What is Artist Influence?

Artist Influence is a New York City-based music marketing company building the growth infrastructure layer for independent artists, managers, and labels. Founded in 2019, the company has delivered 4,000+ campaigns across YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, SoundCloud, TikTok, and X.

Who founded Artist Influence?

Jared Rapoza, former Director of Electronic and Pop at Audiomack. The company started in his NYU dorm in 2019.

Where is Artist Influence based?

Headquartered in New York City, with global reach across artist and label clients.

What platforms does Artist Influence cover?

Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, SoundCloud, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta (Facebook/Instagram Ads).

How much do music marketing campaigns cost?

Entry tier campaigns start at $200 (Spotify playlisting). Standard releases sit in the $1,000 to $5,000 range. Priority single and label-level campaigns run $10,000 to $20,000+.

What kind of artists work with Artist Influence?

Independent artists, managers, and record labels across electronic, dance, hip-hop, pop, and internet-native genres.

How do I start a campaign with Artist Influence?

Use the interactive campaign builder at /get-started for self-serve scoping and pricing, or request a custom proposal at /request-proposal. Response within 24 hours.

Does Artist Influence use bots or fake streams?

No. All placements come from real listeners on legitimate, ToS-safe networks. Bot streams poison the Spotify algorithm and result in delisting. Artist Influence uses vetted curator networks and real creators only.

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