" We’re all content creators now, so how do you think someone stands out amongst the noise?" Trying something new with a part 1 and part 2, let us know if you rock with the shorter or longer versions! In part 1 of our two-part interview, Marissa shares how she got into the music business, what she enjoys most about it, and how Soundcloud is doubling down on its efforts to help artists while also being a streaming service and social platform for fans. Since then, Marissa went on to work at Island Records and Def Jam before making the jump to Soundcloud where she's been for the last 5 years. Marissa and I have known each other since 2012 when we worked together at Universal Music. This week our guest was Marissa DeVito, Head of Music Marketing & Curation at Soundcloud. "How does Soundcloud stand out amongst the other DSPs?" "What does your day-to-day look like as Head of Music Marketing & Curation?" In this episode, we talk about how she got her start in music, what her day-to-day looks like, and most importantly, what artists should be thinking about when building a relationship with their fans. Luckily, she was able to carve out some time to be our guest this week on the unsigned podcast. In between all that, she's a champion of women and Latinos in the music business. She's worked on countless projects for artists like Kesha, Tate McRae, Khalid, SZA, and with brands like BMW, Dove, and Bacardi. She initially started as an intern and then took on two roles to get paid before ultimately finding her way onto the brand partnerships team. Jen Tanner has been at RCA Records for over 8 years now. "When it comes to planning to release a project, how far out should I start preparing?" "How can artists add value to their fans' lives outside of music?" "How important is it for up-and-coming artists to do their research when it comes to brands?" What have you had success within your career? Drop us a comment and let us know! In this episode, we talk about where creators should be spending most of their time on the app and how listening/watching is just as important as speaking and creating. Kelsey got her start in the entertainment business by initially working in PR before making the move to the management side of the business where she now works with creators to help them build content strategies that are not only engaging but also drive revenue. Kelsey is a Senior Talent Manager and was recently named a top TikTok talent manager by Business Insider. This week's guest on the unsigned podcast is Kelsey LeMunyon from Studio71. "What are some things artists forget to do when uploading their content?" "How can artists build a community as opposed to a following?" "What type of content works best on TikTok?" In the episode, we talk about her background and her love for music as a fan, her jobs at Spotify and INgrooves, and how she thinks artists should build relationships with DSPs! She currently lives in Germany and we couldn't thank her enough for taking the time to chat this week. Arielle has lived all over Europe which has given her a unique insight, especially working for companies that have such a strong US focus. "How should artists be looking to build relationships with people at DSPs"Īrielle Fischer, formerly of Spotify and INgrooves, was the guest for this week's unsigned podcast. "You’ve worked across Europe for your career, what would you say are some of the key differences between Europe and the US" "What does the day-to-day look like for an Artist and Label Partnerships executive?" #BlackLivesMatter, please support in any way you can. How To Get Playlisted in 30 Days (online course) In part 1 of our convo, we talk about Benji's early days, his tips for artists on the rise as well as what PlaylistSupply is. The software is essentially a search tool that allows users to find third-party playlists on Spotify while also providing their contact info! So in the early days of the pandemic, Benji decided to start a software company called PlaylistSupply. That lead him on a path to find the best ways to help him and his artists systemize the things they could, one area being playlist pitching outreach. After starting as a musician himself, Benji realized that his passion was more on the manager side of things, so he decided to switch several years back. This week's guest on the unsigned podcast is Benji Stein. "How important is branding and when do you think an artist should focus on it? "What is PlaylistSupply and how does it help artists?"
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