* The prestige of working with
a professional and highly focused company with 18 years experience of
plugging to radio and television. We have a fantastic reputation of taking
left of the centre bands into the mainstream and to the next level (including
Oasis, The Killers, Badly Drawn Boy, Feeder, Doves, The Coral, The Enemy,
Reverend and the Makers, The Wombats…)
* Small focused roster that only
comes with being an independent. Ask Me PR employs three full time members
of staff to look after both daytime and specialist radio and television.
This is not simply a ‘mail-out’ service, and each campaign
consists of at least 6 weeks on intense plugging pre-release, and continues
for as long as is necessary post-release. We make regular visits to radio
stations across the whole of the UK – This is vital for maintaining
our strong relationships, and for plugging our releases.
* Tour promotion. Ask Me PR not
only plugs the band’s releases, but also importantly, their tour
dates, helping to sell tickets through promotion at radio and television.
Through liaising with agents and promoters we are able to focus on particular
areas where tickets may not be selling well. By arranging interviews,
as well as ticket competitions and giveaways, we further promote the gig
and this is proven to have fantastic results in terms of sales.
* The Ask Me PR Office is the
hub of all communication. Here our CDs are stored and mailed, band diaries
are kept and all tour promotion is organised. A member of staff is ALWAYS
on hand at the office to deal with any queries or questions, and we pride
ourselves in dealing with all requests immediately in the best possible
manner. We have excellent links with the band, the management and the
label, meaning that we are extremely economical with time, directing all
enquiries to the correct team member.
* At Ask Me PR we have the most up to date technology
to deal with all our technical needs. We use the latest computer systems
for both PC and Mac, and have the facilities to burn and print professional
quality CDs and DVDs, rather than having to wait for the label to organise
their manufacture.
* Each band on our roster receives a weekly report,
outlining their radio achievements and summarising in detail all our work
that week.
* Ask Me PR is a consistent point of contact
for each band; when a radio contact thinks of one of our bands, they think
of us. We become ambassadors of that artist, acting as the frontline for
the band, PR-ing any situations which may arise, and acting as the buffer
between the band and the radio station. We pride ourselves on our approachability,
and our professional manner.
* Ask Me PR is dedicated to spreading the word.
Work doesn’t end when we leave our office; we continue to inform
everyone we meet about our bands, be it through our social lives, at gigs,
or through other media contacts we meet. We will talk about our bands
to everyone - be it national contacts, press, or even other gig goers!
* We pride ourselves on a creative
approach to plugging, and are constantly coming up with innovative ways
to promote our artists. Ask Me PR build the profile and creates a buzz
around each band, putting them onto the radar, and keeping them there.
When a band comes up against problems gaining plays on radio, Ask Me PR
covers every possible angle to ensure that maximum exposure is achieved.
* Ask Me PR understands the needs of each artist and their teams, providing
a personal and tailored service
to each band. Every team is different, and we’ve learnt how to adapt
accordingly. We only work with bands that we believe in, meaning we are
selective, but genuinely passionate about every act we promote.
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