ASCAP & Nimbit Expand Partnership to Empower Artist/Songwriters to Go Direct-to-Fan Exciting New Nimbit Benefits Announced for ASCAP Members as Longstanding Partnership is Extended
September 27, 2010 — New York, NY — ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), the leading U.S. performing rights organization, and Nimbit (www.nimbit.com), the industry’s premier direct-to-fan platform for today’s music business, expand their long-standing partnership to empower ASCAP’s nearly 400,000 songwriter, composer and publisher members to take their music and careers direct-to-fan.
With today’s announcement, ASCAP members gain access to more powerful direct-to-fan capabilities from Nimbit including pre-sales of upcoming releases; full-featured direct-to-fan storefronts for Facebook, MySpace, and the artist’s own website; and the exciting new Instant Band Site website generator, which Nimbit launched last week. In addition, the launch coincides with the introduction of a new series of educational materials developed by Nimbit for ASCAP members to provide the best practices to connect with their fans, and to leverage those relationships to further their careers.
“We’ve seen ASCAP artists like Suzanne Vega and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have great success through the Nimbit direct-to-fan solution,” says Phil Crosland, Chief Marketing Officer for ASCAP. “Now more than ever, artists need to take direct control of their careers. We knew the time was right to extend the relationship so even more ASCAP members could reap the benefits.”
Here are just a few ways Nimbit helps artists and bands succeed:
- MyStore Direct-to-Fan Storefronts – The easiest way to sell, play, and promote music on Facebook, MySpace and other social networks and websites.
- Zero Commission Digital Distribution – The most cost-effective way to provide music to millions of fans on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and other online retailers.
- NEW Instant Band SiteÔ – The fastest way to create a complete, custom artist website which includes a professional storefront, gig calendar, blog, and more.
- Effective Pre-Sales – Build excitement and increase sales for upcoming releases though comprehensive pre-sales campaigns.
- Backend Warehousing & Fulfillment – No-nonsense services for credit card processing, warehousing, and fulfillment of orders for physical and digital merchandise like downloads, eTickets, CDs, DVDs, T-Shirts, and more.
- Fan Engagement – Powerful tools for messaging fans and turning them into promoters.
ASCAP members will also receive:
- Exclusive discounts on all Nimbit online services
- Exclusive discounts on Nimbit Manufacturing including CDs, download cards, and posters
- Personal consultations with Nimbit Artist Advocates to help with career strategy and education
- Access to exclusive how-to articles and tutorials to teach the best practices for success in using direct-to-fan strategies and techniques
“ASCAP has always championed the best interests of their members,” said Bob Cramer, CEO of Nimbit. “With the recent changes in music discovery, distribution, and sales, the best interest of their members is now to embrace the direct-to-fan model. With the new enhancements we’re rolling out through this partnership, ASCAP members can now take their careers to the next level.”
To learn more about Nimbit Direct-to-Fan, ASCAP Edition, please visit http://ow.ly/2KsvP
About Nimbit
Nimbit is the premier direct-to-fan platform for today’s music business. Nimbit provides the easiest solution for self-managed artists, managers, and emerging labels to take your music direct to the fans that love you, and to give fans more ways to support your career.
To learn more about how Nimbit can help you succeed, we invite you to visit www.nimbit.com.
About ASCAP
ASCAP is a membership association of more than 390,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Through agreements with affiliated international societies, ASCAP also represents hundreds of thousands of music creators worldwide. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership.
ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. ASCAP’s licensees encompass all who want to perform copyrighted music publicly. ASCAP makes giving and obtaining permission to perform music simple for both creators and users of music.
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