THIRD THURSDAY

If you’re reading this I can assure you that you are one of the coolest people you know.  THIRD THURSDAY, a promotion sponsored by PHANTOM POWER, is open to all Fans of PHANTOM POWER on Facebook and Followers of PHANTOM POWER on Twitter.

It’s called POINTS FOR PERKS and this is how you play… Each THIRD THURSDAY, PHANTOM POWER will offer up some extra pocket change, event tickets, music and sports memorabilia and more.  On the  THIRD THURSDAY of each month a prize will be posted via PHANTOM POWER’s social network’s and you’ll have 36 hours to cash in your points to collect!*

STEP 1
“Like” PHANTOM POWER on Facebook and/or
“Follow” PHANTOM POWER on Twitter.

STEP 2
Each time you “Share” or “Retweet” a message from PHANTOM POWER earn 1 point.
TIP! “Like” and “Follow” … The more shares and retweets, the more points.

STEP 3
Cash in your POINTS FOR PERKS! 

*POINTS FOR PERKS giveaways are in limited quantity. 
Winner(s) will be chosen at random and will be notified by the last day of each month.

**Points expire at 11:59PM each THIRD THURDAY of the month. 
Participants can start earning points again the very next day!

PHANTOM POWER
Marketing by Design
www.phantompower.co 

About PHANTOM POWER
PHANTOM POWER is a full-service marketing, interactive and public relations agency specializing in the arts, entertainment and small business solutions. We offer a full range of services traditionally performed by large advertising agencies or in-house marketing departments — all in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost.

PHANTOM POWER distinguishes itself through its ability to consistently produce marketing campaigns that are inventive in form, sound in concept and return big business results at small business rates.  Certified in the Client Needs Analysis process, PHANTOM POWER's Marketing by Design approach ensures customized service and personal attention to your needs.  It is the foundation for designing an integrated marketing plan unique to your goals and objectives.

Established in 1999, PHANTOM POWER's roots are in music marketing and promotion.  Since that time we have grown to successfully deliver marketing campaigns for over 100 clients; from entrepreneur through Fortune 500 brands.  We are based in Highlands, NJ - where the Jersey Shore begins.
 

50 Ways to Promote Your Music

Some you probably have thought of, many you probably have not. Maybe some you just need some reminders on some of the more obvious ones! Either way, there are some new ideas, and links to very useful websites that can help promote your music, website or social networking pages. If you have feedback on any of these particular websites, or if you have ideas to add to the list… let us know!

1. Build a Professional Website
2. Play Your Instrument In Odd Places (think flash mob)
3. Have business cards ready to give outVistaPrint is about the best and cheapest
4. Keep your fans in the loop with Email Marketing GET A 60 DAY RISK FREE TRIAL AT CONSTANT CONTACT
5. Ask to Open For More Established Bands
6. Create/Produce/Sell/Giveaway Wearable Merchandise
7. Promotional Giveaways with your logo is TANGIBLE ADVERTISING
8. Supply local hot spots with branded supplies
   Have a local bar that hosts musicians? Do they need disposable pints? Customize!
9. Create a Facebook Fan Page
10. Hire A Social Media Marketing Expert
11. Embrace Video Marketing and post your performances on YouTube
12. Post In Online Community Forums and Message Boards
13. Post in Free Online Classifieds Such as Craigslist in the Musicians Section
14. Build a mailing list; one for fans, one for venues and blast with postcards
15. Promote your website, social networks and blog in a Local Bands Directory
16. Promote Your Gigs using Facebook Events
17. Get As Many Links From Other Sites to Your Website as Possible
18. Builds your pagerank on Google.  Perhaps a link exchange with other artists?
19. Install and Maintain a blog on your website
20. Submit Articles to EzineArticles.com
    The top article syndication website online.  Don’t forget to link to your site.
21. Post about your Music in the Music Forums for your local newspaper
22. Create and Distribute Online Press Releases 
23. Take Out TARGETED Facebook Ads
24. Play As Many Open Mics As Possible
25. Play At Festivals and give Out Stuff
26. Be Willing to Play For Free 
27. Dress your poodle in a doggie sweater with your name on it
28. Hire a Booking Agent (choose carefully)
29. Stay In Contact With Your Fans with an Email Marketing Program
30. Give out branded Scratch-and-sniff Stickers With Strange Smells
31. Compete for prizes and band exposure on websites like ourstage
32. Recruit Hot Girls To Act As Groupies
    This tactic isn’t for everyone
33. Always provide your venues signage and use stage banners
34. Create Promotional Post Cards / Calendar Cards and Distribute
    Music venues, record stores, coffee shops, commuter hubs, gyms, salons
35. Hire A Publicist 
36. Release Demo CD's to Record Companies
37. Blow up Beach Balls with your Logo and leave them on the beach
38. Network, Network, Network
39. Hang out/Perform at Karaoke Bars 
40. Attach Promotional Material, Bumper Stickers, Lettering, to Your Vehicle 
41. Host Local Open Mic Nights
42. Participate in Local Charitable Functions 
43. Upload Your Songs Anywhere Possible
44. Give out as Much Stuff As Possible With Your Logo on it
45. Advertise Upcoming Shows and Events on Community Websites
46. Advertise Upcoming Album Releases On all Fronts
47. Frequently Update Website, Facebook, Twitter and Blog if you have
48. Give Music Lessons 
49. Launch a Street Team and Recruit Local Fans to Help Promote Your Music for Free
50. One of the Absolute Best Ways to Promote Your Music is by Word of Mouth! Don’t just tell people, but give them incentives to “share” your message online.

