Maximize Music Streaming with Digital Marketing for Spotify through Playlist Placements

Streaming services like Spotify have been dominating the music industry.  Spotify acts not only as a music streaming service but also a platform to expose artists since there are millions of active users and 40,000 tracks being added daily (no, that's not a typo!).

Wouldn’t you like to see these kinds of increases like our other Indie Artists have seen using our Spotify Campaigns?

+ 1,470,000% in Streams
+  43,000% in # of Playlists

+  9,700% in Saves
+  1,300% in Followers 
+  41,011% in Listeners

  

Web ‘n Retail has developed what we believe is the most comprehensive playlist pitching campaign available at www.SpotifyPromotions.net  This service will get your track on REAL playlists with REAL listeners and provide longevity (keeps your numbers growing instead of a spike then a drop). That means more cash in your pocket and more people are exposed to your albums or singles!

We offer a couple of different campaign approaches.  This one is “all-in” www.SpotifyPromotions.net/of-playlist-followers campaign and this one is for adding your track to collaborative playlists: www.SpotifyPromotions.net/of-playlists-1 .

Web ‘n Retail also provides other services in order to maximize your online presence in the music industry at:  www.MusicMarketingByWebnretail.com

McMains Releases NEW Americana Music Video on Youtube

Renowned Americana singer-songwriter McMains released a new music video on Youtube for his recent single, “Since I Started Loving You”. A great video with a great song that will get fans of the Americana genre wanting more!

This wonderful composition serves as a backdrop in the music video for a romance story between two lovers. Both visually and acoustically pleasing, the video has styles from John Lennon, Elton John, and David Bowie. “Since I Started Loving You” feels timeless and nostalgic which is hard to come by nowadays with a Hip-Hop and Pop dominant market. Music is always ever-changing but it’s also refreshing to see and listen to someone like McMains who still makes us appreciate older styles of music.

To watch the video, click here. You can also download or stream on Spotify, Amazon, and/or iTunes. For additional information such as tour dates and merchandise, check out http://wwww.mickmcmains.com.

Paul Simon Like Musician Dave Sereny roaring Spotify Playlist’s with Come Here Baby

Paul Simon like musician Dave Sereny, a Toronto-based Artist has propelled his newest single “Come Here Baby” to the number 15 jazz song on Spotify charts. 

Dave’s Come Here Baby, is a glistful melodic soul tune with ear-piercing grooves than emulates the great singer Paul Simon.

It isn’t hard to understand why people listen to Dave Sereny’s music. The musical spirit along with Dave’s creative genius leaves listening to his newest album “Talk to Me”; relaxed and blissful as his beautiful guitar rifts play in your ears. However, there is more to the album’s single “Come Here Baby” than Dave’s creative genius. The background vocals are sung by Ugandan based Nemma Children’s Choir group. Dave chose to collaborate with this group because their goal is to raise awareness of the problems facing Uganda’s youth and to fundraise towards the goals of the Nemma Child Project.

Listen to “Come Here Baby” or check out the full album on iTunes . Be sure to also check out Dave’s website and Twitter for all his updates!

Paul Simon Like Musician Dave Sereny roaring Spotify Playlist’s with Come Here Baby

Jazz musician Dave Sereny emulates Paul Simon with his new single “Come Here Baby”  where he reminisces about his past relationships back drop with jazz grooves. The incorporation of different styles of jazz reminds me of Paul Simon style and vocal tone.

This is a beautifully crafted song with heart-felt romantic lyrics that make you want to sing along and hit repeat, repeat, repeat, Think cold day, fireplace going, snuggled in a blanket, reading a good book – that’s “Come Here Baby”!    The relaxing energy that Sereny brings is not only straight forward jazz but it’s been infused with influences from soul and rock.

From signature-like Paul Simon vocals to amazing melodic guitar licks similar to Santana, Sereny really wants us to enjoy his song just as much as he did when he was writing, composing, singing and playing his electric guitar on this track; the same is the case with the whole album, not just this track.

Make sure to check out the full album on Spotify here  Be sure to check his website and Twitter for all your updates and questions.

