{"id":36307,"date":"2022-11-01T09:50:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=36307"},"modified":"2024-02-06T07:50:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T07:50:53","slug":"21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Tips for marketing your music during the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are fast approaching and I\u2019m super sure that fans are looking forward to any music release from you w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hether that\u2019d be a full album, an extended play, a single, or even a collab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But how do you market them during the holidays?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s 21 tips we could think of to help you market your music while enjoying the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a067ea5afe4a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a067ea5afe4a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#1-create-scheduled-posts\" >#1. CREATE SCHEDULED POSTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#2-try-releasing-a-holiday-single\" >#2. TRY RELEASING A HOLIDAY SINGLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#3-release-festive-merch\" >#3. RELEASE FESTIVE MERCH<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#4-start-a-crowdsourced-project\" >#4. START A CROWDSOURCED PROJECT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#5-organize-a-giveaway-for-your-fans\" >#5. ORGANIZE A GIVEAWAY FOR YOUR FANS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#6-offer-holiday-merch-sale\" >#6. OFFER HOLIDAY MERCH SALE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#7-collaborate-and-create-a-playlist-with-other-artists\" >#7. COLLABORATE AND CREATE A PLAYLIST WITH OTHER ARTISTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#8-send-holiday-greeting-cards-to-your-fans\" >#8. SEND HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS TO YOUR FANS\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#9-prepare-a-holiday-set-list\" >#9. PREPARE A HOLIDAY SET-LIST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#10-record-a-holiday-videogreeting\" >#10. RECORD A HOLIDAY VIDEO\/GREETING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#11-share-personal-holiday-stories-with-fans\" >#11. SHARE PERSONAL HOLIDAY STORIES WITH FANS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#12-give-back\" >#12. GIVE BACK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#13-host-a-listening-party\" >#13. HOST A LISTENING PARTY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#14-do-a-profile-or-website-makeover\" >#14. DO A PROFILE OR WEBSITE MAKEOVER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#15-pitch-your-holiday-single-to-holiday-%e2%80%93-themed-spotify-playlists\" >#15. PITCH YOUR HOLIDAY SINGLE TO HOLIDAY &#8211; THEMED SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#16-arrange-a-caroling-contest\" >#16. ARRANGE A CAROLING CONTEST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#17-send-holiday-marketing-emails\" >#17. SEND HOLIDAY MARKETING EMAILS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#18-be-consistent\" >#18. BE CONSISTENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#19-do-some-local-marketing\" >#19. DO SOME LOCAL MARKETING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#20-perform-in-non-traditional-venues\" >#20. PERFORM IN NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/21-tips-for-marketing-your-music-during-the-holidays\/#21-present-your-fans-a-gift-guide\" >#21. PRESENT YOUR FANS A GIFT GUIDE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-create-scheduled-posts\"><\/span><b>#1. CREATE SCHEDULED POSTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is one of the most hectic times for most even if it should be a time to relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you don&#8217;t have to spend so much time managing your stuff online!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go and take advantage of platforms that allow you to make scheduled posts to announce a music or merch release or if you just want to greet them \u201cHappy Holidays!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s one of the best ways for both you and your crew to enjoy your holidays while still connecting with fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-try-releasing-a-holiday-single\"><\/span><b>#2. TRY RELEASING A HOLIDAY SINGLE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-1.png 753w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-1-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a cover of classic holiday songs and release it at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A good cover of an already good holiday song will bring you in more fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also release an original holiday song if you want to. If your single is great, it will surely attract new fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You never know, if they loved it so much, they might just play it every year during the holidays, or even on days when they feel like they need that holiday feels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-release-festive-merch\"><\/span><b>#3. RELEASE FESTIVE MERCH<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1.jpg 2042w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any plans of releasing this holiday season? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you should, because people, not just fans, love to buy gifts for their important people. This is also another way to set your creativity in motion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create merch that\u2019s worth gifting to others as well as have those merch perfect for the holidays like stockings, santa hats, holiday cards, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out our custom sweatshirts printing service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-start-a-crowdsourced-project\"><\/span><b>#4. START A CROWDSOURCED PROJECT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-2.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-2-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to successfully market your music is to let your fans join in on the fun. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of trends in different social media platforms but the easiest way to trend your project would be on TikTok. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start the project by picking a holiday theme like \u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is\u2026\u201d or you can create a dance challenge for your favorite holiday song or your own holiday song.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m sure fans would love it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-really-worth-it-for-musicians\/\"><strong>Is TIKTOK Really Worth It For Musicians?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/why-musicians-should-use-tiktok-hear-us-out-before-you-judge\/\"><strong>Why Musicians Should Use TikTok (Hear Us Out Before You Judge!)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-organize-a-giveaway-for-your-fans\"><\/span><b>#5. ORGANIZE A GIVEAWAY FOR YOUR FANS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-768x344.