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| Sunday, 06 April 2008 | |
Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes your company promote our labels?Yes. We promote your label in our sister website www.houseplanet.dj, which attracts 10,000 of visitors a day, Myspace, Forums, Blogs, Newsletters, Feed Reader all FREE of charge.What we can't do for you is promote to your fan base, you should let your fans know when a new release is out and send them some info where to buy or download. Can I choose the stores to be distribute to?Yes, if you have already direct deals with some stores that is no a problem, with us you chose what stores you want your label to be distribute toMy distributor doesn't take care of my label as it should I'm frustrated, will you take care of us?If your distributor ignore your requests and needs because you are a small label or simply they can't cope, you could come with us. You won't have that problem we treat all labels the same and have an outstanding customer service, we promise to answer your emails in 24-48 Hours and don't get annoyed by your requestsHow often do I get paid? Method of paymentsHouseplanet shall render to Label an accounting on a quarter annual basis, Sixty-five (65) days after quarter end, accompanied by payment of any amounts due. Any balance due under £50 (aggregated for all Licensees) shall be rolled into the following quarter and paid only when the balance exceeds £50Quarter Schedule: Q1-Jan-Mar / Q2-Apr-Jun / Q3-Jul-Sept / Q4-Oct-Dec Report/Payment Dates: Q1: June 5-10 / Q2: Sept 5-10 / Q3: December 5-10 / Q4: March 5-10 Payments Methods: Paypal, Wire Transfer and Western Union How do I upload our releases?We have a specially design website/extranet to upload your releases (Houseplanet+)What file formats do you accept?WAV - 16 bits 44 KhzJPG - 1000x1000 pixels When our releases will be in the stores? Can I do Exclusive to Beatport?We need your release uploaded 1 month before its release date, for Beatport exclusive 25 days.Bear in mind that the exclusive price is expensive for buyers so please only use the Exclusive option if your release is good enough for it or it won't sell. How do I check sales? Is this automated? How can I prove you are giving a fair sales report?Sales will be updated monthly and quarterly in your label log-in page where you can download the reports. We can send sales estimates from Beatport every time you ask, you can get one in less than 24 hours. We teamed up with Royalty Share so you can check each time we upload a report, some stores provide those monthly others quarterly We can send you a prove of your sales from our administrator log-in area if you request it. E.g a picture of Beatport's Baseware showing your sales so you can check we are giving you a fair share, other distributors won't give you this How do I advertise on Beatport? How much does it cost?The advertise is free, every week a label genre representative chose release/label to be advertise, we don't have control on this. Beatport advertisement policy provide upon requestHow do I get a label page on Beatport?You can get a label page after 16 releases, providing that you have a fair revenue each quarter.I am new label, will my label be accepted by Beatport?Since October 2008 getting approved by Beatport is proving harder for new labels, this affects all distribution companies. Now you have to fill an application form which will be check by two members of the staff.They are looking for labels with web presence, labels which have a fan base, good music and production, labels that have a good marketing plan and can prove a release schedule for the next 6 months. Our advice:Create an impressive Myspace and add many friends, that way you start your fan base,having a website also helps.Designs that will stand out, having a good logo and presence is very important to compete with 1000s of labels out there If you have weak productions they won't accept your label. Look what is the trend or selling in today's music. Have different artists in your label, if you think you are creating a label only to release your music Beatport will spot this and won't accept your label We highly recommend to start by signing with us for other stores we distribute to and then apply for Beatport in 3-4 months when your label is more established, you'll have a better chance this way I don't see my label in Beatport anymore, what's wrong? if your label doesn't sell $500 every 3 months (Quarter) in a 6 months period it'll most probably be delete from Beatport website My sales are low this Quarter, Why?Did you promote enough this month?Will you buy your own music? Do my designs stand out? Do your tracks have good sounding masters? |
