Airplay Direct Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary
Cutting edge online company streamlines and defines industry standards for independent artist promotion in a digital world.
Atlanta, GA - In just three short years, AirPlay Direct has become the global leader in digital music delivery services to radio for indie artists and record labels around the world. The AirPlay Direct community has grown exponentially over the past year and includes over 11,500 artist and label members, and over 2,400 radio station members.
AirPlay Direct’s professional membership now spans 104 countries globally.
It is no secret that the Music Industry paradigm is rapidly changing; more and more, industry professionals and content providers alike rely upon digital methods of obtaining and distributing music, especially in the business-to-business realm.
Each day artists and record labels turn to AirPlay Direct to get advice and guidance on how to improve their professional growth. The company’s loyal and growing member base is the result of personal recommendations and personal relationships. Each month over 30,000 unique visitors view more than 2,900,000 artist pages and are responsible for over 4,500,000 hits on AirPlayDirect.com.
To date AirPlay Direct has delivered over 2,000,000 digital packages to music industry professionals on behalf of their artist and label members; including over 73,000 new tracks to radio. With the average cost of a hard copy artist package set at $10, AirPlay Direct has saved their members over $20,000,000 in hard costs and has become the #1free electronic press kit service in the world.
“As I look back over the past three years I am filled with a deep sense of pride at what we have accomplished as a company. We have helped to shape and define the current landscape of the newly emerging digital music industry, and we will continue to strive earnestly towards our goals of true independent artist advocacy, education and empowerment” said Robert Weingartz, CEO and Founder of AirPlay Direct. “I am also very proud of AirPlay Direct’s eco-friendly solution to the issue of CD waste in our industry. By utilizing AirPlay Direct’s digital platform artists, record labels and music industry professionals can cut costs, increase their speed to market and contribute to the health and well being of our planet.”
For more information on AirPlay Direct’s free digital delivery services and how you can start putting more money on your bottom line please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com
AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!
Contact: Robert Weingartz
rdw@airplaydirect.com
Thompson Square Wins Airplay Direct’s “All Things Digital Country / Alt. Country” Artist Contest
Throughout the month of May, AirPlay Direct ran our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Country / Alt. Country” artist contest. The winner Thompson Square will receive the Grand Prize package worth over $19,000 and includes:
- A 12 week Country radio digital promotion package from 1617 Virtual (a $4,500 value)
- A 12 week national publicity / marketing package from CDA Promotions-Nashville (a $6,000 value)
- A 12 week national Country radio promotion package from Airplay Specialists (a $4,000 value)
- Placement to digital downloads via download page at VirtualMusicMarket.com for one year (value priceless)
- A six month song-plugging web presence in the HitMenSongpluggers.com Digital Song Library (a $3,000 value)
- A half hour on-air feature artist interview with Big Kev from the Big Country Revue on WXLV Roots 90.3 FM
- A 2 page feature artist interview with Big Kev in the Artist Development Co-op’s Media Guide magazine
- A “Featured Artist” advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
A country duo in the truest sense - husband & wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson.
Not since Johnny and June, Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius, and George & Tammy has there been real-life husband and wife duet partners. And in that male-female “relationship” tradition, there were Porter & Dolly, Conway & Loretta, and Kenny Rogers had some monster duets with a variety of female artists, like Dolly Parton and Dottie West.
The point is we’re missing that in country music today. Yeah, there’s Tim & Faith and they tour together some, but Keifer and Shawna are something different. They are two-gether.
The tradition continues.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at http://www.airplaydirect.com/1617virtual
AirPlay Direct would like to thank our Sponsors who have contributed their time, resources and expertise to make this fantastic FREE TO ENTER artist contest a tremendous success.
For more information on 1617 Virtual please visit www.1617virtual.com
For more information on CDA Promotions-Nashville please write to CDAnashville@aol.com
For more information on Airplay Specialists please visit www.AirplaySpecialists.com
For more information on Virtual Music Market please visit www.VirtualMusicMarket.com
For more information on Hitmen Songpluggers please visit www.HitMenSongpluggers.com
For more information on AirPlay Direct please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com
AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!
Call For Sponsors: AirPlay Direct’s Jazz / Latin Jazz / World Artist Contest 2008
AirPlay Direct has confirmed the date for our “All Things Digital Jazz / Latin Jazz / World” Artist Contest for the month of July 2008.
