Stop Begging Algorithms. Start Owning Your Audience.
The Machine Behind
Your Music Career
Led by a music industry professional with a degree in Music Industry, an MBA, and nearly two decades of hands-on experience. Branding, ads, AI-powered operations, and smart fan systems — built by someone who has been in the rooms where careers are made.
The Problem
Talented Artists Fail Because They Don't Have a System
You've spent years perfecting your craft. But without marketing infrastructure, you're invisible. Here's what's actually killing your career:
You drop music and nobody hears it
No ad strategy, no targeting, no system. Your best songs are buried under the algorithm.
You're doing everything yourself
Manager, accountant, social media, booking, strategy — and somehow you're supposed to make great music too?
You're building on rented land
Instagram changes the algorithm. TikTok gets banned. Spotify cuts royalties. You don't own your audience.
The Solution
Three Pillars.
One Unstoppable System.
Each pillar solves a core problem that holds artists back. Together, they create a self-reinforcing growth engine — tested and refined over nearly two decades in the industry.
Pillar One
Branding —
Photo & Video
Your visual identity is everything. Before a fan ever presses play, they see you. We build the brand, shoot the visuals, and create a world around your music that people remember and share.
- Creative direction and full brand identity development
- Music videos starting at $2,000 — concept, production, cinematic edit, 4K delivery
- Short-form cutdowns for social rollout included with every video
- Photoshoots starting at $500 — 90-min shoot, 25–30 edited photos, cover/press/promo ready
- Brand guides, styling direction, and visual world-building
- Your first impression decides whether people click, follow, or leave — we make it count
Republic
Records Signing
Pillar Two
Strategy, Smart Website, & Socials
Your power is your fan list — the one thing algorithms can't take from you.
Every connection you make should be captured. Every platform should funnel fans into a database you own. We equip your website and social profiles with AI-powered tools so you never lose a fan — and you never have to beg an algorithm for reach again.
Fan Capture at Every Touchpoint
Email, SMS, and contact collection built into your website, social bios, and smart links
AI-Equipped Website
Your site works for you 24/7 — chatbot, lead magnets, and automated follow-ups that turn visitors into superfans
Smart Social Profiles
Every platform optimized to funnel followers into your owned database — not just likes, but real contacts
Automated Fan Nurture
Release announcements, ticket alerts, merch drops — automated sequences that keep fans engaged and buying
Stop renting your audience. Start owning it.
Instagram can change the algorithm tomorrow. TikTok can get banned. Spotify can cut your royalties. But your email list? Your SMS contacts? That's yours forever.
Pillar Three
Facebook, Google &
YouTube Ads
Targeted ad campaigns that put your music in front of fans who will actually listen, follow, and buy. Not vanity metrics — real people who care about your sound.
- Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad campaigns targeting real fans
- Google & YouTube pre-roll ads for music video promotion
- Audience building and retargeting across platforms
- Campaign strategy, creative production, and A/B testing
- Real-time analytics dashboards and ROI reporting
- Budget optimization — every dollar tracked to a result
150K+
Organic YouTube Views
Why APRT Media
You're Not Working With
a Marketing Agency.
You're working with a connected music executive who has been in the rooms where deals get made. Someone with a degree in Music Industry, an MBA, and over two decades of hands-on experience across every side of the business — from creative direction to label negotiations to artist development.
These aren't theoretical strategies pulled from a textbook. Every system, every play, every framework we deploy has been tested and refined with real artists, real budgets, and real results. When you work with APRT, you get the connections, the experience, and the infrastructure to move your career forward — not just another social media package.
20+
Years in Music
MBA
Business Degree
500M+
Streams Generated
Real
Industry Connections
Proven Results
Tested Strategies. Real Career Numbers.
500M+
Streams Generated
400K+
New Followers
800K+
Organic YouTube Views
2
Major Label Signings
Case Study
Leo The Kind
Genre-bending musician from Boston. Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer.
- 10M+ organic streams
- +23,000 new Instagram followers
- Signed to Republic Records
Case Study
GNL Zamba
Ugandan hip-hop pioneer. From Kampala stages to international recognition — built on raw talent, relentless output, and a machine behind the scenes.
