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Choose your path. One team. Many doorways.

Not sure where to begin? Every offering below is built on the same strategic foundation - pick the one that fits where you are in your career right now.

The Collective Partnership.

Most artists hire campaigns. Our clients hire a team. PR, social, playlists, and ads - all pulling in the same direction, month after month. Month 1 builds your foundation. Every month after compounds on it.

Tier 01
Partner
$1,000/ month
3-month minimum · Cancel anytime after
Month 1 — Foundation
  • Career audit + competitive landscape review
  • 60-min Campaign Strategy Session (recorded)
  • Narrative Brief + 90-Day Arc Map
  • Month 2 campaign brief pre-built and ready
  • Priority onboarding within 5 business days
Every Month After
  • One active campaign service / month
  • Monthly Performance Review + forward plan
  • Monthly Social Media Content Direction
  • 2 proactive opportunities surfaced / month
  • Release calendar ownership + sequencing
  • One dedicated point of contact
Book a Strategy Call

New | One-Time Offer

The strategic foundation every campaign deserves - before anything goes public.

Most artists jump straight into promotion - PR campaigns, playlist pushes, ads - without a clear answer to the most important question: What is the narrative I'm building, and who am I actually building it for?

First Press answers that question. In one focused engagement, we dig into who you are as an artist, who your audience really is, and what your marketing arc looks like from here - and we hand you a strategic brief and a 90-day roadmap you can act on immediately.


And if you decide you want our team to execute it with you? You won't repeat this work. You'll skip the foundation month entirely and move straight into Month 2 of The Collective Partnership - active campaigns running from day one. First Press isn't a trial. It's a head start.

New · One-Time Offer
First Press
$397one-time
Booked within 5 business days
What's Included
  • Career audit — streaming, social, press, brand
  • Competitive landscape review (3–5 artists)
  • 60-minute Campaign Strategy Session (recorded)
  • Narrative Brief — positioning, audience, voice
  • 90-Day Marketing Arc Map
Book Your First Press
30-day upgrade credit: Join the Collective Partnership within 30 days of your First Press session and you'll skip Month 1 entirely — your retainer starts with active campaigns immediately.

Per-Release Campaigns

PR Campaign Packages.

Targeted publicity for a specific release, tour, or announcement. Built on our origins in indie music PR — earned media, curated partnerships, and editorial placements that boost your credibility and SEO.

Entry-Level
Launch
$500+$250 newswire
≈ 2–3 placements · Indie + genre press
  • Press release creation + targeted distribution
  • Outreach to indie and genre-specific outlets
  • Editorial write-up crafted for your release
  • Post-campaign analytics report
Inquire
Premium
Spotlight
$5,000newswire included
≈ 6–8 placements · Music + culture press
  • Strategy call — story angles + narrative
  • Full PR asset suite (release + refreshed bio)
  • Lifestyle, culture, + higher-tier publications
  • SEO-optimized press coverage for longevity
  • General newswire distribution included
  • Post-campaign analytics report
Inquire
Newswire Add-On
$250 as an add-on with Launch or Momentum · $350 stand-alone. Wide-network distribution for visibility + SEO boost. Included with Spotlight.
Tour + Show Support
$1,500/month tour retainer · $350/show single-show promotion. Press release, regional media pitch, and exclusive V13 feature.

Media placements are at the discretion of publications and specific placements are not guaranteed. Book at least 4 weeks before release — rush fee of 50% applies for tighter timelines.

À La Carte

Pick what you need. We'll match it.

Not ready for a retainer? Not running a release? You can still hire us for the specific piece you need — and upgrade later when the moment is right.

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Branding + Design
In partnership with Off Trails Studios
  • Bio Creation$350
  • Brand Identity Packagefrom $1,500
  • Website + EPKfrom $250
  • Cover Art / Artworkfrom $300
  • Vinyl / CD / Cassette Design$600
  • Spotify Canvasfrom $150
Logo suite, moodboard, font pairings, color palette + social templates included in Brand Identity.
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Social Media
Strategy → Content → Done-for-you
  • Monthly Content CalendarBest Seller$350/mo
  • Social Media Management$1,200/mo
  • Platform Audit + Consultation$450
  • Content Creation / Edits$60/hr
Management is fully done-for-you across up to 2 platforms · 3-month minimum.
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Streaming Growth
Organic playlist pitching + targeted ads
  • Playlisting Subscription$250/mo
  • Basic Playlisting Package$250
  • YouTube Ads · Starter (3–4k views)$100
  • YouTube Ads · Grow (10–15k views)$300
  • YouTube Ads · Breakthrough (55–75k)$1,000
Playlist placements target 2k–6k streams/month · All pitched playlists are vetted for organic traffic.
Distribution + Partner Network

Independence, powered by a network.