PHANTOM POWER
Marketing by Design
http://www.phantompower.co/

50 Ways to Promote Your Music

Some you probably have thought of, many you probably have not. Maybe some you just need some reminders on some of the more obvious ones! Either way, there are some new ideas, and links to very useful websites that can help promote your music, website or social networking pages. If you have feedback on any of these particular websites, or if you have ideas to add to the list… let us know!

1.    Build a Professional Website

2.    Play Your Instrument In Odd Places (think flash mob)

3.    Have business cards ready to give out
 VistaPrint is about the best and cheapest

4.    Keep your fans in the loop with Email Marketing
 GET A 60 DAY RISK FREE TRIAL AT CONSTANT CONTACT

5.    Ask to Open For More Established Bands

6.    Create/Produce/Sell/Giveaway Wearable Merchandise

7.    Promotional Giveaways with your logo is TANGIBLE ADVERTISING

8.    Supply local hot spots with branded supplies
 Have a local bar that hosts musicians?
 Do they need disposable pints?
 Customize!

9.   Create a Facebook Fan Page

10. Hire A Social Media Marketing Expert

11. Embrace Video Marketing and post your performances on YouTube

12. Post In Online Community Forums and Message Boards

13. Post in Free Online Classifieds Such as Craigslist in the Musicians Section

14. Build a mailing list; one for fans, one for venues and blast with postcards

15. Promote your website, social networks and blog in a Local Bands Directory

16. Promote Your Gigs using Facebook Events

17. Get As Many Links From Other Sites to Your Website as Possible
 Builds your pagerank on Google.  Perhaps a link exchange with other artists?

18. Install and Maintain a blog on your website

19. Submit Articles to EzineArticles.com
The top article syndication website online
Don’t forget to link to your site

20. Post about your Music in the Music Forums for your local newspaper

21. Create and Distribute Online Press Releases

22. Take Out TARGETED Facebook Ads

23. Play As Many Open Mics As Possible

24. Play At Festivals and give Out Stuff

25. Be Willing to Play For Free

26. Signup For Battle of the Bands in your area

27. Dress your poodle in a doggie sweater with your name on it

28. Hire a Booking Agent (choose carefully)

29. Stay In Contact With Your Fans with an Email Marketing Program

30. Give out branded Scratch-and-sniff Stickers With Strange Smells

31. Compete for prizes and band exposure on websites like ourstage

32. Recruit Hot Girls To Act As Groupies
This tactic isn’t for everyone

33. Stage Banners

34. Create Promotional Post Cards / Calendar Cards and Distribute
Music venues, record stores, coffee shops, commuter hubs, gyms, salons

35. Hire A Publicist

36. Release Demo CD's to Record Companies

37. Blow up Beach Balls with your Logo and leave them on the beach

38. Network, Network, Network.

39. Hang out/Perform at Karaoke Bars

40. Attach Promotional Material, Bumper Stickers, Lettering, to Your Vehicle

41. Host Local Open Mic Nights

42. Participate in Local Charitable Functions

43. Upload Your Songs Anywhere Possible

44. Give out as Much Stuff As Possible With Your Logo on it

45. Advertise Upcoming Shows and Events on Community Websites

46. Advertise Upcoming Album Releases On all Fronts

47. Frequently Update Website, Facebook, Twitter and Blog if you have

48. Give Music Lessons

49. Launch a Street Team and Recruit Local Fans to Help Promote Your Music for Free

50. One of the Absolute Best Ways to Promote Your Music is by Word of Mouth! Don’t 
 just tell people, but give them incentives to “share” your message online.

PHANTOM POWER
Marketing by Design
http://www.phantompower.co/