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans and people in general <strong>love giveaways<\/strong>, moreso during the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What you need to do is just create a photo, with the mechanics and other details, which you can post across all your social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure the mechanics are not too hard to accomplish, though, or fans might get discouraged to join in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider having these things as prizes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited edition album or merch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signed album (vinyl, CD, or cassette)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early download access to an upcoming music release<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holiday care package which might include merch, vinyl, CDs, a holiday card, candy, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/calendar-design-inspiration-christmas-giveaway\/\"><strong>Creative Calendar Designs For Your Christmas Giveaway Inspiration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\"><strong>Check out custom vinyl record pressing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-cassette\"><strong>Check out custom cassette tape duplication service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-offer-holiday-merch-sale\"><\/span><b>#6. OFFER HOLIDAY MERCH SALE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6.png 939w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-322x230.png 322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A way to sell more merchandise is to offer your fans a discount. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers especially love spending less money for more items so this would be a good decision to make. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a few merch items you\u2019ll put on sale and promote it on your social media accounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your merchandise and music bundled together and offer it as a gift set. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of the shopping madness that sets in every holiday season and generate more profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/addons-instantly-boost-merch-sales\/\"><strong>Add-Ons That Instantly Boost Merch Sales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-collaborate-and-create-a-playlist-with-other-artists\"><\/span><b>#7. COLLABORATE AND CREATE A PLAYLIST WITH OTHER ARTISTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-1.jpg 802w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your connections come in handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact and team up with fellow musicians and create a playlist for the holidays. You can put your holiday songs together and share it with your fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a good way to make their fans your fans too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do extra promos for it too and if you have the time and money to spare you can make it into an album instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/golden-tips-for-music-collaborations\/\"><strong>7 Ways To Collaborate With Musicians (And Some Golden Tips On How To Do It Right)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-send-holiday-greeting-cards-to-your-fans\"><\/span><b>#8. SEND HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS TO YOUR FANS\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make a more personal connection with your fans, instead of greeting them through a tweet, an instagram post, etc. why not send them a card instead?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Receiving some of that holiday cheer from your favorite musician can do wonders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ll be happy to know that you appreciate their support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-prepare-a-holiday-set-list\"><\/span><b>#9. PREPARE A HOLIDAY SET-LIST<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9.png 400w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/9-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows and gigs during the holiday seasons are mostly jam packed, with a lot of people having more time to spare than any other season of the year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want, you can do some shows and make sure you have a holiday set-list prepared for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try adding 5 to 10 holiday songs in between your songs to give your performance a more festive feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-record-a-holiday-videogreeting\"><\/span><b>#10. RECORD A HOLIDAY VIDEO\/GREETING<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Releasing a holiday single? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you might as well have a video accompanying it too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a single to release then you can just upload a holiday video greeting for your fans, maybe with you singing a verse of your favorite holiday song.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-share-personal-holiday-stories-with-fans\"><\/span><b>#11. SHARE PERSONAL HOLIDAY STORIES WITH FANS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-1.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-1-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays have always been a time when people feel the most sentimental. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move the heart of your fans by sharing your own childhood memories during the holidays on your social media accounts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go on Instagram, do a live and share them, you can ask your fans\u2019 stories too. You can also post throwback pics of your holiday memories on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-give-back\"><\/span><b>#12. GIVE BACK<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is the time for giving and that\u2019s why exchanging and giving gifts are rampant during this season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving back will put you and your image in a positive light. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can give back to your fans and your community by arranging a special showcase or a party with the proceeds or a portion of it donated to charity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-host-a-listening-party\"><\/span><b>#13. HOST A LISTENING PARTY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not host a listening party if you have a large enough fanbase? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Station Head, Twitter Space, or using streaming platforms like Twitch to hold it. This is the most effort-free way to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you want to and have the money and time to spare, then you can try renting a space, design it for the listening party and then invite fans to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be a fee if you want to or it could be for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-do-a-profile-or-website-makeover\"><\/span><b>#14. DO A PROFILE OR WEBSITE MAKEOVER<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1.png\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-768x343.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re releasing or doing anything during the holidays, whether that be releasing music, releasing merch, or performing on a festival or show, you gotta update your profile or website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make it more festive and Christmasy but it better matches the feel or theme of your release. