Promotion methods

There are many promotion methods for artists and bands. The less independent companies, such as Universal use posters and billboards. However, independent companies often use blogs or things like websites for example Youtube. I know this for sure because, even people who have no intention of becoming famous, they still can get noticed. For example Christina Grimmie on Youtube. She got found and become a famous singer.

Youtube has changed many peoples lives, and has made sure great talent doesn't go to waste.
Thanks to sites like Youtube, people who deserve a chance actually have a chance.
Also, because of online sites such as Facebook & Twitter, a lot of socializing can happen
and people can stay in contact etc.

Here is a link to her channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/zeldaxlove64?feature=watch



If a artist/band have their own website it is a great way for promoting music. This is because it's their
own identity, having your own website allows you to be able to upload as much as you want about yourself, for example a biography or a fact-file  or more. Websites increase the number of fans, making it a lot more likely that the artists/bands music is going to be promoted.  Having a website is a very good marketing technique, almost every artist or band has one. They are a very good way of increasing popularity.

A lot of websites are dedicated to promoting artists, for example blogs, or streaming, forums etc. Some artists use social networking platforms, as they wider the audience. The number of fans can easily go up thousands, just by a social network platform. This is because you can update your fans about upcoming events, gigs, tours, concerts, and so on.

Promoting online isn't the only way to promote your music. There are also many promoting methods not involving the internet. For example a demo CD, or by targeting the television to promote. You can also show documents to other agencies, and find ways for people to see your progress, and who knows if they like it then maybe they will put some of your stuff on television. Most artists/bands promote through music tv channels, for example "One Direction", they are a new band and already are very popular, and their music videos are always on the music channels. Music video channels allow music videos to become more recognized.