Bob Marley’s Reggae Tune “Jammin’” Reimagined By Toronto-based Smooth Jazz Musician Dave Sereny encompassing Chaka Khan

Our dreams have come true! Toronto’s Dave Sereny has released a new single embodying Chaka khan off his highly anticipated album, Talk to Me. The track titled, Jammin’ is a Bob Marley cover and could not be more appropriately named. This reggae infused, soulful, rock jam has you swaying to the guitar strums while you soak up the tropical vibes Marley cultivated. 

Jammin’ a re-imagined Bob Marley Classic track with groovy jazz instrumentation from Sereny with haunting and oozing angelic female vocals that’s reminiscent to Chaka Khan.  

On such an iconic track, Sereny still makes it his own. His guitar skills take front row while the airy vocal accompanyment create an angelic ambiance.

“Sereny’s work is remarkable…including [his cover of] Bob Marley’s "Jammin’", which stays true to the original with splendid smooth vocal overlay” -  Stu Berketo, Wave.fm 94.7/95.9 HD2

“Jammin’ comes off Sereny’s second album “Talk To Me”, released 12 years since his wildly popular album “Take This Ride”. Makes sense when you account for the fact that Sereny is a frequent performer and a touring veteran of multiple jazz festivals. In 2019, it’s great to see that Sereny gives jazz music a fresh spin while never sacrificing his craft.

Listen to Jammin’ on Spotify or check out the full album on iTunes. Be sure to also check out Dave’s website and Twitter for all his updates!

Streaming on Spotify Listen to Toronto Musician Dave Sereny’s R&B Single Come Here Baby

Since its release, The R&B infused Smooth Jazz single “Come Here Baby” by Toronto-based musician, Dave Sereny is a finger snapping song making its way into people’s Spotify playlists.

“Come Here Baby” first made headlines when 94.7FM The Waves’ Stu Berketo had some delightful words to say about the track. Mentioning the theme of unrequited love pains that conversely feel great with the R&B perfect tempo he chose for the song. Berketo says that it’s a song you can easily find yourself singing along to.

“Sereny’s vocals once again take centre stage on "Come Here Baby". Delightfully smooth, sultry and bluesy, the unrequited love pains conversely feel great, and it’s easy to find yourself singing along in unison on the refrain and snapping your fingers in perfect tempo.”
-  Stu Berketo, Wave.fm 94.7/95.9 HD2

Some might’ve thought that Dave Sereny was done 11 years ago when he released “Take This Ride”; however, “Come Here Baby” proves Dave Sereny is an Multi-genre talented force who is here to stay. You can listen to this amazing single on Spotify or Apple Music. This song is also available on his album Talk To Me  available on streaming platforms. For updates on Dave Sereny, follow him on Twitter or check out www.DaveSereny.com!

Toronto Musician Dave Sereny is Reminiscent of Miles Davis on Jammin Listen on Spotify

Dave Sereny, a Toronto based musician, has ruptured the airwaves in the Soul and Blues genre with latest Single “Jammin”https://spoti.fi/2JTFKAy  off his highly anticipated album “Talk To Me!”

Dave mixes genres of blues and soul influences over glistful reggae grooves that are reminiscent of Bob Marley and Miles Davis.  The single “Jammin” is a well executed track, an upbeat interpretation of Bob Marley’s smash hit “Jammin” but with a twist of lead angelic vocals that are piercing to the soul.

Dave Sereny made yet another breakthrough album, coming back from his 11-year hiatus. His last album “Take a Ride” led him to become an award winning jazz musician. Now back with his latest album “Talk to me” its surged the Soul, Blues and Jazz charts.

You can listen to this amazing single on Spotify  or Apple Music. This song is also available on his album Talk To Me available on all streaming platforms. For updates on Dave Sereny, follow him on Twitter or check out www.DaveSereny.com!

Dave Sereny-Jammin - A Jazz Music And Rock Version Of Bob Marley’s Classic Song With Acoustic Guitar!

Toronto-based Jazz musician, Dave Sereny, pays tribute to Bob Marley with a soulful rendition of the classic reggae “Jammin” drawing influences from Rock and Jazz.

