Digital Strategies for Music Marketing

Author(s): Doug Quintal

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2025

Pages: 190

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Chapter 1 Digital Marketing for Music—An Overview 

Chapter 2 Crafting Your Digital Strategy 

Chapter 3 Building Your Artist Brand and Identity 

Chapter 4 Building and Optimizing Your Digital Hub 

Chapter 5 The SEO Framework 

Chapter 6 Creating an Inbound Marketing Plan 

Chapter 7 Social Media and Content Strategies 

Chapter 8 Instagram Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 9 TikTok Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 10 YouTube Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 11 Streaming Platforms and Digital Distribution 

Chapter 12 Engagement, Community Building and Retention 

Chapter 13 Email Marketing and Direct-to-Fan Communication 

Chapter 14 Music PR and Publicity 

Chapter 15 Advertising and Promotions for Artists 

Chapter 16 Influencer Collaborations and Partnerships 

Chapter 17 Monetization and Revenue Streams

Chapter 18 Data and Analytics for Artists 

Chapter 19 Using AI in Music Marketing 

Chapter 20 Interactivity and Emerging Platforms 

Chapter 21 Creating the Music Marketing Campaign 

Doug Quintal

Doug Quintal is a Senior Executive-in-Residence in the Department of Marketing Communication at
Emerson College. He received his MA in IMC from Emerson College and his BA in Anthropology from
Bates College. Doug teaches courses in Branding, Digital and Social Media Marketing, and Digital Music
Marketing. His research, which combines his two passions -branding and heavy metal- culminated in the
publication of his first book, Full Metal Branding: How Heavy Metal Can Make Us Better Marketers,
Brand Strategists, and Entrepreneurs in September, 2023.

Doug has served in various capacities within the Department of Marketing Communication including:
Graduate Program Director, Undergraduate Program Director, and Internship Coordinator. Prior to
joining the faculty at Emerson, Douglas served in various marketing communication positions for Virgin
Records, Rogers & Cowan, Hard Rock Café, Braithwaite & Katz, and ran his own comedy club at Charles
Playhouse in Boston. Doug was also a signed touring and recording artist.

Doug is the proud father of two children, a published concert photographer, and the creator of Black
Mass BBQ Sauce. He is an avid singer-songwriter, runner, and Boston Bruins fan. Most weekends, he can
be found in an area mosh pit.

Chapter 1 Digital Marketing for Music—An Overview 

Chapter 2 Crafting Your Digital Strategy 

Chapter 3 Building Your Artist Brand and Identity 

Chapter 4 Building and Optimizing Your Digital Hub 

Chapter 5 The SEO Framework 

Chapter 6 Creating an Inbound Marketing Plan 

Chapter 7 Social Media and Content Strategies 

Chapter 8 Instagram Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 9 TikTok Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 10 YouTube Marketing for Musicians 

Chapter 11 Streaming Platforms and Digital Distribution 

Chapter 12 Engagement, Community Building and Retention 

Chapter 13 Email Marketing and Direct-to-Fan Communication 

Chapter 14 Music PR and Publicity 

Chapter 15 Advertising and Promotions for Artists 

Chapter 16 Influencer Collaborations and Partnerships 

Chapter 17 Monetization and Revenue Streams

Chapter 18 Data and Analytics for Artists 

Chapter 19 Using AI in Music Marketing 

Chapter 20 Interactivity and Emerging Platforms 

Chapter 21 Creating the Music Marketing Campaign 

Doug Quintal

Doug Quintal is a Senior Executive-in-Residence in the Department of Marketing Communication at
Emerson College. He received his MA in IMC from Emerson College and his BA in Anthropology from
Bates College. Doug teaches courses in Branding, Digital and Social Media Marketing, and Digital Music
Marketing. His research, which combines his two passions -branding and heavy metal- culminated in the
publication of his first book, Full Metal Branding: How Heavy Metal Can Make Us Better Marketers,
Brand Strategists, and Entrepreneurs in September, 2023.

Doug has served in various capacities within the Department of Marketing Communication including:
Graduate Program Director, Undergraduate Program Director, and Internship Coordinator. Prior to
joining the faculty at Emerson, Douglas served in various marketing communication positions for Virgin
Records, Rogers & Cowan, Hard Rock Café, Braithwaite & Katz, and ran his own comedy club at Charles
Playhouse in Boston. Doug was also a signed touring and recording artist.

Doug is the proud father of two children, a published concert photographer, and the creator of Black
Mass BBQ Sauce. He is an avid singer-songwriter, runner, and Boston Bruins fan. Most weekends, he can
be found in an area mosh pit.