- Shot the short film for his Nsimbi project — 7M+ views
- Produced one of the biggest live online shows of the COVID era for his then-current album
- Cross-continental brand visibility from East Africa to the US
Case Study
Day Won
Boston rap duo. Hard-edged, hometown-rooted, built for the stage. We've shot the videos that put them on radar.
- 500,000+ video views across the work we've shot
- Performed with Krayzie Bone (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony)
- Multi-video catalog built for the stage and the algorithm
How It Works
From First Call to Full System
Five steps. That's all it takes to go from doing everything yourself to having a machine that works for you.
01
Consult
Paid strategy call. We learn your goals, audit your current setup, and identify the biggest opportunities.
02
Audit
Deep dive into your brand, content, financials, and fan data. We find what's working, what's broken, and what's missing.
03
Build
We build your campaigns, deploy your AI team, set up your smart website, and wire everything together.
04
Launch
Everything goes live. Ads start running, your team starts working, and fans start flowing into your system.
05
Scale
Weekly optimization, monthly strategy reviews, and continuous improvement. Your machine gets smarter over time.
Portfolio
Shot by APRT Media
Pricing
Transparent. Simple. Results-Driven.
Every service is built to move your career forward. Pick what you need, or let us build you a custom package.
Artist Brand Audit
$1,000
/project
Brand diagnosis · Positioning map
- Story + worldbuilding audit
- Archetype and audience clarity
- Visual identity scorecard
- Content pillar recommendations
- Profile and first-impression review
- Prioritized action plan
Release Strategy
$500
/project
Single, EP, or album rollout
- Pre-release timeline
- Content angle map
- Playlist and press pitch assets
- Fan capture plan
- Launch-day checklist
- Post-release momentum moves
Music Videos
$2,000
/project
10-day turnaround · 2 revisions
- Concept & Creative Direction
- Location Scouting & Casting
- On-Set Production (1 day)
- Cinematic Edit & Color Grade
- 4K Delivery
- Short-Form Cutdowns for Socials
Photoshoots
$500
/shoot
10-day turnaround · 3 revisions
- 90-Minute Shoot Minimum
- 1–2 Looks / Locations
- 25–30 Edited Photos
- Creative Direction & Styling
- Cover/Press/Promo Ready
- Gallery Delivery
Smart Websites
$1,000
/project
Custom design · Mobile-responsive
- Custom Design & Development
- Mobile-Responsive & SEO-Ready
- Fan Capture & Lead Magnets
- AI Chatbot Integration
- Smart Link Pages
- Automated Follow-Ups
FB, Google & YT Ads
$199
/month
$500/mo minimum ad budget
- Campaign Strategy & Setup
- Ad Creative Production
- Audience Targeting & Retargeting
- A/B Testing & Optimization
- Real-Time Analytics Dashboard
- Weekly Performance Reports
FAQ
Questions We Get Asked
How is this different from hiring a traditional manager or marketing agency?
Traditional teams are expensive, slow, and limited to business hours. Our AI-powered team works 24/7, costs a fraction of a traditional team, and is specifically built for independent artists. Plus, you're working directly with a music industry professional who has actually been in the rooms where deals get made — not a social media intern reading a playbook.
Do I need a big budget to run ads?
No. We've generated results with budgets as low as $5/day. The key isn't how much you spend — it's how smart you spend it. We optimize every dollar to reach fans who will actually listen, follow, and buy.
What if I'm not tech-savvy?
That's the whole point. We build and manage everything for you. Everything runs on GoHighLevel — one platform instead of ten different tools. You focus on making music — we handle the business infrastructure. If you can text and check email, you can work with us.
How quickly will I see results?
Ad campaigns typically show traction within the first 7–14 days. Your AI team and smart systems are operational within 48 hours of onboarding. Most artists see measurable growth within the first 30 days.
Can I keep my current team and add this on top?
Absolutely. Our systems integrate with whatever you already have. Think of us as the infrastructure layer that makes your existing team more effective.
Let's Build
Your Music Deserves
A Real Business Behind It
Book a consult. We'll audit your current setup, show you exactly where you're leaving money on the table, and build a plan to fix it.