DMDS DIRECT - SECURE DIGITAL RADIO SERVICING

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MMS can help you service your single to key radio stations throughout North America, using the same digital delivery system as the major record labels - DMDS Direct.

Most radio stations prefer to receive music as a download direct to their music system, instead of receiving CDs in the mail. DMDS (Digital Media Distribution System) Direct is a do-it-yourself application that allows you to deliver broadcast-quality music, bios, pictures and other promomaterials directly to the desktops of radio professionals - all at the same cost or less as mailing a CD and press kit.

There are NO SET UP FEES, and you pay only for the stations that receive your music. Radio stations are combined into format groups, so you can select the group that best suits your music. DMDS encryption, biometrics, and watermarking to provide security and accountability, meaning your song can only be accessed by its intended recipient. Ask your MMS rep about DMDS today!

TIP: when using DMDS Direct, it's a good idea to have your music, logos, photos and other content prepared in advance to streamline the uploading process.

ALWAYS FOLLOW UP.

Now matter how you get your single to radio, it will get more attention if you hire a a radio promoter to follow up.

With DMDS, your music will always reach its intended recipient. But, if you want your music to be heard, downloaded, or added to a playlist... you need follow up promotion.

A good radio promoter will have established relationships with radio station programmers and musical directors.

Most radio stations prefer to deal with a promoter rather than directly with the artist.

Radio promotion is a full-time job - a promoter will be on the phone with any given radio station at least once a week.

For more about the advantages of indie radio promotion, listen to industry veteran George Howard on ArtistsHouseMusic.