Independent Distribution Solution
Independent Distribution Solution
$59.95
In this audio program, learn low-cost (or no-cost) ways to get independent record distribution, the best ways to work with a network of independents and how to harness everyone to work as a team. Speaker Clay Pasternack also discusses sales arrangements, territories, and payment terms – everything you need to achieve sales success.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
For those who want to get and make the most of independent distribution, the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) presented this 3-part teleseminar workshop to help understand the process.
NARIP’s teleseminar spells out low-cost (or no-cost) ways to get independent record distribution, the best ways to work with a network of independents and how to harness everyone to work as a team. Also, you’ll learn about sales arrangements, territories, and payment terms – everything you need to achieve sales success.
Find out how you can use SoundScan and other tools, how to identify the best distributors for your genre of music, how to approach them, and how to get the best deal and achieve maximum exposure for your product.
The recognized industry leader in independent music distribution in the U.S. Clay Pasternack led all 3 sessions of this unique teleseminar.
The 3-part program includes calls from listeners with questions about their own independent distribution projects and needs.
- Current list and contact details of independent distributors by size and music genre specialties (as of April 2008)
- List of rackjobbers, key independent record stores and chains
- Independent store coalitions, national chain record stores and book / music / video chains
- Three (3) sample marketing plans, including small and large-scale
- Mock term sheet
- One-sheets (used to solicit sales)
- SoundScan forms to track, register and report sales
- List of distribution personnel and structure
- Distributor retail price grid
- Sample release schedule
- …and more!
- What independent distribution is & how it works
- Who needs it & when
- How to get it & what it costs
- Types of distributors
- How to work with distributors for maximum profits
- Flow chart of distribution channels
- Branch & field operations
- How to fan the flames and create demand for your product
- Distributed vs. in-house labels
- How to get paid
NARIP PROGRAM NUMBER: T003
PROGRAM DATES:
Session 1: March 25, 2008 – 1 hour 12 minutes
Session 2: April 1, 2008 – 1 hour 6 minutes
Session 3: April 8, 2008 – 1 hour 16 minutes
PROGRAM TIME: 1 hour and 35 minutes (1:35)
QUESTIONS? Call 818-769-7007 or contact NARIP
SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
NARIP
CLAY PASTERNACK
Clay Pasternack, President of Clay Pasternack Inc. (CPI) conducted NARIP’s special teleseminar series. CPI consults record companies, regional and national accounts, sales for distribution, manufacturing and fulfillment, and research and development of CD reissues for independent and major labels. A 42-year veteran of the independent music industry, he has held executive positions at independent distributors such as M.S. Distributing, Best & Gold, Action Music, Transcontinent and others. Clay served on the AFIM Board of Trustees for over 20 years and as Co-Executive Director of AFIM for 7 years. His current clients include several labels, rackjobbers, major national retailers as well as Burnside Distribution and the Handleman Co. On behalf of label clients, he has also worked with Ryko, Select-O-Hits, Fontana, Navarre, Koch, Red and others.
Program Music Courtesy of Sparks & Silouhettes
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