Monday, January 10, 2011

CatchTate Music Group Artist Neal McCoy on His Media Tour

TMG has a full 3 days of media lined up with Neal in Nashville and NYC starting Monday the 10th and running through Wednesday the 12th! Check him out at the following media outlets and stay tuned for more ways to hear Neal McCoy!





Monday, January 10

          WXTV Fox 17 (TV)
                                              Location: Nashville, TN
                                              Interviewed by: Stacy McCloud

                                               CMT
                                               Location: Nashville, TN                      
                                               Interviewed by: Lindsey Rozvnosky
                                               
                                               CMT.com      
                                                Location: Nashville, TN

                                                Larry’s Country Diner (TV)
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
  
                                               Al Snyder and Associates Syndicated Radio
                                                Location: Nashville, TN                                                   Interviewed by: Al Snyder         
                                       
                                               GAC On The Streets            (TV)
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Shanna Strassberg
                                                                       

Tuesday, January 11

                                               WZTV (TV) Mornings On Fox
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
  
                                               WSMV (NBC) (TV)
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
  
                                                The Driver Audio Magazine
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Darcy Young
                                               
                                               Barnyard Jamboree – Kenny Dean (TV)
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Kenny Dean
                                               
                                                Inside Music Row (TV)
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Brian Covert
                                               

                                               ABC Radio Networks
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Hunter Kelly
                                               
                                                Hughes Media (Syndicated Radio) & Aol The Boot
                                                Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by: Donna Hughes
                                               

                                                American Music Channel (Online)
                                                Location: Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed by:  Andy John Vaughn
                                               
                                                Bob Kingsley’s Top 40 Country Countdown
                                                Location: Location: Nashville, TN
                                                Interviewed By: Rob Simbeck
                                                           
 New York Media Schedule
Wednesday, January 12


                                                Fox & Friends (TV)
                                                Location: New York, NY
                                                Sirius XM
                                                Location: New York, NY
                                                                                              
                                               Westwood One
                                                Location: New York, NY
                                               
                                    Fox Affiliates
                                                Location: New York, NY
                                               
Hannity (Live Wednesday Night)
                                                Location: New York, NY

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

How TMG Works with the Radio Industry


RadioSubmit.com
RadioSubmit.com is one of these opportunities we open up to our artists here at Tate Music Group. Over 40,000 Radio Stations and Industry Professionals around the world have the ability to find your music, listen, and download for radio play. Because we are a VIP Partner and featured label on RadioSubmit.com, Tate Music Group artists have a special advantage to be heard. 
You can browse the TMG Artists available on Radio Submit, here, or search for your favorite artist at http://www.radiosubmit.com
 
Online Radio Stations

As we are looking to promote the music of our artists to FM radio, we have a real opportunity to share the music with the online community. We have developed two online stations thus far, as a way to make music available to the public and to expand the fan base of our artists.

TMG Radio

Tate Music Group launched a new radio station, TMGRadio, that focuses primarily on the Christian AC, Rock, and Urban formats. TMGRadio has seen quite a bit of success as it has climbed into the top 50 stations of its genre since the launch in August. It is a great mix of chart topping artists like Matthew West, Skillet, NeedToBreathe, and Lecrae…as well as great TMG artists like Justin Cross, Michelle Buzz, Chuck Tocco, and Vanessa Vasquez. 
You can listen to the station by going to the radio page at www.tatemusicgroup.com. Youcan also go directly to the station page. You can also listen on many smart phones, including the iPhone. Check out our program schedule here.

You can also listen from the TMG Radio Girl blog by streaming the station here, on the right side of this screen. If you would like to create a widget to share this station on your own page, you can click ‘Get Widget’ on mine. 