We have confirmed our first few Co-Sponsors for the event and are looking for additional Co-Sponsors in the following Areas:
- PR / Media firms
- Radio stations (announce & feature the winner with an on-air performance and interview)
- Equipment manufacturers or retailers that can contribute an instrument package
- Print publications that can run an ads and do a feature story on the winner of our contest
- Merchandise manufacturers, t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc.
- Festival / live-performance opportunities
- CD / DVD manufacturers
- Video companies to shoot a video
- Photographers / artist photo shoot
- Recording studio / studio time / production services
- A song placement in Film / TV / Music Supervisors
- Web Development / Graphics firm
AirPlay Direct’s Sponsorship / Contest programs are a valuable exposure and marketing tool that serve to help our Sponsors gain new clients, increase their corporate revenue, expose and grow their brand and company, and help them to develop a stronger global corporate presence and digital distribution footprint.
Our Sponsorship / Contest programs really do bring a lot more to the table in the way of press and media impressions, versus just a pure advertising play. These events receive a lot of press and exposure and create tremendous “good-will” and business opportunities within the industry for our Sponsors.
If you are interested in more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact us for more information.
Very best regards,
Mike Kreher
Director of Business Development
AirPlay Direct
AirPlay Direct Rockets Past 11,000 Artists, Increases Capacity
We’ve been so busy recently, that we almost forgot to mention that AirPlay Direct signed up it’s 11,000th artist account a few weeks ago. As you may recall, back in March we hit 10,000 artists, so things are growing fast!
Additionally, today we performed some major technology upgrades behind the scenes. Unfortunately, we had to be offline for several hours this morning in order to accomplish this and we apologize for any inconvenience. On the plus side, we’ve dramatically increased our storage capacity, beefed up our backup, and have implemented the next set of steps in making the homepage and all artist sites even more “search engine friendly” so radio stations can find artists more easily.
There are still many exciting changes to come . . . Thanks for everyone’s support!
Deadline Extended For The National TV Exposure Opportunity
AirPlay Direct is assisting CBS-TV and Mark Burnett Productions in helping to get out the word about the casting calls they are holding for their upcoming new show “Jingles”.
If you cannot participate in the open casting calls, the deadline for tape submission has been extended to May 30th, 2008.
CBS and Mark Burnett Productions have teamed up to find the greatest undiscovered marketing genius for a new show “Jingles”. Do you think that you could use your quick mind and comedy skills to wow Fortune 500 companies with your talent?
We are looking for teams of two to three people to write and perform product jingles. A team could be anything from an improv troupe to a singing comedy duo or a barbershop quartet. We are looking for fun, high-energy performances mixed with a competitive spirit. Teams will compete weekly for a chance to win $100,000 and a contract with one of the companies! cbs.com (look for “Casting Calls”)
Now is your chance to prove that you possess the competitive edge and talent to win over a live audience and industry professionals all at once!
For more information or to receive an application to register, please contact Jonathan Tanzman / Casting Director at Mark Burnett Productions at jtanzman@markburnettprod.com
If you are registering for this event in Nashville let Jonathan Tanzman know that you were referred by AirPlay Direct and you will get a VIP audition… you will not have to wait in line!
CASTING CALL INFORMATION:
NEW YORK
-WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB
315 W. 44TH St, between 8th & 9th Ave., New York, NY 10036
Callbacks (if selected) - Thursday, May 29th
CHICAGO
- FRIDAY, MAY 30TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
THE APOLLO THEATER
2540 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago , IL 60614
Callbacks (if selected) - Saturday, May 31st
NASHVILLE
- MONDAY, JUNE 2ND
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
THE MUSIC MILL
1710 Roy Acuff Place , Nashville , TN 37203
Callbacks (if selected) - Tuesday, June 3rd
AUSTIN
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB
8120 Research Blvd. , Austin , TX 78758
Callbacks (if selected) - Thursday, June 5th
LOS ANGELES
- SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CBS STUDIO CENTER
4024 Radford Ave. , Studio City , CA 91604
Callbacks (if selected) - Sunday, June 8th
NATIONAL TV EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITY FOR SONGWRITERS / RECORDING ARTISTS
AirPlay Direct is assisting CBS-TV and Mark Burnett Productions in helping to get out the word about the casting calls they are holding for their upcoming new show “Jingles”.
