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Indie Division of Allure Media Entertainment, Inc. - NY, LA, Phila., Nashville, London & Worldwide            Music Distribution --  National & International Physical  & Digital Distribution ....   Let's face it - if you release a new record and it is not properly distributed and available for purchase by the public - Why Bother?  Although one important issue to note is that distribution without adequate marketing and publicity can also be a waste of time.  The point is - both must be done in conjunction with one another.  IMCG will put together the whole plan of attack - Developing and implementing a solid product release marketing plan than facilitating the proper music distribution. It's true - today's digital music distribution market is growing day by day and will soon overtake retail physical distribution.  Just last year the ratio was 70% sales still physical and only 30% were digital downloads.  As of this year the digital market has epanded to include 50% of overall music sales.  So with all being even, you can see that proper marketing and both digital and physical music distribution is important.  As we write this - music fans still want to touch and feel a CD. Most independent and DIY artists have a handle on getting their release distributed digitally.  With services provided by Tunecore, CDbaby, Reverbnation, iTunes, Rhapsody, Zebralution, and on and on, it's pretty easy.  However these artists are missing out on 50% of overall sales.  The key is to have both strong physical and digital distribution, in harmony with strong promotion.  IMCG puts the whole plan together for you. Music Distribution deals are becoming the way to go for independent artists releasing thier own product.  IMCG and Allure Media Entertainment has affiliations and associates with the top Retail and Digital Distributors and we can negotiate a music distribution deal.  Most of our distribution affiliations specialize in distribution for independent artists owning thier own label which of course must be adequately marketed.  This is all part of our program  AOLS™ [Artist Owned Label Services] It is also important to note that any responsible national distributor will not consider a full-out distribution deal unless there is substantial buzz around the project, it is adequately promoted, and the act is touring extensively in support of their release. Once the marketing and publicity plan has been developed and put into place by IMCG, we can facilitate national distribution in conjunction with the promotion, marketing, and advertising. Overview of Our National Distribution Network: Physical and Digital: Distribution Network Physical: ADA [Alternative Distribution Network] Warner Music Group FYE Fontanna Impulse Music Super D Best Buy-Indie Ryko Disc [Recently Sold and merged] Sony/Red Newbury Comics Neilsen SoundScan - Reporting European Distribution CMM Marketing Hart RSK Border Digital: iTunes Rhapsody Napster Reverbnation CD Baby SoundExchange - Reporting Europe: Zebralution If you have recently released a new CD or are in the process, contact us to discuss your marketing and distribution alternatives. 1.888.242.9331 Email MUSIC DISTRIBUTION HOTLINE Toll Free 1.888.242.9331 Company Info Artist Services Label Services Our Network & Reach Artists & Clients Consultations Blog, Posts, Articles Promotion Resources Indie's Checklist Record Label Free Marketing Tipsheet Indie Artist Alliance Indie Handbook Careers At IMCG Music Industry Links Contact IMCG The Unstoppable Indie Guaranteed to Put Your Music Career  in Overdrive! Over 11,000 Subscribers DID WE MENTION See What the Buzz is All About >>           .........................................     Twitter MySpace Facebook Last.fm Reverbnation Buzznet iLike YouTube

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