We don't just promote your release — we help you distribute it, license it, and grow with the right tools. One cohesive team, one trusted ecosystem.

Pressed Fresh Collective Distribution

Music distribution done differently. Our curated distribution platform built for independent artists — with strategic promotional support baked in. No upload fees, transparent reporting, and a real team behind every release.

85%
Royalties to Artist
100+
DSPs Worldwide
$0
Upload Fees
Distribute with Us
  • Free pre-saves, smartURLs, ISRC codes, and barcodes
  • VEVO + Apple Video distribution
  • Editorial playlist representation to DSPs
  • Bot/artificial stream monitoring
  • YouTube monetization + AI services
  • Custom label name + 100% copyright retained
  • Royalty split system for collaborators
  • Dedicated personalized support team
Trusted Partner Offerings
Two Story Media

Done-for-you Meta ads management for independent artists.

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Intellijend

DIY targeted ad campaigns built for indie music budgets.

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SyncRep

Modern sync licensing + representation. Code: PRESSEDFRESH

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Indie Music Academy

Organic Spotify playlist promotion + education.

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MusixMatch

Upload + sync your lyrics to streaming platforms.

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Artist.Tools

Spotify bot detection + artificial stream protection.

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From the Founder

Independent. Like you.

I was once that artist — paying overpriced agencies thousands of dollars and still struggling to feel seen or heard. So I built the company I wished I'd had.

Pressed Fresh Collective exists for independent artists who want a transparent, honest, results-driven team in their corner. We use the same proven framework — narrative, strategy, integrated execution — whether you're booking a $397 First Press session or a full Collective Partnership retainer.

Reach out anytime. We can't wait to be your professional hype team.

— Dawn Jones Founder of Pressed Fresh Collective
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Every objection below is one we've heard on a strategy call — and every answer is honest. If yours isn't here, just ask us on the call.

How is First Press different from the Collective Partnership?
First Press is a single $397 session that delivers your Narrative Brief and 90-Day Arc Map — the same foundation that Collective Partnership clients get in Month 1. The retainer is what builds on that foundation — actual campaign execution, performance reviews, monthly social strategy, and an active team. First Press is the diagnosis. The retainer is the treatment plan.
Can I hire you for just one service?
Yes. We offer à-la-carte services including PR campaigns, playlist pitching, ad strategy, branding, social media, and distribution. Our strongest results come from integrated campaigns, but we'll always recommend the right scope for your stage on the strategy call.
How far in advance should I book?
Earlier than you think. PR campaigns: 8–10 weeks out (we like 4–6 weeks of lead time). Playlist pitching: 4–6 weeks ideally. Paid ads: 3–4 weeks. Branding: any time before your next release cycle. A strong campaign is built, not rushed — but if your release is <2 weeks away, reach out anyway and we'll see what's possible.
What results should I expect?
Results depend on your music, assets, audience size, genre, consistency, and the specific strategy we map out. Success might look like press features, playlist adds, audience growth, increased engagement, higher streaming velocity, or brand credibility. Our goal is momentum — not vanity metrics.
Will I retain ownership of my music?
Always. Pressed Fresh Collective never takes ownership of your masters or publishing. You retain full creative control and rights to your catalog. We support your independence — we don't replace it.
Who do you work with?
Independent artists who are serious about their growth — typically releasing original music consistently, ready to invest in professional marketing, and looking for long-term strategy over quick hacks. We work mostly in pop, indie, alternative, folk, country, Americana, rock, and adjacent spaces, but strategy always comes before genre.
Do you offer payment plans?
For larger campaigns, yes. Independent artists are self-funded entrepreneurs — flexible billing options may be available depending on scope. Ask on the strategy call.
How do I get started?
Submit an inquiry through our contact form. We'll review your music + goals, schedule a free 30-minute strategy call, and either build you a custom proposal or recommend the right next step. No pressure. No hard sell.
Ready when you are

Ready to map your next move?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll look at your music, your goals, and your release calendar — and tell you honestly which path fits where you are right now. No obligation. No hard sell.

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