Play MPE just launched some substantial updates to optimize your music promotion workflow even more with Caster’s (Full-Serve) brand new features. Introducing Step 4 , plus important improvements to Step 3.
Music promotion prices now in Caster Step 3
Caster users! With the most recent update to Caster, there is now no need to review the Price Guide when selecting packages on your next release! When creating your next release you can view all package prices in Step 3 – including on any uploaded custom lists. Prices will also appear in a summary (in Step 4 – NEW) with a subtotal balance. The newly enhanced search bar will help you get to the packages you need, faster.
NEW in Caster – Step 4 Release Summary
Brand new to Caster’s (Full-Serve) music promotion builder (release creation) is Step 4. Now you can view a release and invoice summary before submitting. Review all content and check to make sure you selected all of the correct packages for distribution. The balance owing will be reflected on the invoice. Step 4 includes an invoice forwarding feature for those users who need to send the bill to a specific contact. Once you have reviewed your submission and accepted the charges, you can finalize by clicking the ‘Submit to coordinators’ button.
Lower prices on non-radio packages & volume discounts
Great news! Non-radio promotion package prices have been lowered and are now individually priced. There are no longer specific discounts when combining non-radio packages (blogs, music supervisors) with radio lists, or Canadian packages with the equivalent formats in the US. These have been replaced with the larger overall volume discounts at 10%, 15%, and 20% off (when you reach the applicable price tier) that were launched in April. Savings have been extended across markets, so volume discounts apply to ALL packages. This saves you much more on larger promotion campaigns – to help you reach further.
For those new to Play MPE who want to try Caster to promote music, make sure to fill out this form to request a 1:1 consultation, register for an account and view our comprehensive package options. Prices vary per music market, format and curator list. Caster has packages for radio, media, music supervisors, blogs and more. Choose to promote Internationally with a Bundle in your music format, or create a custom campaign by selecting packages a la carte.
Promoted your release to radio? Don’t forget to track your airplay!
The next step after promoting music to radio with Caster, is to make sure to sign up forPlay MPE’s airplay tracking tool MTR. This affordable and accessible solution allows you to track spins across 5000+ radio stations in North America. Sign into MTR using your Caster credentials to check out the sample dashboard and list of radio stations. When you are ready, simply upload the songs you want to MTR fingerprint for tracking, and purchase a 1, 3, or 6 month plan. Once MTR detects airplay, your radio spins will appear in the dashboard in real-time. Learn when & where your release is trending, download radio reports, and get an early overview of expected future royalties.