Engage your followers and radio stations on socials I’ve got a hot tip for you – engaging with your audience is an important thing to do, not just generally but in the context of radio too! Now, you may be saying to yourself, “Self, what’s so hot about this tip?” Well, hang on, I am […]
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MTR Radio Tracking & Real-time Reporting
We are excited to expand the reach of Play MPE’s radio tracking tool MTR! You will soon be able to track your radio airplay across 5000+ radio stations in North America. MTR officially launches in the US on June 6th and we have some great news! Caster users will be offered early access and special […]
Hot Tips: The Stages of a Release Cycle
If you’re passionate about music, knowing the stages of a well-planned release cycle is essential! Now that you’ve created something you want to share, the idea of putting together a strategy to get it out there can be daunting. However, not taking the steps to make sure as many people get to experience your music […]
Enter Your Song into American Songwriter’s 2024 Song Contest
Play MPE is proud to partner with American Songwriter’s 2024 Song Contest If you are a songwriter with a truly great song who is interested in winning A&R Mentorship, $10,000 USD (which could help fund your next album), International music promotion distribution, radio tracking, a brand-new guitar AND more… Make sure to enter your song […]
Hot Tips: How to Build Your Fanbase with Content
For music artists, social media has evolved into an equilibrium of unlimited opportunity to reach new audiences contrasted by what some might see as an endless trudge of content-based algorithm servitude. Like it or not, content creation is now a vital part of an artist’s career and should be leveraged to grow in the current […]
American Songwriter has announced the 2023 Song Contest Winners
American Songwriter Song Contest 2023 winners announced Our partner American Songwriter has just announced the winners of the 2023 Song Contest! The Grand Prize Winner was selected by American Songwriter’s impressive panel of esteemed judges from the Top 25 Finalists. Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner A massive congratulations to the 2023 Grand Prize Winner […]
Promote Music to Top Curators Around the World
Promote music to top curators When it comes to music promotion, the digital landscape promises unlimited, unlocked potential. If you want your music to reach further than your local scene, you have to strategize beyond just hoping for playlist adds on streaming platforms, or going viral on social media. If you want to maximize marketing […]
Meet Play MPE’s Rock & Alternative Expert: Lynn McDonnell
“It’s not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” ~ William Shakespeare When we say we have music industry experts on the Play MPE team, “what does that mean?” – you might wonder. May we introduce you to none other than, Lynn McDonnell, a Senior Account Executive on our industry relations team. […]
What are music royalties, and how do they work?
If you’re reading this, you probably understand that music is not just an art form, it’s a business. Behind every tune is an ecosystem of potential earnings for the artist. With a catalog of great songs comes more merch sales, more performance opportunities, and, of course, more streams. What are music royalties, and how do […]
Attract radio, record labels, media and talent buyers
How to get the attention of music industry professionals in radio, A&R, music media, and more Whether you are aiming to ink a deal with a major label, secure radio airplay for your latest track, get media attention or entice venues and show promoters to book your musical project, most industry professionals have almost identical […]