Very rarely do artists find themselves in a situation that allows them to change how the music business runs. Seldom do you come across opportunities that clearly show how the culture of music distribution is changing globally. Digital downloads solutions provide opportunity for unsigned artists to reach the entire world, unhindered by record contracts, advertising campaigns, and distribution's chain of supply. While the digital domain provides opportunity to unsigned artists, responsibility truly falls to the industry leaders and top-drawing acts to pave the way for acts to follow. By taking a stand with their art, they are laying down the foundation for the future of music as we know it.
Consensual Reality suggests that if you are investing a digital download program, spend the extra effort to build your own storefront web page; one that continues to provide your fan base with the experience that only your branding and imagery can provide. However, sometimes it is not appropriate or necessary to invest in a self-sufficient storefront web site. For smaller catalogs, one-time special performances, or introductory market-testing we suggest using our retail site AudienceParticipation.com. We take care of everything including cross-promotion with other bands that use our services.
There is no question the initial start-up cost of a full scale quality digital download service is large enough to warrant serious consideration. While the price of each download pays for itself, the speed at which your sales recoup your initial investment is not guaranteed. What Consensual Reality can ensure, is that we have put together several distinct pricing packages that take the guess work out of getting started. We have also included a "build your own" custom service to ensure individual pricing to match your individual needs.
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