TikTok and DistroKid have expanded their existing alliance, announcing a new partnership to “quickly” create official TikTok artist accounts for DistroKid members.
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Previously, official TikTok Artist Account It may take several weeks. The new partnership shortens that timeframe, allowing DistroKid members to set up their accounts in just a few hours, according to a press release issued Thursday (July 18).
The streamlined process unlocks a host of artist-focused features, including a dedicated music tab, highlighting of new releases and artist content, the ability to share insights behind a song, and tools like fan spotlights, ticketing, and more. Ultimately, the partnership aims to bridge the gap between DistroKid’s thriving artist community and TikTok’s global audience of music lovers.
“Now, any artist can create their official TikTok artist account directly through DistroKid faster than ever before, reducing the process from weeks to hours.”
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“TikTok is excited to partner with DistroKid to make powerful and easy-to-use tools more accessible to millions of artists to fuel their growth on TikTok, drive increased music consumption and grow their fan bases. Pei JieGlobal Head of Music Partner Development at TikTok.
Phil BallThe DistroKid president added: “Now, it’s faster than ever for any artist to create an official TikTok artist account directly through DistroKid, shortening the process from weeks to hours.
“Building on our long history of collaboration, DistroKid members now have access to unique tools and features to promote their music on TikTok’s leading discovery platform.”
“Using TikTok artist accounts will be a game changer,” said Nigeria, a pop artist based in Los Angeles. “I can’t stress this enough; it offers so many new tools that will really help promote your music and grow your fan base.
The partnership between DistroKid and TikTok dates back to 2019, when DistroKid became the first publisher to facilitate independent artists’ music uploads to TikTok. DistroKid members also benefit from a separate agreement that allows access to their music within TikTok Commercial music library (chronic myelogenous leukemia). The music library provides brands with a curated selection of pre-approved music for use in TikTok ads.
In 2023, the two companies are joining forces again to make millions of tracks available to DistroKid members on TikTok Music, the platform’s new premium subscription streaming service currently in beta testing in five countries. In addition, DistroKid members can also use ByteDance’s video editing tools, capping cutincorporating their music and utilizing Distro For distributing full-length music videos on TikTok Music.
DistroKid was founded in 2013 and says it currently handles estimates 30-40% All new music from around the world. It provides musicians, managers and labels with online tools and services, including music distribution, monetization options, direct-to-fan sales pipeline, on-demand merchandise, website building tools, meta customization and promotional resources.
For TikTok, the partnership with DistroKid marks its latest venture after announcing a partnership with the global events market on Tuesday (July 16) Event Britt Simplify event promotion and creation for the vast TikTok community.
It follows a similar partnership with the ticketing company AXS and CTS activities April and Ticket Master 2022.
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