”But What Could You Possibly Offer A Band Today?”

 

YouTube Video of Keynote by Stan Lee 

"If you have a genuine idea, Don’t Let some dummy talk you out of it."

 

 

(This list is here to remember this was a long shot.)

What Can I Offer Bands:

Physical:

• 16 Core Audio/Video Computer to use ($2,200)
• A6500 Sony 4k Camera & Video card ($1,200)
• 2 Sony lenses f1.8 50m and 18-55mm ($500)
• AKG Shotgun Mic ($250)
• Small lighting rig. ($100)
• Small T-shirt Screen printer ($150)
• Neumann m150 Tube Mic ($5,000)
• CAPI VP28 Preamp ($1000)
• Headphone Amp ($150)
• $10,550 total

Production:

• Help them constantly to Write/Demo/PrePro/Production/Mix/Mastering
• Music: Streaming (Distrokid), CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl
• Merch: Tshirts, Pressings, Backdrops, etc.
• Help with Artwork for releases as well as website & social media
• Help Plan/Write Videos (weekly, behind the scenes, funny, etc)
• Help Shoot, edit, release videos on various platforms
• Podcasts
• Help set up live streams: youtube, twitch, etc
• Music Video Production (if we’re not doing it, we’re paying someone to!)

Management: 

• Manage daily tasks, 
• Handle all emails, collabs, sponsorships, etc
• Local shows & Regional Tours
• Events
• Meet & greets
• Get press: blogs, podcasts, youtube channels, etc.
• Weekly Management/Marketing Meetings

 

Marketing

Marketing: Cultivate Relationships

• Music Release Strategy (writing weekly, singles, albums, Spotify, cd, vinyl, etc.)
• Physical Release Strategies: CD, Cassette, Vinyl, Shirts, & more.
• YouTube Release Strategy: multiple channels, funny, reviews, songwriting, daily weekly tour video, Creative Collaborations
• TikTok Release Strategy (promote your music, website, youtube, funny, podcast)
• Podcast Release Strategy
• Twitch Strategy
• Show/Tour Strategy (rules to tour by: create excitement / deliver on it / don’t oversaturate) Can include Facebook and mailing list marketing
• Mailing List Marketing
• Weekly Content Strategy Meetings

 

Marketing: Gain Fans

• Fan Finder Strategies Social Media Awareness Campaigns (Facebook/Insta/google Ads, Influencer Marketing)
• Branding Strategy (Keeping the brand recognizable & refresh every year)
• Playlist Strategies (Spotify/Apple playlists, release radar, pay to playlist)

 

Marketing: Sales Funnels (are EEEEVIL!!!)

• Our overall content starts with the funnel.
• Retargeting Strategy (Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Influencer Marketing)
• Branding Strategy (Keeping the brand recognizable & refresh every year)
• Email Strategies
• Merch Strategies
• Patreon Strategy
• Shows/Tour Strategy    

Make the monies:

• Streaming: Spotify, Apple music, Youtube and other streaming.
• Get Syncs - movie, television, netflix, etc
• Merch: Limited edition tshirts, mugs, cds, cassettes, vinyl, creative other options-LIMITED QUANTITY. 
• Show Ticket sales
• Get Sponsor spots for videos related: Guitar Strings 
• Get Sponsor spots for videos unrelated: Energy Drinks, VPN, etc.
• Direct Sponsored Content: All social media, can do damage to your brand.
• Get old fashioned Sponsorships for strings/sticks/equipment/drums/guitars/mics/food
• Patreon/Subscription - more content, early content, or contact with artist directly. 
• Meet and Greets (Guitar/Drum Lessons)
• Special Events/Meetups:

Long shots:

Get a building for practicing, recording, video and offices.

(This list is here to remember this was a long shot.)