Artist ecard’s comprehensive marketing platform for artists, bands and d js receives notable interest
1. ArtistEcard’s Comprehensive Marketing Platform for Artists, Bands and
DJs Receives Notable Interest
ArtistEcard’s Comprehensive Marketing Platform for Artists, Bands and DJs Receives Notable Interest
for Mobile Builder Program At MIDEM Conference
Los Angeles, CA, February 19, 2014 - Create/Publish/Engage/Monetize: ArtistEcard’s slogan to
musicians and artists is simply that: direct and to the point. While the Internet and social media
have evolved into free marketing tools for any brand, company or individual to take advantage of,
there are a select few all-inclusive services that capitalize on user-friendly tools for creating an
online presence and brand building catering to Artists, Bands & DJs.
The music industry has constantly evolved and artists can no longer rely on album sales alone.
Promoting oneself via an online presence is what is expected and needed in order to stay relevant.
Setting-up a new release, promoting tour dates or starting a campaign can be a daunting task if
you do not have the necessary tools or budget. ArtistEcard aims to change all that with a onestop / one log in marketing platform for website and EPK development, fan engagement and
acquisition, the creation of apps, distribution and an e-commerce solution. All tools which are easy
to utilize, with no HTML or coding skills required. The service is free with upgrades starting at
eight dollars per month.
ArtistEcard tool features include;
* Music, bio, music, news, photos, videos, shows and contact info
* HTML5 website development
* Facebook, iPhone and Android apps
* Website & apps which are optimized for all mobile devices
* The ability to sell tickets directly to fans
* A domain and webhosting while offering established artists’ the ability to use existing domains
* Analytics and Search Engine Optimization
* The sales of digital, physical and virtual goods providing the credit card processing (accepting all
types of currency) and the pick, pack and ship globally from their centralized warehouse
* Content and updates are dynamically pulled from the client console publishing across all
2. platforms
* The site is available in multiple languages
* Video tutorials and online customer support Artistecard overview:
http://youtu.be/s1VqiG58TWI
Apps generated an estimated $26 billion in worldwide revenue in 2013, up 44% over 2012,
according to Gartner. ArtistEcard Mobile Builder provides clients with the ability to create their own
stunning mobile apps for iOS and Android, optimized for mobile devices. Once the user has
created a profile, one simply clicks on the Mobile Builder, types in a name for the app with a
description and upload an image and a logo. Clicking next, musicians and bands can choose from
a number of players and colors and then designate iPhone/ Android or both for use. Once saved,
the ArtistEcard Developer account(s) submits the apps to iTunes and/or Google Play for approval.
The menu for the apps include; music, bio, videos, photos, shows, news, e-commerce store and
more with all content dynamically pulled from the client’s dashboard and pushed to the apps in
real time. Apps are included with the Pro Plan or available separately for $8 or 2 for $12. More
information and how to use Artistecard’s Mobile Builder can be found at http://bit.ly/1gwmLDI.
Catering to a highly targeted clientele, ArtistEcard is the ideal marketing platform for professional
musicians, solo artists, bands, record labels, producers, engineers, managers, DJs, and students
focusing on promotion, brand building and fan engagement.
The Company recently attended the MIDEM Conference held annually in Cannes, France where
they held a series of successful meetings with digital aggregators, distributors and information
technology services. As a member of A2IM, the meetings were held in their exhibition space
where the marketing platform was met with great enthusiasm. Numerous digital distributors from
around the world showed a keen interest in the Mobile Builder for Apps with intentions of making
them available to each respective client base. Immediate future plans are to leverage these
newfound relationships into curating additional formidable global marketing B 2 B strategic
partnerships.
About Artistecard:
Headquartered in Chicago, ArtistEcard is a comprehensive marketing platform providing the tools
for Artists, Bands and DJs to create, publish, engage and monetize fans. The powerful software
platform includes a suite of tools including: HTML5 and EPK builder; Facebook, mobile apps;
integration of social media platforms; database management for direct-to-fan engagement;
ecommerce store for physical, digital and virtual goods with centralized global fulfillment; worldwide digital distribution; enhanced analytics and support services. The service is free and includes
a domain and webhosting while offering established artists’ the ability to use existing domains.
The site is available in multiple languages with upgrades starting at $8.00 per month. ArtistEcard
allows users to create all of these elements for themselves with no coding or website development
skills required. For more information, visit: www.artistecard.com
Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com
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