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Introduction To Music Promotion Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'brand identity' in music promotion?

    Answer: The consistent visual, sonic, and personality elements that make an artist recognizable

    Brand identity encompasses the cohesive aesthetic, voice, and persona that distinguishes an artist and builds recognition across all touchpoints.

  2. What is the purpose of a 'street team' in music promotion?

    Answer: A group of fans or volunteers who promote an artist locally through grassroots tactics

    A street team is a network of enthusiastic fans or paid workers who promote an artist at the local level through flyering, social sharing, and word-of-mouth.

  3. In digital music promotion, what is 'retargeting'?

    Answer: Showing ads to users who have already interacted with an artist's content

    Retargeting delivers ads to users who previously visited an artist's website or engaged with content, keeping the artist top-of-mind and improving conversion rates.

  4. Which metric measures the percentage of people who click on a digital ad after seeing it?

    Answer: Click-Through Rate (CTR)

    CTR (Click-Through Rate) is calculated by dividing clicks by impressions, indicating how effectively an ad compels viewers to take action.

  5. What is the significance of 'release day velocity' in streaming platform algorithms?

    Answer: High early streams signal popularity and trigger algorithmic playlist placements

    Platforms like Spotify reward songs that accumulate rapid early streams by surfacing them in algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly and Radio.

  6. Which of the following is a primary benefit of building an artist email list?

    Answer: It provides a direct, algorithm-independent channel to communicate with fans

    An email list gives artists a direct line to their most dedicated fans without relying on social media algorithms to deliver the message.

  7. What does 'content calendar' refer to in a music promotion context?

    Answer: A planned timeline of promotional posts, releases, and marketing activities

    A content calendar maps out when and what promotional content will be published across channels, ensuring consistent and strategic fan engagement.