35 Cutting-Edge Music Promotion Strategies

From Free Albums to Cannibalistic Viral Campaigns

It's no secret that the music industry hasn't exactly benefited from the online revolution; to stay afloat, music promotion must consistently evolve. This slideshow captures some of the strategies the entertainment industry has employed to get consumers excited about purchasing music, from free album downloads to cannibalistic viral campaigns.

Implications - The music industry has attempted many campaigns to combat the pirating of music; however, consumers are less likely to respond because of the appeal behind the idea that music is free. The industry needs to re-evaluate the concept of purchasing online through connecting with the consumer. Ideas such as album previews shows that the company trusts the consumer to make the choice of whether to purchase the music or not.

SCORE
4.6 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 87%
Activity 44%
Freshness 8%
$50 Blank CDs
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
$50 Blank CDs
Groundbreaking Music Marketing
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Groundbreaking Music Marketing
Soliciting Fan Feedback
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Soliciting Fan Feedback
Interactive Music Videos
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Interactive Music Videos
MP3s by the Album
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
MP3s by the Album
Guerrilla Album Launches
CATEGORY
Marketing
Guerrilla Album Launches
Twisted Holiday Tunes
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Twisted Holiday Tunes
Celebs Impliment Viral Strategies
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Celebs Impliment Viral Strategies
Trend Hunter Launches Groove Armada's Latest Album
CATEGORY
About
Trend Hunter Launches Groove Armada's Latest Album
Flash Memory Micro Albums
CATEGORY
Tech
Flash Memory Micro Albums
Beatles Go Digital
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Beatles Go Digital
One Cent CDs
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
One Cent CDs
8-Track Revivals
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
8-Track Revivals
Breast Cancer Prevention CDs
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Breast Cancer Prevention CDs
Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 2)
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 2)
Free Multi-Album Downloads
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Free Multi-Album Downloads
CDs on Tees
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
CDs on Tees
Streaming Albums on MySpace
CATEGORY
Tech
Streaming Albums on MySpace
$100,000 CDs
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
$100,000 CDs
Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 3)
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Flash Drive Albums (Pt. 3)
Designer Blank CDs
CATEGORY
Tech
Designer Blank CDs
Free Music Albums
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Free Music Albums
Viral Album Pre-Releases
CATEGORY
About
Viral Album Pre-Releases
‘Unexpected' Solo Albums
CATEGORY
Marketing
‘Unexpected' Solo Albums
Anatomical Album Covers
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Anatomical Album Covers
Guerrilla Album Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Guerrilla Album Campaigns
Trend Hunter Leaks a Sneak Peek of Groove Armada's New Album
CATEGORY
About
Trend Hunter Leaks a Sneak Peek of Groove Armada's New Album
Embracing File Sharing
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Embracing File Sharing
Unreleased Album Remix Contests
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Unreleased Album Remix Contests
Cheap Tickets to Promote Albums
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Cheap Tickets to Promote Albums
Storefront Album Launches
CATEGORY
Naughty
Storefront Album Launches
Flash Drive Music Bracelet
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Flash Drive Music Bracelet
Donut Cd Cases
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Donut Cd Cases
Cannibalistic Viral Campaigns
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Cannibalistic Viral Campaigns
Peroxide Platinum Pop Promos
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Peroxide Platinum Pop Promos

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