Disc
Makers to Offer Free Sonicbids Electronic Press Kits to Artists
PENNSAUKEN,
NJ – January 31st, 2005 – Disc Makers, the nation’s largest disc manufacturer
for independent artists, is partnering with Sonicbids, the leading
provider of online communication solutions for independent musicians,
to provide customers with FREE access to Sonicbids’ web-based
Electronic Press Kits and exclusive network of promoters, contest
organizers, and booking agents. With this exclusive deal, Disc Makers’
customers will receive a FREE six-month membership to Sonicbids with
any new replication order.
“We literally lie awake at night thinking of even more ways
to help our customers create a buzz, sell more CDs, and succeed in
the music business,” explains Tony van Veen,
Disc Makers’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
“With over 22,000 member artists and 2,500 registered music
promoters, events, festivals, and songwriting competitions, Sonicbids’
service will provide tremendous value and opportunities for our customers
to get gigs and secure showcase and festival slots.”
Sonicbids’ key product is the Electronic Press Kit (EPK). Created
as an alternative to bulky and expensive hard copy press kits, the
Sonicbids EPK will let Disc Makers’ customers create their own
easy-to-use, web-based graphic interface that contains all of their
basic information, music clips, photos, and tour dates. The EPK can
either be e-mailed to a club, contest, company, or event with a click
of the mouse, or submitted directly to online promoter “drop
boxes.” EPKs mean no more late night trips to the local copy
shop and any more postage, express mail, FedEx, or UPS. EPKs save
time and money.
“With this partnership, we are bringing together two of the
leading service providers for independent musicians,” explains Panos Panay, CEO and Founder of Sonicbids. “There
is no better way to promote discs made by Disc Makers’ artists
than with a Sonicbids EPK. Their customers are serious musicians who
will be a welcome addition to our growing online community of artists.”
About Disc Makers
In business since 1946, Disc Makers is the nation’s leading independent CD & DVD manufacturer, offering a wide variety of products and services, including state-of-the-art automated printers and duplication systems as well as complete CD & DVD duplication, CD & DVD replication and custom disc packaging for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities are outfitted with the latest graphic, printing, and CD & DVD replication equipment and products, as well as in-house studios for mastering and post production, DVD and CD-ROM multimedia authoring, and award-winning graphic design. Disc Makers manufactures and distributes a large selection of disc duplication and printing systems, as well as a full line of recordable media and disc packaging supplies. The company also offers a variety of additional services including download cards, posters, and music distribution. Disc Makers’ main office and plant is located near Philadelphia in Pennsauken, NJ, and the company has regional offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Nashville, Boston, Houston and Puerto Rico.
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Contact:
Steven
Spatz Director of Marketing
Disc Makers
7905 N. Route 130
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
856-663-9030 sspatz@discmakers.com