CBS and Mark Burnett Productions have teamed up to find the greatest undiscovered marketing genius for a new show “Jingles”. Do you think that you could use your quick mind and comedy skills to wow Fortune 500 companies with your talent?
We are looking for teams of two to three people to write and perform product jingles. A team could be anything from an improv troupe to a singing comedy duo or a barbershop quartet. We are looking for fun, high-energy performances mixed with a competitive spirit. Teams will compete weekly for a chance to win $100,000 and a contract with one of the companies! cbs.com (look for “Casting Calls”)
Now is your chance to prove that you possess the competitive edge and talent to win over a live audience and industry professionals all at once!
For more information or to receive an application to register, please contact Jonathan Tanzman / Casting Director at Mark Burnett Productions at 310-903-5400×5610 or at
If you are registering for this event in Nashville let Jonathan Tanzman know that you were referred by AirPlay Direct and you will get a VIP audition… you will not have to wait in line!
CASTING CALL INFORMATION:
CHICAGO
- FRIDAY, MAY 30TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
THE APOLLO THEATER
2540 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chicago , IL 60614
Callbacks (if selected) - Saturday, May 31st
NASHVILLE
- MONDAY, JUNE 2ND
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
THE MUSIC MILL
1710 Roy Acuff Place , Nashville , TN 37203
Callbacks (if selected) - Tuesday, June 3rd
AUSTIN
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB
8120 Research Blvd. , Austin , TX 78758
Callbacks (if selected) - Thursday, June 5th
LOS ANGELES
- SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CBS STUDIO CENTER
4024 Radford Ave. , Studio City , CA 91604
Callbacks (if selected) - Sunday, June 8th
Black Chapel Wins Airplay Direct’s “All Things Digital Hard Rock /Heavy Metal” Artist Contest
Throughout the month of April, AirPlay Direct ran our FREE to enter “All Things Digital Hard Rock / Heavy Metal” artist contest. The winner Black Chapel will receive the Grand Prize package which is worth over $30,000 and includes:
- A professional microphone package from SHURE Microphones (a $1,600 value)
- A PRS-SE Paul Allender model guitar from Paul Reed Smith Guitars (a $930 value)
- An Ibanez EDB700TK Ergodyne bass plus case from Sam Ash Music (a $1,030 value)
- A Trademark 60, 1×12 guitar combo amplifier and Double Drive 3X distortion pedal from Tech 21 NYC (a $980 value)
- A 12 week European PR / media campaign from Vigilante Music (an $8,000 value)
- A “Feature Interview”, advertising and merchandise package from KNAC.COM (a $7,500 value)
- An 8 week global digital advertising and marketing campaign from Fixion Media (a $2,500 value)
- A “Feature Interview” and advertising package from All Access Magazine (a $400 value)
- A main stage, prime time live performance slot at Indianapolis Metal Fest 2 this year (priceless…!)
- A live performance slot / sponsorship on the 2nd (side) stage at the South Texas Rock Fest (a $5,000 value)
- A “Featured Artist” advertising / promotion package from AirPlay Direct (a $1,500 value)
In this day and age of metal bands looking to be the next big thing or trying to find the next new sound, it’s hard to discern the good bands from the bands who are trying too hard. The bands that people tend to follow and support are typically the ones who aren’t looking to fit into some kind of mold but bands whose music flows seamlessly from their hearts thus creating a new sound without even trying. Enter BLACK CHAPEL.
Listen to and download “broadcast-quality” tracks at www.airplaydirect.com/BLACKCHAPEL
AirPlay Direct would like to thank our Sponsors who have contributed their time, resources and expertise to make this fantastic FREE TO ENTER artist contest a tremendous success.
For more information on SHURE Microphones please visit www.shure.com
For more information on PRS / Paul Reed Smith Guitars please visit www.prsguitars.com
For more information on SamAsh.com please visit www.SamAsh.com
For more informatio on Tech 21 please visit www.tech21nyc.com
For more information onVigilante please visit www.peroxidemusic.com/vigilante
For more information on KNAC.COM please visit www.knac.com
For more information on Fixion Media please visit www.fixionmedia.com
For more information on All Access Magazine please visit www.allaccessmagazine.com
For more information on Indianapolis Metal Fest please visit www.indianapolismetalfest.com
For more information on South Texas Rock Fest please visit www.southtexasrockfest.com
For more information on AirPlay Direct please visit www.AirPlayDirect.com
AirPlay Direct… go straight to the source!
