Take Note! Promotion

WRITING AND DESIGN

Press Kits

We’ve built our reputation on writing strong, simple, fact-oriented press kits. Take Note! Promotion does not believe in “hype” – we don’t like it, and have yet to meet someone who does. We take time and care to discover and feature your strengths and accomplishments, creating new or enhancing old materials with graphics custom-tailored to your product or artist identity. Start with a simple one-page bio, or go for a complete eye-catching press kit that’s sure to impress! Ask for samples and references.

Branding

We design band and artist logos, letterhead, brochures, posters, flyers, buck-slips, stickers, etc. We can arrange the design and manufacturing of T-shirts, banners, hats, mugs, pens – whatever you can print a logo on!

Web Sites

Take Note! Promotion can design your website, including sound files (RealAudio, mp3). We can incorporate your existing logo and kit design to create a complete package consistent with your artist identity, or provide you with a completely new and different presence on the web. Hassle-free web hosting, domain registration and online distribution can be arranged through Take Note! Promotion, and we’ll even submit your web pages to search engines and link sites. From simple and stylish home pages to advanced graphics, Flash or Shockwave – we design packages for any purpose and budget. Ask for samples and references.

Grants

We prepare and submit applications for recording, performing, writing, video, touring, marketing & artist grants for such agencies as the Canada Council, Factor, VideoFact, local and regional Arts Councils, and private organizations.

Other

Press releases, newsletters, mailings, announcements and correspondence are part of Take Note! Promotion’s artist representation services.

CONSULTATIONS

Take Note! Promotion's consultations are geared towards acoustic musicians of all genres.

This is a great option for people who are still deciding whether they should take the plunge and hire a publicist, or just do the work themselves.

Answer our questionnaire regarding what you have done so far, what your expectations are, etc., and return it along with copies of any recordings and existing promotional materials you are currently using. We’ll thoroughly read and listen to these, critique your materials and make our editing suggestions. Then two of our representatives will meet with you to discuss publicity options, give suggestions on promotional ideas and possible career direction, and help you develop a plan to spread the word about your music.

ARTIST PROMOTION

General

Most artists are working on limited funds and are pressed for time. Working with you, Take Note! Promotion can balance your expenses in both these departments, and create and/or co-ordinate a budget-conscious marketing strategy, including:

- Press and internet releases;

- Advertisements;

- Target mailings and announcements;

- Artist’s newsletters;

- Mailing list management and maintenance;

- Contact updates;

- Networking.

Event Publicity

From coffee house gig to CD release party to concert tour, Take Note! Promotion can tailor event publicity to any scale and requirements. Options include:

- Concert information to local listings & concert calendars, as well as internet calendars;

- Press releases sent to local radio, television, print and other media;

- Target mailings & phone calls, target media marketing and booking;

- Designing and placing advertisements (if appropriate) in local media;

- Artist representation at the event.

MEDIA RELATIONS

Radio

We send your CDs and supporting materials to targeted Canadian & U.S. radio stations (CBC/NPR, campus, community & commercial) – airplay tracking can be arranged.

Take Note! Promotion also arranges interviews and in-studio appearances.

Television

We book interviews, in-studio appearances and other features on national and regional stations.

Print (newspapers, magazines, etc.)

Target mailings to dailies, community papers & periodicals (Canadian and some international), as well as music-industry publications (Canadian & International), submitting materials for review; and arranging interviews are parts of this service.

Take Note! Promotion makes sure to follow up all mailings, media bookings and submissions.

STUDIO SERVICES

Take Note! Promotion can convert your demo from analog to digital, create mp3s and small quantities of demo CDs, including postproduction and mastering.