The award-winning Jazz musician, Dave Sereny is back with his soulful guitar licks in his latest single, “Jammin”. A rendition of the classic 1977 Bob Marley and The Wailers song, Dave puts in his own personal melodic riffs and his Jazz and Rock style of music that will make you fall in love with this classic reggae all over again! With no lyrics other than the background layers of a women’s choir, Dave really emphasizes the instrumental portions especially his soulful guitar melodies. This song is a clear showcase displaying what Sereny can do with a guitar even after taking a few years’ break from releasing new music.

You can listen to this amazing single on Spotify or Apple Music. This song is also available on his album Talk To Me available on streaming platforms. For updates on Dave Sereny, follow him on Twitter or check out www.DaveSereny.com!

Toronto-based Musician Dave Sereny Releases Bob Marley Cover “Jammin’”, Reggae Single With Smooth Jazz and Rock Influences

Our dreams have come true! Toronto’s Dave Sereny has released a new single off his highly anticipated album, Talk to Me. The track titled, Jammin’ is a Bob Marley cover and could not be more appropriately named. This reggae infused, soulful, rock jam has you swaying to the guitar strums while you soak up the tropical vibes Marley cultivated. 

On such an iconic track, Sereny still makes it his own. His guitar skills take front row while the airy vocal accompaniment create an angelic ambiance.

“Sereny’s work is remarkable…including [his cover of] Bob Marley’s "Jammin’", which stays true to the original with splendid smooth vocal overlay” -  Stu Berketo, Wave.fm 94.7/95.9 HD2

“Jammin’ comes off Sereny’s second album “Talk To Me”, released 12 years since his wildly popular album “Take This Ride”. Makes sense when you account for the fact that Sereny is a frequent performer and a touring veteran of multiple jazz festivals. In 2019, it’s great to see that Sereny gives jazz music a fresh spin while never sacrificing his craft.

Listen to Jammin’ on Spotify  or check out the full album on iTunes. Be sure to also check out Dave’s website and Twitter for all his updates!

ISRC Numbers are Essential in Collecting Music Royalties from Social Media Sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram

Many musicians don't know that music videos can be embedded with an ISRC number just like their audio file counterpart. This means that you must purchase two different ISRC codes if you want to collect all your music royalties.

Streaming royalties are being paid when a music video is streamed on an OTT device such as a mobile phone or smart TV. As a result, it’s possible to leave money on the table when you don’t purchase a separate ISRC number for your music video. These separate ISRC numbers for music videos are only sold by licensed ISRC vendors. Watch this YouTube video for more information.

Web ‘n Retail is licensed by the RIAA to distribute and embed ISRC numbers into your video file. They have been in business for 26 years helping musicians with specific challenges in their career. Furthermore, their flat rate ISRC service for music videos includes services other companies charge extra for. For more information about ISRC numbers and Web ‘n Retail’s services visit their website: www.MusicMarketingBYWebnRetail.com/ISRC-Number

Toronto-based Jazz Musician Dave Sereny with his newest single “Come Here Baby” redefines modern Jazz and Soul music and draws influence from Rock

Long-time award winning Jazz musician Dave Sereny released his new single “Come Here Baby”
where he reminisces about his past relationships. The incorporation of different styles of jazz reminds me of Wes Montgomery and Miles Davis’ styles.

This is a beautifully crafted song with heart-felt romantic lyrics that make you want to sing along and hit repeat, repeat, repeat, Think cold day, fireplace going, snuggled in a blanket, reading a good book – that’s “Come Here Baby”!    The relaxing energy that Sereny brings is not only straight forward jazz but it’s been infused with influences from soul and rock.

From signature-like Randy Newman vocals to amazing melodic guitar licks similar to Santana, Sereny really wants us to enjoy his song just as much as he did when he was writing, composing, singing and playing his electric guitar on this track; the same is the case with the whole album, not just this track.

Make sure to check out the full album on Spotify here. Be sure to check his website and Twitter for all your updates and questions.

Make Money From Your Music Videos on Social Media Sites Like Instagram But You Need an ISRC Number!

Did you know that you can get paid royalties from social media sites like Instagram when your music & lyric videos are streamed on these sites. In order to track these royalties, your music video must have an ISRC number embedded into the master file! If you use Instagram to promote your music then you definitely don’t want to miss out on this!

