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“I used Beatwire to announce the opening of Xanthas' website. I got an astounding response and a 200% jump in youtube and myspace hits. They get it done!”
- Sedrick Moffett
www.xanthaonline.com

“Beat Wire is peerless when it comes to sending out music-related news. I have sent out several releases with Beat Wire and the response is always immediate and often substantial. Beat Wire is a no-brainer for independent artists. It's a killer service.”
- The Sandman, (Mountain Mirrors)
www.mountainmirrors.com

“At first we were skeptical. As an indie label, our promotional budget was tight. And, we had been burned with other internet services. But compared to the cost of hiring a real publicist, the Beat Wire fee was insignificant. So we gave it a try and the results were outstanding. We received airplay and reviews from all around the globe that we would never have gotten without Beatwire. It works! We will be using Beat Wire for all our future releases.”
- Rick Durham, Auraria Entertainment
www.auraria-entertainment.com

“Beat Wire's service did what would have taken me weeks in just a matter of minutes and the outcome was amazing. I had dozens of responses within a day of my press release being sent out. The ease and results are well worth the minor cost of their service!”
- T. Heath
www.tractrecords.com

“Grammy Nominated RoundSkyMusic.com is very pleased with the Beat Wire service. This is a very efficient & cost effective way to get your message out!”
- Paul Avgerinos
www.RoundSkyMusic.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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