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Summary: Use T-shirts, stickers and other merchandise to publicize your band and establish your identity; learn more about branding and bands in this free DIY music management video from a band manager expert.
A native Vermonter, Kiely Griffin has been playing the flute for ten years. She has participated in many district, state, regional and national ensembles including the National Wind...read more
"Once you have a name for your band the next thing to do is to brand it. The term branding refers to establishing your name in the public and making everyone aware that is your name and what the name is used for. So, in the case of a band, making sure everyone knows your bands name. A lot of times to brand a name, it's great to come up with things like merchandise and a logo so that you can have your name imprinted upon the public. Some example of stickers for bands, that brand the name, include this. This is easy because it can be placed in a variety of areas, making more people aware of your name. You can also create business cards, business cards help sell your band and make them exposed. There are other types of stickers that can be used. Another thing that you can use is T-shirts and merchandise. This t- shirt has the name of the band and it's also attached to a picture or a design. Having a picture attached to the name is good because it helps people have a visual to remember your band by."
eHow Article: How to Brand Your Band