PHYSICAL SALES

Contrary to what many people have come to believe in this era of digital downloads, physical CDs still sell. But simply making them available in an online catalog is too passive. You need to take control of your music and make sure it reaches your customers at the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. We are actively engaged in driving customers to the main brick-and-mortar accounts such as Barnes & Noble and Hastings, as well as online accounts such as Amazon.com and BN.com.

DIGITAL SALES

Any physical release requires timed, focused attention on the digital front as well. Our approach to digital sales ensures that your music hits the market at the same time as your physical product to maximize impact. We actively sell your product on all the major digital sites around the world, such as iTunes, Amazon.com, eMusic, Napster, Rhapsody. We have partnered with Royaltyshare to provide you with detailed 24/7 analytics of your digital sales, so you know exactly where your product has sold, in which quantities, and for what amount.

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER FULFILLMENT

Ultimately, your fans will always buy from you! We can help you focus your sales efforts to include that personal touch, whether its making your product available to ship direct to the consumer all over the world, or maintaining a valuable “fan club”-like program that offers unique and exclusive products and services. If your website doesn’t include an e-commerce solution, you’re most likely missing out on the perfect opportunity to develop a direct relationship with your customers.

ONLINE MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Not long ago, a web-centric approach to marketing became part of all effective distribution campaigns. That has now transcended its original scope to include social media. Without the backbone of a solid plan online, it’s just too hard for your music to compete. Let us help you put together a plan that maximizes your website’s visibility with stunning graphics and a call-to-action game plan that includes online electronic press kit (EPK), key site banner ads and promotions, and core social networking functionality.

TERRESTRIAL AND ONLINE RADIO

We are in the midst of a revolution in how consumers hear music. While a large majority of consumers still listen to mainstream FM, a growing number of fans with discerning tastes are turning to satellite radio and online streams to hear their favorite artists. We can get your music to these outlets effectively and efficiently. We work with some of the best radio promoters in the business and service all major chart reporters, including Billboard/R&R, Smoothjazz.com, Jazzweek, CMJ, and Groove Jazz Music.

PRESS & PUBLICITY

Our pipeline to the press is your pipeline to the world. Opportunities still exist for great editorial coverage of your music. It’s a great way to help gain new fans and build up a fan base by showing others what your music is about. Let us help you put together a press kit and bio written by some of the todays’ highly published writers. We work with some of the best publicists in the business and service all applicable major magazines, newspapers, news organizations, and blogs. Going on the road? It’s a win-win situation!

PRINT ADVERTISING

To put it simply, you need to reach your fans. Whether you’re thinking via email, socially via the web or through direct mail campaigns, we can augment your campaign with cost-effective advertising in some of the largest print publications in our formats, including JazzTimes, Downbeat, and Jazziz Magazine. Use these ads to help drive traffic to your website where you’ll get an opportunity to build a lasting relationship with your fans.

RETAIL MARKETING

Making your product available or simply making sure there are units in the marketplace is irrelevant if they’re not in the right locations. A targeted regional approach via chain and independent accounts is critical. Our focused retail approach merges old and new school concepts to generate powerful results. We’ll help coordinate your tour, airplay, and overall marketing efforts with actual storefronts that will help you sell your music.

VIDEO

Creating a powerful video component to your project will provide depth to your audio release, engage your audience, and provide another compelling reason to buy your music! It can be a simple 3-minute EPK, or it can be a full-length concert experience, but creating a deeper connection with your audience in the video medium is paramount to your project’s success. Utilize several cost-effective technologies to get your message seen on your website, via YouTube, or some of the more popular streaming services available.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

A lifeless or poorly designed project can hamstring your release. Why cut corners when you're almost at the finish line? Clean, effective design can communicate the quality of your project. We can help deliver a professional look to your album artwork, website, onesheet, or press collateral so that you can portray your "In It To Win It" image. Our experienced team of web designers has years of experience in Wordpress, Flash, PHP, SQL, and various e-commerce environments.

LOGISTICS

It’s your music. Watch it work with our B2B partner portal: inventory, orders and shipment information, and advertising expenditures at your fingertips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We handle the movement of freight, warehousing and both order and returns processing for individual stores, distribution centers, and direct-to-consumer shipments. There is no withholding of information, creating a true parity in our partnership.

MANUFACTURING & PRINTING

As we said before, CDs still sell. But don't eat all of your profits with high priced, low unit runs via traditional CD pressing plants. We're already making discs. Take advantage of our volume rates for manufactured disc runs and printed product. We've partnered with industry leaders in manufacturing and printing to get the job done right, on time, and on budget.

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & BUDGETING

Lastly, but most importantly, you should be managing your business from a profitability standpoint. Why feed others when you can't feed yourself? Setup a plan and budget, and put it in motion. We can help you establish a marketing plan and budget for your project, so you know exactly what you can spend and how much you'll make in the end. No gimmick, no fuss. Distribution13 can be your partner in the new music marketplace. Contact Us for more information and to see if the Power of 13 can move your business into the right direction.