics, the easier it will be to devise marketing strategies that differentiate your music production business from the rest of the field. If you can't articulate your products' unique characteristics, your messaging - and revenue stream - will suffer.
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