Secrets of Effective Music Marketing: How to Apply Smart Strategies and Get Noticed w/ Dre Marshall, Executive

Is successful music marketing and promotion all just a game of luck or being ‘connected?” Is it possible for the independent artist to get the word out about projects without a ton of money or a huge team?

According to label executive Dre Marshall, any independent artist and creative can effectively market to their audience and promote their projects.They just need to employ the right strategies and continue to keep the right attitude even when starting small.

Dre Marshall has worked in all areas of the music and entertainment industry, both as an artist and as a label executive and management leader. As an artist, he released influential independent projects in the hip-hop genre, and collaborated with artists such as Grammy nominated gospel artist Canton Jones, singer / songwriter Leon Timbo, and the legendary rapper Kurtis Blow.

As a partner and co-founder of The Thirties with Grammy-Award winning songwriter and producer Breyan Isaac, Dre Marshall has seen the benefits of fostering authentic relationships in the industry. The Thirties has now been a part of several Top 10 Billboard-charting singles in pop and hip-hop as well as producing songs for huge Hollywood movie releases such as the Spider Man franchise. Now in their second decade of existence, The Thirties continues to collaborate with some of the biggest stars in music, linking up with artists such as Nick Jonas, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Tyga, Damian Marely, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Lecrae, Kesha and countless others.

In this revealing discussion on The God and Gigs Show, Dre Marshall explains the essential mindset needed to successfully promote and market your musical and creative projects, and breaks down the limitations and self-defeating tactics that will derail your success as a performing artist. .

Topics covered in this interview with Dre Marshall

Why artists must learn how to build teams and get help in the areas that they are weakest in
How his upbringing helped him understand the importance of different roles in the music and recording industry, including management and marketing
Why artists must know basic selling and marketing techniques to build their careers
The importance of knowing your audience and what they will respond to
How to build a team and focus on the partnerships
Why investing back into our creative careers is crucial to building a sustainable platform
Why small victories and goals can help you continue finishing your project.

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