In the past, music videos were strictly for promoting songs. Nowadays, they are considered their own form of art. Therefore, you can collect royalties from your music video or lyric video when streamed on social media platforms like Facebook. However, you can only do so if you have an embedded ISRC number. You can see more info here on YouTube.

Web ‘n Retail is licensed by the RIAA to issue and embed ISRC numbers into your master audio and music video files.  We have been in business for over 25 years helping musicians with specific challenges that they face in their careers and in the ever changing music landscape. For more information, click here: www.MusicMarketingBYWebnRetail.com/ISRC-Number.

Collect Royalties From Sites Like Facebook and Youtube BUT Only IF You’ve Embedded an ISRC Number to Your Music Videos

Get paid for your music or lyric videos on Facebook and YouTube, only if you have an embedded ISRC number. An ISRC number tracks your playable streams turning your quality work into revenue or in other words, royalties.

Music and lyric videos in the past were considered for promotional use only. This has evolved as well as collection of royalties. You can now collect additional royalties from music videos, and lyric videos on streaming platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. The only requirement is to have an embedded ISRC code in those videos. ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a essential part of your master file in order for you to collect royalties. The ISRC number is tracked online and is reported to your distributor and those distributors would send out royalties accordingly. For more information, check with your distributors and PROs (Performing Rights Organization). You can also learn more info on YouTube.

To add an ISRC Code to your master audio and music video files, you must get one from an RIAA  licensed vendor. Web ‘n Retail is licensed to do so. In addition, Web n’ Retail is a music marketing agency and has helped musicians with marketing campaigns for over 25 years. For more information, click here: www.MusicMarketingBYWebnRetail.com/ISRC-Number.

Make MORE Money Online for Your Music Videos on Video Streaming Platforms like YouTube

Video Streaming sites like YouTube or Vimeo are paying royalties for your music videos and/or lyric videos only if you have an ISRC number embedded in your master video file. Most music distributors usually issue ISRC only for audio tracks rather than your video files so if you also want to GET PAID for your music videos, you need an ISRC embedded in your video file as well!

YouTube does in fact already have their own monetization system in place but what they don’t tell you is that it is possible for you to collect additional royalties not just from your uploaded videos. If your music video does in fact hold an ISRC number, then you will get royalties from your Performing Rights Organization, PRO (ASCAP, BMI, etc), and/or your distributor separate from the money YouTube already pays out to you through their system.

Whether you have a music video, a live concert video or a lyric video, it is a good habit to embed ISRC numbers to your master video files before posting the video ANYWHERE. Web ‘n Retail is licensed by the RIAA to not only issue ISRC numbers but we also fully embed the ISRC to your masters along with ALL your metadata that you may have (including a cover image) . For more information click here: www.MusicMarketingBYWebnRetail.com/ISRC-Number.

Are Your Songs Making Money From Music Video Streaming on Youtube?

Did you know that your songs on YouTube   that accompany your music video (whether a lyric or conceptual video)   pay royalties?  BUT…ONLY IF YOU HAVE AN ISRC NUMBER embedded in your master file. Most musicians (and distributors) believe(d) you only needed an ISRC number for an audio track but those days are over.  You now need one for your music videos IF YOU WANNA GET PAID!

 There’s several different kinds of royalties (all of which is really confusing) but there’s no question that you get royalties for streaming of your music videos (ask your PRO for definition on this). 

 These days, there’s also some new royalties from OTT (“over-the-top”) streaming delivery (ie; smartphones, Playstations, smart TV’s, etc.) – however – no one I asked (and I asked a LOT of professionals in the “industry”) seem to be clear on just how those are being paid or who is paying them.  The most likely answer is through your distributor (Universal, Sony, CD Baby, Tunecore, etc.) and also through your PRO (ASCAP, BMI, etc.). 

 So, regardless of where the money is coming from, wouldn’t you rather be positioning your art to earn you money – than not?  Then get an ISRC number embedded into your video.  It only costs $57.  You can get one here: www.MusicMarketingBYWebnRetail.com/ISRC-Number . 

How Can Indie Artists Concentrate on Their Music When There Are so Many Music Marketing Activities to Take Care Of?

