Play MPE’s Annual Catalog Promotion is Back

If you’ve been meaning to give your older releases a little love, here’s your sign. Play MPE’s annual Catalog Promotion is back, and it’s one of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to get your past work in front of radio programmers, music supervisors, bloggers, and curators around the world. 🔊⚡️ This promo makes it simple to resurface the music you’ve already created and get it back in front of the people who can actually move the needle. Here’s how to get in on the action…

Play MPE’s Annual Catalog Promotion is Back: Here’s How To Make The Most of It

What Is Play MPE & How Does This Promo Work?

Play MPE is a platform a lot of industry pros rely on to discover and download new music for radio, playlists, film/TV, brand work, and more. It’s where programmers, music directors, supervisors, and bloggers go when they want high-quality, broadcast-ready files and clean metadata all in one place.

Each year, Play MPE brings back a special Catalog Promotion that gives artists a chance to spotlight older releases at a seriously reduced cost. If you’ve got tracks that came out a year ago or longer, this promo helps you get them in front of verified curators worldwide, no complicated rollout needed. Think of it like a second chance for your back catalog to make the rounds with the people who make decisions every day about what gets played, pitched, or synced.

On top of that, distributing your catalog through Caster can give you fresh engagement data you might not expect. You could see interest from formats, genres, or markets you haven’t explored yet, which can be super helpful when planning your next release strategy.

What’s Included in a Catalog Release?

When it comes to what’s included in a catalog release, the setup is pretty straightforward. Any music that was released at least one year ago qualifies, and each catalog release can include up to 90 minutes of music, with the option to create as many separate catalog releases as you need.

Once submitted, your catalog is added directly to the Play MPE Player with its artwork and metadata, making it easy for curators to access.
During the promotion period, Play MPE also features the latest catalog releases in their Summary email blasts sent to curators across six continents.

Just keep in mind that catalog releases don’t include individual promotional email blasts or additional asset attachments; the focus here is on discovery rather than a full promo campaign.

📌 For more details, check out Play MPE’s Catalog Promotion FAQ.

How To Take Advantage of the Catalog Promotion

This year’s promo runs from Friday, November 28th, to Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, and getting started is super simple. Here’s how it works:

Sign up for Caster (or log in if you already use it).
Upload your artwork, music files, and metadata (ISRCs, etc.).
Select the radio formats and markets you want to target, as many as you like.
Add optional extras like Global Music Supervisors or Global Bloggers if you want an even wider reach.
Apply the promo code at checkout: FORMATFEAST

💡 PRO TIP: If you want the widest reach with the least clicks, the International Bundle is your friend.

Special Offer for Symphonic Artists

Symphonic members already get 10% off their first promotional release through Caster using the code SYMPHONIC10, which includes a curated promo email and two free resends.

You can use both the SYMPHONIC10 and FORMATFEAST offers, just not on the same release.

Use SYMPHONIC10 on a regular promotional release.
Use FORMATFEAST on as many catalog releases as you want (up to 90 minutes each) through January 6th, 2026.

Let’s Get Started…

If you’ve been sitting on older releases, this is the perfect moment to put them back in front of curators who can actually use them. Play MPE makes it easy to get your music discovered, gather new insights, and see where your songs might connect next.

All it takes is a few clicks in Caster, and your catalog can start reaching the people who help shape what audiences hear every day.

📌 To discover more about Play MPE, check out their website right here.

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Play MPE’s Annual Catalog Promotion is Back