AirPlay Direct’s “All Things Digital Jazz / Latin Jazz / World” Artist Contest 2008
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Robert Weingartz
rdw@airplaydirect.com
“ALL THINGS DIGITAL JAZZ / LATIN JAZZ / WORLD” ARTIST CONTEST 2008
Throughout the month of July, AirPlay Direct will be running our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Jazz / Latin Jazz / World” artist contest. The Grand Prize package will include:
- A 12 week national radio promotion package from Lisa Reedy Promotions (a $2,250 value)
- A professional microphone package from SHURE Microphones (a $1,600 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising and interview package from Lizard Lounge Radio (a $2,750 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising and PR campaign from Mi2N (a $750 value)
- An international PR / Marketing campaign from Anesa (a $3,000 value)
- A career “evaluation and consultation” with Shele Sondheim (a $5,000 value)
- 8 vocal lessons and a copy of Jeannie’s vocal enhancement materials “The Contemporary Vocalist” Series from Jeannie Deva Voice Studios (a $1,000 value)
- A “Featured Artist” promotion package from Beyond Bop Radio (a $250 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
The Grand Prize Package is valued at over $18,000…!
This contest is FREE TO ENTER and very simple. The only three requirements to enter are that you must be an AirPlay Direct artist / label member (free to join), your music must fall into the Jazz / Latin Jazz / World genre and you must submit your AirPlay Direct DPK to office@airplaydirect.com prior to the official entry deadline of July 25th. Whether you are an indie artist or a well established record label with a roster, pick your best songs, you can submit from 1 to 3 tracks per artist. Please make sure to note that you are submitting for the Jazz / Latin Jazz / World artist contest. Deadline for submissions is July 25th. The winner will be announced and “Featured” in the August Radio Programmers Newsletter, as well as in a company press release to all media outlets.
A little about Lisa Reedy Promotions: www.jazzpromotion.com
Lisa Reedy works with 500+ radio stations throughout the United States and Internationally on a weekly basis to solicit radio airplay, interviews to promote new releases & artist tour-dates, Charting at JazzWeek, CMJ, !Earshot, Chart Attack, Roots Music Report and other applicable music industry charts; obtains special promotions such as station IDs, CD giveaways, special program features and quotes from radio personalities. Stations include NPR affiliates, college & community stations, satellite radio, cable music stations, syndicated programs, select international stations, The Weather Channel, and airplay in hotels, in stores and on airlines. Lisa Reedy Promotions has a consistent, proven track record in obtaining airplay and charting success for her clients and provides each with a weekly progress report. In addition, print publicity services are available.
A little about SHURE: www.shure.com
Founded in 1925, SHURE Incorporated www.shure.com is widely acknowledged as the leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have become legendary for performance, reliability, and value.
SHURE’s diverse product line includes world-class wired microphones and wireless microphone systems for performers including the legendary 55SH Elvis mic and the industry standard SM58, award-winning earphones and headsets for MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional DJs. Today, SHURE products are the first choice wherever audio performance is a top priority: on concert stages, in recording studios, at radio and television networks, and in public address systems in houses of worship, meeting facilities, and other venues.
A little about Lizard Lounge Radio: www.lizardloungemusic.com
Lizard Lounge Radio (LLR) is a 24/7 broadcaster of Independent International Music artists.
A little about Mi2N.com: www.mi2n.com
Leveraging its decade-long leadership role in the music news sector, Music Industry News Network (Mi2N) now offers a broad array of PR marketing and advertising services meant to meet the specific needs of the music community. Utilizing multiple channels, from its syndicated newswires to social networks and 30,000 subsciber base, Mi2N places your press release in front of your desired audience.
A little about Anesa: www.anesa.tv
We combine techniques used in Marketing and Public Relations to guarantee a successful campaign, event or product. We edit and distribute invitations, bulletins, and press releases to the Hispanic Media, news and entertainment using our database of radio stations, T.V., magazines, Weekly Publications or Monthly newspaper. We also specialize in preparing promotional sales and Media Kits.
SHELE SONDHEIM
A little about Shele Sondheim: www.csmwordsandmusic.com
Shele’s recording and performing credits include Phil Collins, Natalie Cole, Little Richard, Billy Preston, Lola Falana, Wayne Newton, Flip Wilson and Roy Clark as well as extensive worldwide TV & Film credits.
Most recently, Phil Collins’ Little Dreams Band, penning their title track Donne Le Moi on Capitol/EMI followed by the Phil Collins Limited Edition Swatch Watch campaign, with proceeds going to Little Dreams Foundation in Geneva. Currently, Shele functions in dual capacity as a successful songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. His company is engaged in the development of competitive materials and artists in pop, r&b, rock and dance. Their work includes the discover, development and representation of young emerging artists both domestic and international, including growing sponsorship alliances with music industry leaders and brand manufacturers. The company participates annually at atll the major music trade events whereby Shele facilitates unique opportunities for presenting original materials and artist to global industry contacts at record labels, TV & film, fashion music branding sponsors and multi-media cross platforms.
A little about Jeannie Deva: www.JeannieDeva.com
Jeannie Deva is an international celebrity vocal coach, published author, clinician, recording studio vocal producer, trainer of voice teachers and originator of The Deva Method® - Complete Voice Training for Stage and Studio.
Thousands of singers world-wide have been trained by Jeannie and her expanding network of certified Deva Method teachers. Clients: Grammy Award Winner, Aimee Mann, Grammy Nominee Harriet Schock, members of the J. Geils Band, Foghat, #1 Billboard Dance Chart Samantha James, Idol Finalist Mikalah Gordon (#11 of Season 4), Leads in Broadway’s “Wicked” and “Grease”, members of the touring cast of Fame, Dar Williams, Charolote Jorgensen (Dancing with the Stars partner to John Hurley), Singers for Pink, Elton John, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias and Stevie Wonder.
A little about Beyond Bop: www.beyondbop.com
Beyond Bop is an internet jazz radio station created for musicians by musicians showcasing some of the best kept secrets in jazz.
A little about AirPlay Direct: www.AirPlayDirect.com
AirPlay Direct www.AirPlayDirect.com is a new revolutionary, efficient and very cost effective way (FREE) to securely deliver your “broadcast-quality” music and electronic press kits to radio programmers and music industry professionals around the world.
AirPlay Direct is an easy to use digital file transfer system that was developed to streamline radio / artist promotion activities for today’s music industry. AirPlay Direct’s FREE digital services replace the unnecessary time and expense of putting together and sending out costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail.
AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!