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do it across all your social media accounts too, to make you look more professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-pitch-your-holiday-single-to-holiday-%e2%80%93-themed-spotify-playlists\"><\/span><b>#15. PITCH YOUR HOLIDAY SINGLE TO HOLIDAY &#8211; THEMED SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PITCH-YOUR-HOLIDAY-SINGLE-TO-HOLIDAY-THEMED-SPOTIFY-PLAYLISTS.png\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PITCH-YOUR-HOLIDAY-SINGLE-TO-HOLIDAY-THEMED-SPOTIFY-PLAYLISTS.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PITCH-YOUR-HOLIDAY-SINGLE-TO-HOLIDAY-THEMED-SPOTIFY-PLAYLISTS-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PITCH-YOUR-HOLIDAY-SINGLE-TO-HOLIDAY-THEMED-SPOTIFY-PLAYLISTS-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PITCH-YOUR-HOLIDAY-SINGLE-TO-HOLIDAY-THEMED-SPOTIFY-PLAYLISTS-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are millions of active Spotify users and when it comes to holiday playlists. And most of these users rely on Spotify-made ones or those that are already existing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to pitch your single or album early on, before you release them, because this will help you reach more audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-get-playlisted-on-spotify\/\"><strong>How To Get Playlisted On Spotify<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-arrange-a-caroling-contest\"><\/span><b>#16. ARRANGE A CAROLING CONTEST<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another idea for your crowdsourced project would be a caroling contest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What makes this different though is its a contest with winners. And when we have winners there will always be prizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can encourage them to join the contest and then perform a holiday song with them wearing the craziest holiday outfit they have or can think of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can decide on the criteria and pick a winner after judging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Or you can just decide on the winner through the engagements their entry gets. It\u2019s a good way to engage fans, and they\u2019ll love it too since you\u2019ll be giving out prizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-send-holiday-marketing-emails\"><\/span><b>#17. SEND HOLIDAY MARKETING EMAILS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-1.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-1-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The year-round utilization of emails as a marketing strategy is an excellent one and is very effective especially during the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the things your fans and casual listeners are looking for during these times. They may be looking for special discounts, gift ideas, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, write up and create an email that would be providing what you think will appeal to your fanbase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that during these times, most people do holiday shopping hunting for decorations and gifts. So it would be best to offer some discount. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And try to include an incentive like free shipping or free gift wrapping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/music-promotion-e-mail-best\/\"><strong>Indie Music Promotion: Nothing Still Beats The Good Ol&#8217; E-Mail<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-be-consistent\"><\/span><b>#18. BE CONSISTENT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18.jpg 955w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you\u2019ve chosen to do, you gotta make sure you are consistent with it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do everything with consistency, whether you post on social media platforms, do lives or streaming parties, or you go to gigs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After some time, with the effort you\u2019ve put through, you will surely see good results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-do-some-local-marketing\"><\/span><b>#19. DO SOME LOCAL MARKETING<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever city you may be residing, I\u2019m pretty sure there will be some events arranged for the upcoming holiday season. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You better participate in whatever local activities there are. Reach out to local venues and see if they need someone to do some live performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try hitting up your city\u2019s Facebook groups too so you know what\u2019s going on and how you can join.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/25-holiday-marketing-tips-musicians\/\"><strong>9 Holiday Marketing Tips For Musicians<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-perform-in-non-traditional-venues\"><\/span><b>#20. PERFORM IN NON-TRADITIONAL VENUES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PERFORM-IN-NON-TRADITIONAL-VENUES.jpg\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PERFORM-IN-NON-TRADITIONAL-VENUES.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PERFORM-IN-NON-TRADITIONAL-VENUES-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PERFORM-IN-NON-TRADITIONAL-VENUES-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PERFORM-IN-NON-TRADITIONAL-VENUES-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are out and about during the holiday season and this becomes a great opportunity for concerts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It would be a great surprise to have some little music in a place where music is not usually found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It does not need to be exclusively holiday music, though, just don\u2019t forget to add some to your setlist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21-present-your-fans-a-gift-guide\"><\/span><b>#21. PRESENT YOUR FANS A GIFT GUIDE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21.png\" alt=\" marketing ideas for musician during holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21.png 560w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift guides are one of the easiest promotional tools you can create for the holidays. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also\u00a0 a way for you to show your fans what you love as well as earn some money from it too. You can name your guide as \u201cGift for those (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookworms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), like me\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can proceed listing at least three items. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it would be best if you include items that are from your released merch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the above mentioned guide, you can have a book, a mug, and a bookmark, with the last two being your merch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot more where that came from but let\u2019s end it with these 21 tips. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it all comes down to knowing who you are, who your fans are, and what they want. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>And if you need a company for your merch printing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/unifiedmfg-contact-us\/\">we&#8217;re here for you!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD\/vinyl and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are fast approaching and I\u2019m super sure that fans are looking forward to any music release from you whether that\u2019d be a full album, an extended play, a single, or even a collab. But how do you market them during the holidays? 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