What is the role of a music publicist?

Answer by  mediamaven (579)

A music publicist primary responsiblity is to promote an artist by increasing awareness. generating publicity, securing media placement opportunities, coordinating interviews and utilizing other creative PR, marketing and brand development strategies.

Answer by  Lornah (282)

One has to take appropriate measures and steps to ensure that the music of the artist, who is, in most cases, the employer, is known by the public.

Answer by  Szyma (52)

It has to be a person which good knowlage about music, that can see true talent even if he/she does not like the particular kind of music which the person plays. The main role of a music publicist is to review and describe new bands and albums.

Answer by  mturker (132)

A music publicist's job is to make sure that the artists and bands he or she represents become better known by the public. This could include advertising for concerts, publicizing music downloads or CDs, setting up a Web site, arranging interviews, and getting more plays on the radio, as well as sending out demos.

Answer by  mediamaven (579)

A music publicist creates media and marketing campaigns that are designed to create publicity and awareness - this is typically done through secured media interviews and strategic print placements.