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“I was skeptical. However, after having the great folks at Beat Wire write my release and blast it out we received inquires from radio stations worldwide! Both the quality of the writing and effectiveness of their efforts were wonderful. Thank you Beat Wire!”
- Nathan Clark George
www.nathanclarkgeorge.com

“I used Beat Wire's services for my second CD A New Religion and found that it was well worth the money. I had several requests for CDs from writers for review and a couple of great interviews. I don't know of any other service that can match the value of Beat Wire and I will definitely use Beat Wire again for my next release. Sheila and her team do great work and deliver what they promise.”
- Jon Prophet
www.jonprophetmusic.com

“I received much of my first press coverage using Beat Wire, which certainly lead to more opportunities than I would have had otherwise. Beat Wire helped me kick off a career that's now up and running.”
- Brandon Seyferth
www.myspace.com/hotheelsrecords

“Beat Wire did what we'd never be able to do by ourselves as a fledgeling indie label. Beat Wire got the message out about our latest release, and as a result we actually made the charts for the first time!”
- Conni St.Pierre, Smasheasy® records
www.smasheasy.com

“As the owner of an independent production company I often direct my clients (as diverse as Hip Hop, Americana or Alternative) to Beat Wire for their PR needs to great success. Here is a company that provides an 'effective' and 'affordable' way to achieve a higher profile, to get the 'buzz' started for a fraction of the cost of any PR firm out there. Tell the world who you are and what you're doing through Beat Wire, it works.”
- Jimmy Jackson, JMJ Productions
www.jimmyjacksonmusic.com

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What is Beat Wire, and who is it for?

Beat Wire is an affordable press release distribution service for independent musicians and record labels, promoters, booking agents, managers, club owners and publicists.

Your news is delivered directly to the desktops of over 10 000 music editors at daily newspapers, magazines, news agencies, top Web sites, radio stations, and other outlets.

What is a press release, and why do I need one?

A press release is by far the most helpful and cost-effective promotional tool a music promoter can use. A highly targeted press release campaign can get you more publicity than thousands of advertising dollars ever will.

Whether it's a new CD, upcoming tour, charity concert, Web site update or any other music-associated event you want to announce, there is hardly anything more rewarding or beneficial than sending out a press release.

How does Beat Wire work?

Getting your press release on the desktops of thousands of music editors is a snap with Beat Wire. Just send us your press release and place a secure order.

Within 12 hours, our representative will contact you to verify your press release details. That's it. You're all set, and your press release will hit the mailboxes of thousands and thousands of highly targeted music journalists and radio folks.

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Who is going to receive my press release?

At your direction, we will deliver your press release to thousands and thousands of popular music critics and editors at every daily newspaper in the United States with a circulation of more than 10,000 readers, major magazines, Web sites, entertainment reporters at major news service syndicates like Reuters, Associated Press and others, freelance journalists and reviewers, and radio programmers.

What results can I expect?

The effect of your press release depends largely on its contents and whether the editors that receive it believe your news will interest their readers and listeners.

Our clients--independent musicians like you--have had their music featured in major media outlets like Yahoo.com, LA Times, Washington Post, CNN, Chicago Tribune, Entertainment Weekly, ABCNews.com, USA Today and The New York Times, to name just a few.

For better results and higher response rate, you can have our in-house publicists craft a professional press release that is more likely to attract the attention of music editors and radio programmers than one you write yourself. Click here to read more.

The most popular Beat Wire service is Superblast™, a revolutionary press release distribution solution which combines the power of state-of-the-art Flash technology with the most comprehensive music media database in existence. Superblast™ comes with a number of features and extras, dramatically increasing your chances to get music editors and radio programmers interested in your stuff. Click here to read more.

How soon does my press release go out?

We e-mail press releases on workdays at 9AM Eastern Time, only one release a day. In order to get your press release more attention, we do not send any other press releases on that day. All requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

What makes your service different from your competitors?

Beat Wire is the only press release distribution that has been created specifically for music-related press releases. Our media list is highly targeted. We will send your press release directly to people who make the final decision as to what gets published in the music column of a daily newspaper or feature section of a major music magazine.

Unlike most press release distribution services, we don't limit the number of words. That means your press release can be as long as you want.

While other press release distribution services charge between $300 and $500 for sending out a release, Beat Wire will distribute your press release at a price any independent musician or record label can afford.

Is it safe to use my credit card on your web site?

The total security of our ordering system guarantees your details are kept absolutely safe and confidential. So just fill in the few details required and follow the simple instructions. Note: We use 2Checkout.com as our credit card billing service.

My question isn't answered on this page, so what should I do?

Please feel free to shoot us an e-mail at info@beatwire.com.

 
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