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VIB – Promo Success with ‘For Robert’ & ‘Save a Life’

Photograph of the blog post author, Annika Hope

Annika Hope

15.7.2024

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Meet VIB, a multifaceted talent with a Sri Lankan heritage who grew up in the UK. A musician since a young age, VIB excels in singing, drums, and guitar. At just 11 years old, he founded Vib Save Children, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children through education and essential resources.

Now 22, hip-hop and rap artist VIB is also a published poet with two anthologies, with all proceeds supporting his charity, and he is a fourth-year medical student driven by a passion for saving lives. His music career began in 2021, marked by consistent releases and a growing and loyal fan base, featuring in notable media outlets and receiving significant radio play.

VIB Campaign Overview

In 2024, we executed two distinct campaigns for VIB’s tracks:

Digital & Press Campaign for “For Robert”

  • Release Date: 12/01/2024
  • Media Coverage: Featured in Wonderland Magazine, Rolling Hype, 24 HipHop, Music Crowns, and Wordplay.

FanGrowth, Radio & Press Campaign for “Save A Life”

  • Release Date: 08/03/2024
  • Media Coverage: Featured in Notion, 24 Hip Hop, Wordplay, Rolling Hype, Fame Magazine Q&A, Mundane Magazine Q&A, Colors, and Earmilk.
  • Performance: Garnered 75K+ views on YouTube and 100K+ views on TikTok.

Objectives:

  1. Enhance Visibility: Increase VIB’s presence across digital and traditional media.
  2. Engage Fans: Grow VIB’s fanbase through targeted campaigns.
  3. Highlight Charitable Efforts: Promote VIB’s philanthropic work alongside his music.

Strategies:

  1. Comprehensive Media Outreach: For both tracks, we secured features in top-tier music and culture publications, leveraging VIB’s compelling backstory and philanthropic efforts.
  2. Social Media Campaigns: Utilized platforms like TikTok and YouTube to maximize engagement, posting behind-the-scenes content and interactive Q&A sessions.
  3. Influencer Collaborations: Partnered with music influencers to broaden reach and create buzz around the releases.
  4. Strategic Planning: Leveraged insights from previous releases to tailor each campaign to the strengths of specific platforms, ensuring optimal reception and engagement.

Results

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Media Presence: “For Robert” and “Save A Life” received substantial coverage in prestigious music outlets, boosting VIB’s profile.
Social Media Impact: “Save A Life” achieved over 75K views on YouTube and 100K views on TikTok, indicating strong fan engagement and viral potential.
Fanbase Growth: Both campaigns contributed to a significant increase in VIB’s social media following and fan interactions.
Sustained Growth: The ongoing collaboration allowed us to strategically plan each release, ensuring continued growth and anticipation for upcoming projects.

This long-term collaboration has allowed us to tailor each release to the strengths of specific platforms and build on the knowledge gained from previous campaigns. By strategically planning each campaign, we’ve ensured continued growth and anticipation for future projects. Working on four releases with another one upcoming, we are excited to watch VIB’s trajectory.

Conclusion

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Working closely with VIB, we have been able to curate a journey of growth, leveraging each release to build on previous successes. This strategic approach has not only elevated VIB’s music career but also highlighted his charitable work, resonating deeply with fans and media alike. 

Our campaigns for “For Robert” and “Save A Life” exemplify the effectiveness of targeted media outreach and strategic planning in music marketing. The ongoing collaboration has allowed us to tailor each campaign to maximize impact, ensuring sustained growth and anticipation for future projects.

If you would like to know more about how our music promotion campaigns can help you, schedule a chat with one of the team.

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