→ Texas Time Artist Services provides select artist/bands and indie labels custom radio promotional services to Americana, College, Roots, Texas Country and Triple A radio formats in the south/southwest.
Texas Time Artist Services offers several different Radio Promo Packages.
Starter Package Includes -
→ Promoting Single to 50 Texas Radio Stations (custom list to be approved by client)
→ Custom One-Sheet designed for including into Radio Package
→ Single info printed on CD and CD-J-card
→ Discussion of any other "special" item included in Promo Pack (to be mailed)
→ Coordinate Radio Edit Version of Single (if needed as shorter version or censored for radio)
→ CD Single and One-Sheet (maybe special item) mailed to custom list of stations
→ CD Single and One-Sheet also provided digitally to custom list of stations
→ Ensure accurate metadata within digital Single provided to stations for proper identification/tracking
→ Weekly emails sent to custom list of stations
→ Weekly follow-up phone call to custom list of stations
→ Radio play and chart progress tracked beginning the week of radio adds and for 6-10 week campaign
→ Weekly tracking reports compiled and sent to artist's team.
→ Assistance gaining additional spins / featuring track on Pandora Radio utilzing Pandora Artist Marketing Platform.
→ Assistance getting single added to several playlists for gaining more streams.
→ Tips provided helping artist use social networking tools effectively for gaining more exposure.
If we're digging your single, EP or Album and we're available to effectively promote your release, we're happy to help put together a custom radio promo plan and/or artist development/promo plan that can fit your budget.
Below are a few items we want bands/artists and managers to know and realize when researching radio promotional plans and companies ↓
For educational purposes, when asking ChatGPT - What's the average radio promotion cost of promoting a new song to Texas radio? Here's the results at this → ChatGPT link or output can also be viewed at this saved pdf link
Additionally for educational purposes, when asking Perplexity (AI-powered search engine) this question - Streaming is one source of revenue, but typically isn't radio play or radio spins usually better royalties? Here's the results at this → Perplexity link or it can also be viewed at this saved pdf link
Also, it's educational for bands/artists/managers to know that while streaming has become a primary mode of music consumption, bands/artists shouldn't
overlook the benefits of radio spins.
An AI overview via google returns the items in this
pdf link.
To quickly summarize, it includes -
→ 1. Wider reach and exposure
→ 2. Increased visibility and credibility
→ 3. Potential for higher royalties
→ 4. Building brand recognition and engagement
→ 5. Potential for increased sales and concert attendance
In conclusion, while streaming plays a significant role in the modern music industry, radio remains a powerful tool for artists to expand their reach,
build credibility, generate revenue, and cultivate dedicated fan bases. A balanced approach that leverages both radio and streaming
platforms is key for sustained success in today's music landscape.
"Great at what he does and can take any song to the next level. I mean his (Eric's) track record alone with the Texas chart success he’s had speaks for itself. I can’t recommend him enough." Cody Tucker in DCWS interview
"We cannot thank the people working behind the scenes enough for all of their efforts. Very special thank you to Eric McKinney." Highway Sister via Instagram post
"We found in Eric (McKinney) not only a great producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist but also a musical guru filled with experience and sage advice, as well as a great friend." Rye Mountain Revelry in VoyageAustin article
"Thank you to my brother, Eric McKinney of Wonderland Studios, for logging so many hours producing this record with me. Thank you to Texas radio. This record garnered us two #1 songs on the Texas Music Chart / Texas Regional Radio Report."" Mark McKinney regarding album World In Between
"Eric McKinney brought this song to life..." Amelia Presley
"Eric and his team at Texas Time Artist Services took on the task of creating lyric videos...and they did a great job. It’s pretty cool to have a built-in one-stop shop... writing, producing, mixing and mastering, lyric video — it all comes out of Wonderland Studios ATX, genuinely local, independent, sustainable creations." Brooklyn James in Medium Article/Interview
