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What is the difference between digital distributors, record labels, and streaming services? We walk through each and explain how you can use each to get your music to the world and grow your fanbase.
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What is the difference between digital distributors, record labels, and streaming services? We walk through each and explain how you can use each to get your music to the world and grow your fanbase.
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Sign up for near-daily emails with more in-depth advice for your career in music. Visit https://www.outerloopcoaching.com!
Free e-book! Music Management Primer by Mike Mowery https://outerloop.group/music-industry-career-coaching/
Get a powerful email program to monetize your email list: https://outerloop.group/email
Get our favorite resource for growing a great fanbase on the road: https://outerloop.group/toursmart
Connected: Strategies for Networking in the Modern Music Industry https://outerloop.group/connected-strategies-for-modern-music-business-networking/
Breaking In For Non-Musicians https://outerloop.group/breaking-in-to-the-music-industry-for-non-musicians-2/
Our complete system for releasing your album or EP the right way: https://outerloop.group/release-it-right/
How to release your music in 2020: youtu.be/Z8AB-izj1pQ
How to Release Your Music on Social Media: https://outerloop.group/how-to-release-your-music-on-social-media/
[MUSIC BIZ CASE STUDY] Why Billboard and Album Stream Numbers Matter: https://outerloop.group/music-biz-case-study-why-billboard-and-album-stream-numbers-matter/
![How To Get Your Music On Radio [Satellite / Commercial / Public]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xJE0pnq7xXY/mqdefault.jpg "How To Get Your Music On Radio [Satellite / Commercial / Public]
Not every station-type is the same! Follow these strategies for getting your single on commercial, college, satellite, and public radio.
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Radio is still a viable way to grow your audience, and should not be neglected if you are producing music radio will play. But knowing HOW to get your music on radio can be elusive. It depends on the type of station you are approaching!
There are four types of Radio, with a fifth type that shares characteristics with any of the others.
Commercial Terrestrial radio is the radio in your market in the middle part of the dial - usually from the high 80s to around 106 or so. These are high-wattage stations (meaning you can hear them over a greater distance) that play commercials at regular intervals.
Commercial Satellite Radio is Sirius XM, broadcasting its signal throughout the US and Canada to its subscribers on special receivers.
College Radio is usually found at the very low, or very high end of the radio dial. These stations are usually low-wattage and so therefor have a smaller reach than their commercial counterparts. They are funded by the school and / or community support.
Public Radio is also usually found at the very low or high end of the radio dial. These are increasingly rare as usually public radio stations are based on and funded by universities, but there are some left and can have a loyal audience.
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But the only types that matter are the ones that do and the ones that dont have listeners!")
![Nine Reasons Not to Sign a Label Offer in 2020 [BEWARE #6!]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xkMiA-PtE4s/mqdefault.jpg "Nine Reasons Not to Sign a Label Offer in 2020 [BEWARE #6!]
Not every record deal is created equal. If you have been asked to sign a label offer you need to watch this video before you do! Your dream label can quickly become a nightmare. And your success as an independent artist gives you more ability to walk away from a deal than ever before.
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