Music Marketing activities take up a lot of time and require knowledge of how marketing works best.  While that time, is crucial for an Indie Artist so are the marketing tasks that need be done.  How do you stand out amongst the more than 28 million tracks on iTunes especially since there are approximately 100,000 being added every day? The most cost efficient method is to delve into a Music Marketing campaign.   I bet some of the indie musicians reading this are saying “but that costs a lot of money”…but it doesn’t.  What it costs is TIME to implement the campaign; and the knowledge to know what you are doing!

Being talented and letting people know about your talent are two very different things!  Getting your music exposed to the right listeners (that like your genre) will help you to grow your fan base, sell more tickets to shows where you can sell merchandise, etc. Being in touch regularly with your fans and potential fans is paramount for the future of your career.  Not only does communicating regularly with them breed loyalty but also word-of-mouth and further exposure.  Now, more than ever, it’s very important to have an email list of fans (at least 75% of your revenue will be from the people on your fan list), but also friends/fans/followers, etc. on social media as that is now the gauge for getting a booking agent, manager, getting signed to a label, etc.

But, let’s face it.  There are only so many hours in the day and you can’t be the best at everything you try to master.  So if you are looking for an alternative to doing it yourself, check our www.MusicMarketingByWebNRetail.com and Facebook here: http://bit.ly/WnR-Facebook.

Web 'n Retail Interviews on KDOW AM 1220 about Online Blogging Campaigns

On August 25^th, on radio station KDOW in the Bay Area “The Wall Street Business Network”, Gale Rosenberg, President of Web ‘n Retail, participated on the live radio show PUNCH: Media and Marketing Made Easy with host Erika Taylor-Montgomery. The subject at hand was Online Marketing 101 - a subject that Ms. Rosenberg lectures about at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University.

Ms. Rosenberg was asked about what elements exist in the “online marketing” arena, to which she replied “eBlasts, blogs, Online website marketing by posting on forums/bookmark sharing services/news aggregators, social media like facebook, online press release distribution and SEO are the most basic that come to mind.”

The interview primarily focused on the most popular service that Web ‘n Retail offers, Viral Blogging Campaigns. These campaigns drive traffic to a website or other URL via blog postings on forums, bookmark sharing sites and news aggregators. She provided definitions for each type of site and cited examples by name that fit into each category. As well as information on how to find the sites, register, and post information that helps promote your product or service.

It’s worth taking a listen to. Here is a link: http://soundcloud.com/purpledarts/kdow-am1220-interview-online

Gale Rosenberg, Owner of Web ‘n Retail Interview on KDOW 1220am “The Wall Street Business Network”, to air on Specialty Show “Punch! Media and Marketing”

Coming this Saturday August 21, 2012, Gale Rosenberg will be featured on “Punch! Media & Marketing Made Easy” on KDOW 1220am from 3:00 – 4:00pm PST.  She will be discussing various tactics useful for a successful online marketing campaign including blogging, social Media, and Web PR.

Gale Rosenberg

The President of the Rock 'n Retail since 1991, Gale Rosenberg has over 30 yeas of Marketing experience including positions held at J. Walter Thompson Advertising, Orenstein/Savage Advertising, Billboard Magazine, Mix Magazine, ABC & MCA Records, PolyGram Distribution and Wherehouse Entertainment Corporation.  She launched Web ‘n Retail in 1994 which was a pioneer of the time by being one of the first companies to utilize the internet for online music marketing.  She has also been a regular lecturer at UCLA & Loyola Marymount University on the subject of Online Marketing for the past 3 years as well as a coach for businesses and individuals on the subject.

Punch! Media & Marketing Made Easy

PUNCH! Media & Marketing Made Easy is a live, hour-long talk radio show dedicated to educating businesses on everything related to public relations, marketing, social and traditional media, branding and more.  The show is hosted by Erika Taylor Montgomery, CEO of Three Girls Media & Marketing Inc, an award-winning public relations and social media management agency specializing in working with small and emerging companies nationwide.  

