Frequently Asked Questions
questions about music marketing or one of our services?
In our FAQ section we answer frequently asked questions about music promotion in general and our services at BEFORE EIGHT. We hope that our FAQ section will also answer your questions! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. You can also read about music promotion on Spotify, TikTok and YouTube in our blog, maybe you will find the answers to your questions there.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you have any questions, please fill out our contact form on the BEFORE EIGHT website. We will get back to you as soon as possible and always have an open ear for questions and feedback.
What payment options do you offer?
Our campaigns can be paid both by bank transfer and conveniently via PayPal.
Do you promote all music genres?
There are no limits for YouTube promotion or social media ads, as long as the quality of the track or video is right. On Spotify and TikTok we can only promote music that integrates well with our network of playlist curators and influencers. Anything else would not be promising. We don’t exclude any genre from the beginning. Our bigger genres are EDM, Pop, Rock and Party-Schlager. For genres not listed here, we have our Special Campaigns, which include music that doesn’t fit the other packages.
Do I keep the rights to my music?
Of course you keep the rights to your music. We only support you in your release and career growth. No rights are released or given away here.
How long do your campaigns last on average?
It can take up to 4 weeks for us to finish the active part of the campaign. However, this depends entirely on the quality of the track and the size of the campaign. The bigger the reach, the longer we need for this part of the promotion.
Do all music promotion agencies work with fake streams?
No, this is a myth in the music industry that still persists today. In fact, there are still many promotion agencies and artists who try to become successful with purchased streams and clicks. We at BEFORE EIGHT consciously oppose this questionable practice and distance ourselves from fake streams. Only organic music promotion ensures long-term success through real listeners and that is our goal!
How much do your packages cost? I can't find any prices on the website.
Since we work very individually, the prices of our campaigns also vary depending on the desired reach and the individual music genre. In our webshop you can get a good overview of our offers and prices, but if you want an individual and perfectly tailored offer, just send us a non-binding request via our contact form.
Do you have questions about music marketing or one of our services? Then you’ve come to the right place.
In our FAQ section we answer frequently asked questions about music promotion in general and our services at BEFORE EIGHT. We hope that our FAQ section will also answer your questions! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. You can also read about music promotion on Spotify, TikTok and YouTube in our blog, maybe you will find the answers to your questions there.
Do you work with real listeners on Spotify promotion?
Yes, we offer a 100% organic Spotify promotion service. For this reason, we work exclusively in personal contact with real curators. We never use purchased streams or playlists, because they will harm your music career in the long run. What makes us an organic music promotion agency you can read here in one of our blog articles.
How many streams can I expect for an EDM A campaign, for example?
From experience, it can be said that a track achieves an average of about 10% of streams, measured by the sum of the total playlist followers. So for an EDM A campaign with 200,000 followers, that would be about 20,000 streams on average. This is an empirical value and cannot be guaranteed.
How long will my track stay in the Spotify playlists?
The placement of the track and the dwell time depend 100% on the respective curators of the playlists. Our work consists of pitching tracks to curators. In doing so, we only receive an acceptance or rejection. On average, tracks remain in a playlist for about 28 days, but curators decide independently how long and where a song is placed, so we can’t influence this.
Will I know about playlist placements? Can you keep me up to date?
Transparency is very important to us. For this reason, you will receive a detailed report from us as soon as we have completed the desired campaign. In this report you will find a list of all reached playlists including a link, so that we give the customer the possibility to check very easily whether the track was placed in the specified playlist.
Do you have influence on the placements in the individual playlists? For example, whether they are placed further up or down?
Unfortunately, we cannot influence the exact placement of your song. This is at the discretion of the curators who maintain and curate the playlists. However, we work very closely with our network of curators and they know that we usually pitch appealing and appropriate music to them. As a result, we can usually get a very good placement.
What is a Special Campaign and how many playlists can I expect?
Our special campaigns are meant for all those tracks or genres that we can’t work with another Spotify package. For example, the genres Soul, Pop Schlager, Hardstyle,… Since we work each of our campaigns individually and we have different curators and playlists in our network, we can not estimate exactly how many playlists come up in a special campaign. We try to find the right playlists for your track.
When is the earliest I can start a Spotify promotion for my track?
The earliest date to launch a Spotify campaign is the release day. Since we work with the Spotify link in our pitching process, we have to wait until it is activated and working. This makes it easier for the curators of our network to place tracks with just one click. If the release of a track has already happened, it can still be easily worked through a campaign. This does not affect the performance of the promotion.
Do you have questions about music marketing or one of our services? Then you’ve come to the right place.
In our FAQ section we answer frequently asked questions about music promotion in general and our services at BEFORE EIGHT. We hope that our FAQ section will also answer your questions! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. You can also read about music promotion on Spotify, TikTok and YouTube in our blog, maybe you will find the answers to your questions there.
Does YouTube promotion work?
To put it briefly: Yes! By combining search engine, social media networking and video, YouTube is a wonderful portal for music marketing. Video marketing supports emotional connection and increases the conversion rate on your profile. And let’s not forget that YouTube is the second most successful search engine after Google.
What is YouTube Music Promotion?
Does a YouTube promotion have a positive effect on my YouTube profile?
Yes, according to our experience, a direct correlation between a YouTube promotion and a follower increase of the profile can be recognized.
Do I need to start making my own music videos for YouTube promotion?
No, just like with other streaming providers, we can also work with playlists on YouTube, in which we integrate your music and promote it appropriately. We can also make use of YouTube Ads. A suitable thumbnail or cover is sufficient for this. Of course, an appealing music video still makes a good impression and can positively underline your music.
How does the BEFORE EIGHT YouTube marketing strategy work?
1. Creating a brand – your music is your product, how do you want to present it?
2. The creation and optimization of the appropriate content – We support you with video, cover and thumbnail.
3. Promotion – we integrate your music into YouTube playlists, integrate your social media channels, support collaborations and place customized Google Ads.
4. Analysis – we analyze YouTube statistics to optimize your promotion.
Do you have questions about music marketing or one of our services? Then you’ve come to the right place.
In our FAQ section we answer frequently asked questions about music promotion in general and our services at BEFORE EIGHT. We hope that our FAQ section will also answer your questions! If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. You can also read about music promotion on Spotify, TikTok and YouTube in our blog, maybe you will find the answers to your questions there.
Do I need to learn to make videos to promote my music on TikTok?
You don’t have to learn much for your music videos on TikTok. Especially on TikTok, spontaneous, personal and humorous videos are well received, your videos don’t have to be perfect. And above all, TikTok spots are only very short, your music is the focus. In addition, on TikTok you can also very well fall back on other influencers who integrate your music very easily into their videos.
Do I need to be an experienced influencer to do music promotion on TikTok?
You don’t have to be an influencer to make TikTok promotion work for you and your music. After all, the whole point of our promotion packages is to increase your reach. We’ll help you craft and promote your content in a way that resonates with your TikTok audience.
Is TikTok really a portal for serious music marketing?
Absolutely! TikTok is not just a fun social media tool. By now, most big brands have discovered the potential of TikTok and use it for their promotion, for example Ray Ban and Samsung. TikTok is growing fast and is now a size not to be underestimated – especially for music marketing! The short videos of the influencers are perfect to put your music in the spotlight.
Is it possible to advertise on TikTok?
Yes, TikTok also has an advertising program that allows you to run TikTok Ads. This way you can draw the attention of the desired audience to your content, i.e. your music.
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