Marketing
Getting recognised, earning a positive reputation and increasing the volume of people visiting your business – these are three key components, whether you’re hiring musical equipment or selling your own music to TV production companies. WMF can help Welsh music businesses in several different ways:
The Directory – this comprehensive source of information on music businesses working in Wales gives you the opportunity to put your company information in the hands of every significant individual and organisations working in the UK music industry, as well as an increasing number of companies internationally. The Directory provides supportive editorial coverage and the opportunity for targeted advertising.
Directory & stakeholder contacts – WMF has a huge database of relevant contacts in order to assist you raise your profile with individuals and organisations that can make a big difference to your business. Contacts in the directory run from A-Z and include press & promotion companies, retailers and distributors.
International trade fairs – The key to growing your business is to keep learning of new opportunities and taking advantage of them. Welsh businesses that have spread their wings beyond these shores have benefited greatly from getting involved with other international markets. WMF can help Welsh music companies receive financial support to visit international trade fairs in order to help them gain a presence overseas.
Friends of Foundation – it’s a big family of artists, label owners, promoters, broadcasters and, above all, music fans, all eager to swap information, learn from each other, swap information and consume. Friends… has a growing database of over 1,000 names and a regular newsletter, this kind of word of mouth advertising can play an integral part in spreading news and reaching fans.
For more information on how we can help with Marketing, please contact us.