You can listen to the interview live on KDOW 1220am if you are located in near the Bay Area or online at http://www.kdow.biz/

Music Marketing Experts contributes to the success of over 250 artists since 1991

Web 'n Retail is the Web Marketing division of Rock 'n Retail, LLC; music marketing experts since 1991. We have comprehensive campaigns crossing over all areas of viral marketing, publicity and SEO; or we offer cost efficient A La Carte services. We have helped over 250 clients to drive sales &traffic for hard goods, digital downloads, website launches, event ticket sales and more.

Some of our projects have included:
Bush, Rocket from the Tombs, Steely Dan, No Doubt, Jamie O'Neal, Indigenous, Tiffany Giardino, Perfect Stranger, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Pere Ubu, Euphoria, American Idol Christmas, Haste the Day, Neal Schon, Chris LeDoux, Black Crowes, Rusted Root, Madeleine Peyroux, Stephane Pompougnac, Tito & Tarantula, Stanley Jordan, Jellyfish, Raul Malo, Universal Soldier II, Soul Coughing, Loggins & Messina, Poison, Becoming the Archetype, Outback Concerts, Norma Jean, 3rd Day Revelation Tour, Demon Hunger, Bril , Scorpions, Toadies, Rissi Palmer, We The Kings, Letters to Cleo, Bobby Valentino, Thor, Bon Jovi, DJ Mark Starr, Rahsaan Paterson, Sevendust, Shaquille O'Neal, Willy Porter, GlobalTraxOnline.com, BRMC, DJ DMD, Fishbone, Hi-C, Hearpen.com, Buckethead, Lisbeth Scott, Bill Champlin, David Thomas, Temple of the Dog, Vintage Leagues Clothing, MGMT, Joan Osborne, Trace Adkins, Benise, Brian Bromberg, God Lives Underwater, Count Basie Orchestra, Govt. Mule, Steely Dan, Kenny Garrett, Stevie Wonder, Greg & Steve

"We've seen a MASSIVE increase in traffic at BillChamplin.net. We went from 2,000 hits to 33,000 hits in the few weeks since you started our blogging campaign! Thanks!!"
- Charlie Irwin / Dreammakers Music

"In Web 'n Retail's first 2 days of viral marketing, we saw the highest traffic ever on our website."
- DJ Mark Starr


Our services include...
BLOGGING:
Blog postings, Video Postings, postings on Bookmark Sharing Services, News Aggregators, Directories and Feeds.
PUBLICITY CAMPAIGNS:
Press release writing, online Press Postings, Press eBlasts, Press eMails
AUDIO EXPOSURE:
Exposure for audio tracks via a subscription base of DJ's, Podcasters, Clubs, Radio Stations and Satellite Radio
VIDEO EXPOSURE:
Exposure for promo videos via a subscription base of hi-profile lifestyle locations such as Hard Rock Cafes, Sports Stadiums, Disney World, Cruise lines, Restaurants and Hotels
eBLAST CAMPAIGNS:
Campaigns that blast out to 100 to 1 million opt-in email addresses for:
Press, Radio, Record Industry, Consumers, or Fashion Publicists
SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO)
Guaranteed Top 10 Google results for keyword phrases you wish to optimize.
MOBILE APP MARKETING
Drive traffic to get customers to download free or paid apps

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Droid Users, Get The Free Swagg App And Make Your Gift Cards Mobile!

Have you heard about the SWAGG APP? Swagg is a mobile app for your Droid that makes gift giving and gift card managing easier than ever. The app allows users to buy and send gift cards to anyone on their Droid. If you get a gift card purchased on Swagg that you don’t really care for, you can even swap it for one of Swagg’s other participating merchants including; American Apparel, Crocs, ArdenB, Wet Seal, American Eagle, Live Nation, 1800flowers.com, Omaha Steaks & Steve Madden. Then, you use your gift card on your phone, just like a credit card – the clerk just scans the bar code they send you!

Once you’ve downloaded Swagg to your phone, you will automatically receive exclusive offers from Swagg retail partners and other local businesses for discounts towards your next purchase. You can also scan and store your existing plastic gift cards for better, clutterless management and the Swagg App will keep track of your balances at the same time.

Not only is the app free, for every download and activation, Swagg will donate $1.00 to Stand Up 2 Cancer between now and 12/31/11 or up to $125,000, whichever comes first.

Go here to find out more about the FREE SWAGG APP!

You can download the App via your Droid phone!