Pandora Introduces Ampcast
Pandora has redesigned its Artist Marketing Platform, the tool that musicians can use to promote their music on the streaming service. It now includes a feature called ampcast that lets artists record audio messages and geotarget them to fans who listen to their music in particular markets. Source ampcastreviews.com
This is a fun way for artists to speak directly with their audience. They can share behind the scenes photos from the studio or stories about being on tour, and they can include a link to encourage people to stream a new single, buy tickets for an upcoming show, or learn more about the band. The messages can be crafted quickly on a phone and broadcast near-instantly to listeners in specific cities as they play tracks from an artist’s playlist.
The best part is that it doesn’t feel like an ad. These are personal and authentic messages that add context to the songs I’m listening to, rather than being an interruption or distraction.
Placement: Messages can be set to play before or after specific tracks or when a listener starts the artist’s station
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