AirPlay Direct’s Folk / Americana Artist Contest 2008
Hello All,
I hope this note finds everyone doing well.
AirPlay Direct has confirmed the date for our “All Things Digital Folk / Americana” Artist Contest for the month of June 2008.
We have confirmed our first few Co-Sponsors for the event and are looking for additional Co-Sponsors in the following Areas:
- PR / Media firms
- Radio stations (announce & feature the winner with an on-air performance and interview)
- Equipment manufacturers or retailers that can contribute an instrument package
- Print publications that can run an ads and do a feature story on the winner of our contest
- Merchandise manufacturers, t-shirts, hats, stickers, etc.
- Festival / live-performance opportunities
- CD / DVD manufacturers
- Video companies to shoot a video
- Photographers / artist photo shoot
- Recording studio / studio time / production services
- A song placement in Film / TV / Music Supervisors
- Web Development / Graphics firm
AirPlay Direct’s Sponsorship / Contest programs are a valuable exposure and marketing tool that serve to help our Sponsors gain new clients, increase their corporate revenue, expose and grow their brand and company, and help them to develop a stronger global corporate presence and digital distribution footprint.
Our Sponsorship / Contest programs really do bring a lot more to the table in the way of press and media impressions, versus just a pure advertising play. These events receive a lot of press and exposure and create tremendous “good-will” and business opportunities within the industry for our Sponsors.
If you are interested in more information on this exciting opportunity, please respond to this e-mail for more information.
Very best regards,
Mike Kreher
Director of Business Development
AirPlay Direct
Airplay Direct Appoints New Director Of Business Development
AirPlay Direct is pleased to announce that we have appointed artist manager and producer, Michael Kreher, to the position of Director of Business Development.
In his new role, Kreher will be responsible for creating strategic partnerships and promotions with corporate clients in the music, film, television, entertainment, specialty retail, apparel, travel, liquor, automobile and other lifestyle categories to help grow our subscriber base and enhance brand awareness. He will also be responsible for developing relationships with radio stations, conferences, festivals, artists, artist managers, talent agents, and other industry executives.
Kreher brings over a decade of experience in sales and marketing working with such national/international companies as Snapple, Orangina and Jolt. Since entering the entertainment industry, Kreher has worked with all of the major music labels. He will continue to manage and produce his current artist roster.
“AirPlay Direct has created a strong brand and a fantastic artist-driven promotional platform. I am very excited to join this forward-looking team,” said Michael Kreher.
“We are truly excited to have Mike join the AirPlay Direct team. His strong professional background and extensive artist experience will be a welcome addition to the team as we look to aggressively grow the company in 2008″ said AirPlay Direct CEO Robert Weingartz.
Michael can be reached at mike@airplaydirect.com
Additional Artist Exposure Opportunities
Currently we are taking new ads for our additional exposure opportunities. AirPlay Direct does offer a
“Featured Artist” opportunity in our Radio Programmers Newsletter and a “Banner Ad” program at the
top of each of our web site pages, and a “Spotlight Artist” campaign.
The May Radio Programmers Newsletter has already gone out, each month we feature 10 artists. Past
“Featured Artists” include The Raconteurs (Jack White), Merle Haggard, Ann Wilson (Heart), Willie Nelson,
Los Lonely Boys, Susan Tedeschi, Black Label Society, Quiet Riot, Nils Lofgren, Pam Tillis, Deana Carter,
etc. The newsletter goes out to our over 2,300 AirPlay Direct radio members and a select # of tastemaker
stations that have requested to be on our newsletter list for info on new artists. The newsletter also goes out to our over 11,000 record label / artist members. We have four artists confirmed for the June issue…
six spaces left. In total, our newsletter goes out to over 30,000 music industry professionals globally.
With respect to the “Spotlight Artist” progam, it is a monthly program and it is limited to 15 artists. It
appears on the AirPlay Direct home page and 7 additional site pages including the radio member login page.
Our “Banner Artist” program is as follows, it is a monthly program and it is limited to 10 banners. “Banner
Artists” appear at the top of all 8 pages of the siie… a high profile placement.
For more info on these opportunities please write to ads@airplaydirect.com
We appreciate your support and your interest in AirPlay Direct
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