Music Industry 360 // Emerging Trends in Physical Music Distribution

Music Industry 360 is our music industry podcast where we work to educate new and existing musicians about tools in the industry, learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry, and share our music biz knowledge to help artists take their careers to the next level. Check out the latest episode below…

Music Industry 360 // Emerging Trends in Physical Music Distribution

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Jocelynn Pryor, VP of Marketing at Amped Distribution, about the significance of physical distribution in the music industry. They discuss Jocelynn’s retail background and experience with formats like cassettes, CDs, and vinyl, along with the role of marketing in promoting physical music. Plus, Jocelynn shares how they used listening parties and indie stores to help a K-pop record by ATEEZ debut at number one on the Billboard charts. They also explore:

• The challenges and opportunities for independent artists in physical distribution, emphasizing the need for a holistic release plan that includes both digital and physical formats.
• The costs, timing, and marketing strategies for physical distribution.
• Catalog management and the growing trend of greening efforts in the industry.

Check it out below…