Tate Radio
Tate Radio is an online radio station for TMG artists and it is another way for us to track feedback for our artists and their music. We currently have 316 Tate Music Group artists spinning on Tate Radio. To listen, follow the link: http://loudcaster.com/channels/442-tateradio

Radio Shows

Tate Music Group produces weekly radio programs that go out to over 400 radio stations nationwide! These are FM…listen while you drive…terrestrial stations…all across the country! One program is called Breakthrough and it focuses on new and heartfelt worship music from all over…including many TMG artists. The other programs are title, X-Tracks, and they run everywhere from Minnesota to Texas and Pennsylvania to Kansas City. This is more of a Christian rock and contemporary based show with a lot of local flavor to them. We keep things regional to showcase the talent these areas have to offer. Here are the places you can check out these programs. Be on the lookout for more.
CSN InternationalThe Refuge
WCTLrockradiolive.com

 
Research

At TMG Radio, we log countless hours researching the radio market for our artists. We are able to track the listening hours on Tate Radio and our TMGRadio station, as well as receive listener feedback.
We scout for non-commercial radio stations with local artist spotlights, as well as the larger commercial stations. As we build relationships with radio stations, we continue opening this market for our artists.
Another avenue we have been looking into is TV/Film Placement. So many great artists have seen a following grow due to TV, film and advertisement placement of their music. We have started submitting music to a few projects and continue to look for these opportunities. 
 
Radio Ads
Tate Music Group has a national radio advertising campaign for our artists and their music. TMG understands how important it is for artists to have as much radio exposure as possible…and this is another way for Tate Music Group artists to be heard. Our TMG design team customizes ads for our artists and they run nationwide…creating incredible opportunities for artists to grab new fans. Contact Tate Music Group for more info. Keep listening for TMG spots on air.

Tate Music Group Artists Voices of Glory Topping Charts

Voices of Glory charted number 3 on the CCGNews 2010 CHRISTMAS CHART.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Tate Music Group Artists Voices of Glory Exploding Before CD Release!

Tate Music Group artists Voices Of Glory have set a precedence by selling more than 4,500 CDs in record time. Slated for release on January 4, 2011, the rapid advance sales of their self-titled debut have already authorized the return of their artist investment - meaning their project was recorded and is being marketed and distributed for free.
The inspirational and international recording artists are actually the Cole family trio of siblings known individually as Nadia, 10, Avery 14, and Michael, 18. The group came to fame as a result of a string of acclaimed performances on the smash NBC TV show America’s Got Talent. The start of their remarkable journey was inspired by love in the face of tragedy transcended into miracle when their mother Felicia Cole fell into a coma for 8 months. In 2007, when on her way home from class to achieve a fourth advanced degree, she was hit head-on by a drunk driver and severely injured. In response to the devastating news, the children decided they would sing at their mother's bedside in the hope that she would recognize their voices.
“People love these kids wherever they go. They work hard, they are respectful and honest and they have a team behind them that works even harder. I haven’t talked to one person that has had an unpleasant experience with VOG. From the kids, parents to the management team they are a first class operation all the way”, said Chris Rutherford Director of Music Marketing at TMG.
More than an idea for a hit song, belief is an omnipresent theme for the Cole family.
VOG manager and uncle, Gerard Cole said about their ascending success, “You have to be committed to your project and believe in it and what TMG can do for you … to get the job done. TMG can only do what you allow them to do. I was consistently involved with Tate and Tate has consistently been involved with us. If you follow the steps of their program, it will come together. Bottom line, it’s about believing … it’s important to concentrate on what you can do through press, marketing and social networking, Gerard Cole said.
At times, Cole said there were anxieties with TMG’s unique though undeniably successful process.
“The recording part was uncertain,” said Gerard Cole. “I wanted to move faster but Tate had a system,” Cole continued chuckling, “I didn’t have as much patience as the people in the Midwest. They are very laid back.”
The investment was another consideration, Cole added. Many outsiders openly scoffed at the idea of paying to record and release their own music versus the more traditional record label system, he said. Undeterred, Cole was already familiar having employed the same tactic of personal investment with his own daughter when it came time for college. According to Cole, your actions illustrate your commitment to the task.
As for VOG, the Tate offer has been strictly beneficial, Cole said.
“Each and every dept has been very supportive. When it was done absolutely everyone told me this is a very professional package,” Cole said. “I pressed harder but if you have money invested, make calls and get it right. Don’t complain if you don’t reach out. You have to be on top of your own game. Strive for perfection; be patient but strive for perfection. Make sure each stage is at its best and correct for every level. When you get to the end, you will see it all come together and you will be satisfied.
“We haven’t even scratched the surface,” Cole said