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The Entertainment Industry Hot Music and the Marketing of an Artist. Santana. Making the Connection. Previous record label was convinced Santana was past prime and too old Last Number 1 album was in 1971 Was reinvention or repositioning of the product required or changing of the image?.
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The Entertainment IndustryHot Music and the Marketing of an Artist Santana
Making the Connection • Previous record label was convinced Santana was past prime and too old • Last Number 1 album was in 1971 • Was reinvention or repositioning of the product required or changing of the image?
Role of Artista Records and Clive Davis • Heard a performance at Radio City Music Hall • Signed Santana to Arista label in anticipation of fresh influx of music and creativity combined with legendary status would be explosive • Davis and Santana felt that the record should include new collaborations and not be a “tribute” album • Previous release was a compilation of hits
Role of Collaborative Artists • Diversification of appeal across market segments • i.e., Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews and Lauryn Hill • Now attract younger, diversified segments in addition to traditional listeners
Role of Perceived Latin Invasion • Ricky Martin • Jennifer Lopez • Marc Anthony • Gloria Estefan
Developing the ProductExtension – Results? • What is my brand image for Santana? How is this alternatively helpful and hurtful? • Merchandising • Public Relations Opportunities • Fundraising • Grant Development • Tour Dates – Live Performances • TV Spots with other artisits • CBS Spot with Ricky Martin • What is the PLC of this product and incarnation?
Role of Publicity and Public Relations • Milagro Foundation • Children’s Educational Grants and Donations to Doctors without Borders • Hard Rock Café and Fundraising Cooperative Strategies • How does this impact sales and fundraising?
Importance of Billboard Charts and MTV • What role does Billboard play in the success of an artist and release? • Reporter role • Sales Stimulator • Interactive Role • MTV – Viacom Company • Marketing Perspective • Role in Dissemination of Information and Awareness and Familiarity
Role of the Internet • Alternative Distribution Channel • Direct Marketing • Home Page • CD Now • Promotional Opportunities • Cooperative ads with Amazon.com, CDNow • Public Relations Generation • Billboard, GuitarPlayer.com • MTV Voter Polls
The Internet Shopper • What is the Profile of the Traditional Internet Shopper? • Men? • Sales Potential? • New Markets or Established Segments?