Vickie Smith

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Music Industry Marketing & Promotion

 

Count Basie Theatre

Swing 8th Productions

 

 
  Basie Projects -  Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ

 

1. Brochure creative development

Contributed to major revenue-generating direct mail piece by writing concise program description copy to efficiently and effectively maximize space requirements.  

2. MySpace.com

Designed multi-media MySpace.com page promoting awareness for annual special awards event to increase ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and encourage social networking.

 

http://www.MySpace.com/countbasietheatreawards

3. Music On Hold

Spearheaded project to build more profitable customer relationships by providing a unique and satisfying customer experience with Music On Hold CD.  Provided script, voiceover, and approved final edit with studio engineer.

 

Buddy Guy

 Chris Botti
Peter, Paul & Mary Steve Tyrell
 

Forever Tango

 

 Joy Behar

4. Press releases

Wrote press releases for upcoming events at the Count Basie Theatre.

5. Helped design and write full page ad for upcoming shows, including Brian Wilson Benefit Gala

Basie Ad

 

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  Swing 8th Productions
1.  Direct mail promotional pieces
a. College Market direct mailers:  1     2     3
b. Promotional flyers provided to venues:  1  2

2.  These pieces were in my promotion kit, which was custom-tailored:

a. One Sheet

b. Stepped inserts:
       Bio     CD Review     Musicians

c.  Airplay promo
d.  Media clippings - results of press releases
e.  c-Ella-brate CD - cover/liner design & copy (and all CD production)

3.   Promotional Video, Audio , Headshots  and Publicity Photos

4.  Other publicity:       

5. Website design for Swing 8th Productions and VickieSmith Jazz Vocalist

 

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