Motion PR is a full-service agency, providing public relations, digital, event and marketing services. We’re passionate about moving brands forward in this dynamic media landscape where paid, earned and owned marketing channels are converging and overlapping. By being thoroughly engaged with communities and clients, Motion PR orchestrates opportunities that move clients ahead of competitors and trends. Our work spans multiple practice areas, including consumer, corporate...
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Carter is the Founder and Manager of Carter Russell Music, LLC, a full-service marketing and promotions company focusing on music, sports and comedy. With over 35 years of experience in the music industry, Carter utilizes long-term relationships with music and program directors and his Street Team to assist independent and major labels obtain exposure and airplay for their artist and music project. Carter recently launched...
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Formed in 2005, Alliance Music Entertainment was formed for the sole purpose of managing, booking and promoting the very best live bands that Chicago has to offer! In only a few short years, AME has securely carved out a niche among the Chicago-based music management and booking agencies by adhering to one main principle… quality over quantity. Opting to be very selective in terms of...
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Face it: once your career gets to a certain level, you’re going to need a manager. That word scares some musicians, and while it’s tough to find the perfect one, it’s going to be necessary. Many artists just starting out are aware that having a manager is important, but they don’t quite know what that role is responsible for. This is a person that you’ll be working closely...
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Having an intimate relationship with your fans is important because it shows you are human. The internet has become a powerful tool and weapon. In some cases it is a sword while others it is a shield. Staying grounded lets your fans know that you’re a regular person and don’t take them for granted. Here are some ways to stay in touch with them. Email...
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As a hip-hop artist, just making music and putting it out there for the world is not enough anymore. Technology has made it easy for almost anyone to purchase the basic equipment and become a rapper. Not only has this made promoting your music more difficult, it’s also made getting your music featured in hip-hop blogs less likely due to tons of artist submitting their...
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Shoeshine Boy Productions is an Artist and Band Management Company that also serves as a consultant, booking agency, promotions department, and an events coordinator. Primarily an artist oriented organization, SBP focuses on developing and promoting the talents of an artist or band. Understanding that hundreds of thousands of bands exist (most of which are “unsigned”), SBP maintains a practical approach for the artist by helping...
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UR strives to bring recognition to emerging Chicago artists in addition to covering and promoting music/art/literature from around the world. Our in-depth interviews take on bands, artists, filmmakers, writers, and even comedians at every level, whether household names or underground treasures. Above all, we are a tight knit group of passionate people that love what we do (and refuse to take ourselves too seriously). North...
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