Promote on SoundCloud tool launched for creators to help them boost their original tracks to the top of listeners’ feeds and mobile homepages. Announced in a recent blog, Promote is the latest addition to SoundCloud’s Premier programme, which now offers independent creators full-stack capabilities to share and promote tracks directly to fans on SoundCloud in real-time, distribute releases to their audience across all major music services worldwide, and get paid for plays both on SoundCloud and on other services, all from their SoundCloud accounts.
With Promote on SoundCloud, creators can set their own budget and choose from a variety of advanced targeting options to help drive track plays, reach more diverse listener groups and build real-time, interactive connections with their fans. The power of promotion is in the hands of creators whenever they want to elevate new tracks, fuel excitement for upcoming album releases, or build local market buzz in advance of tour dates.
Gilles BianRosa, Chief Product Officer, SoundCloud said, “Promote on SoundCloud is an important addition to SoundCloud Premier, which offers creators wide distribution, more earning potential, and now, a way to proactively promote their music on SoundCloud. By promoting on SoundCloud, creators get the added benefit of combining Promote on SoundCloud reports with SoundCloud stats to see comprehensive engagement data, a unique capability for creators who choose SoundCloud.”
SoundCloud Premier features for independent creators
- Direct connection with fans: Likes, comments, follows and reposts in real-time from SoundCloud’s global community of tastemakers and trendsetters.
- Leading revenue share: SoundCloud meets or beats other music streaming services.
- Free distribution: Seamlessly add distribution into all major music services worldwide, at no additional cost.
- Fast payouts: Creators get paid directly each month.
- Targeted Promotion: Be seen where your fans are listening with targeted promotion directly on SoundCloud.
To learn more about SoundCloud Premier, including Promote on SoundCloud, visit creators.soundcloud.com/premier.
SoundCloud Go+ and SoundCloud’s free, ad-supported experience are now available in 15 countries including the US, UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Austria. SoundCloud now has over 200 million tracks from 25 million creators heard in 190 countries.
