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Advanced Digital Music Marketing Strategies

At UMW Recordings Inc. we understand that releasing music isn't enough.

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The “OUT NOW” package is designed to maximize the immediate impact of a recent launch through Instagram and Facebook campaigns , both in Feed and Stories formats. This guide includes all the technical specifications and creative recommendations to ensure your campaign is effective and professional.


📦 Files needed before launching your campaign

Before you begin, you'll need to submit the following assets:

  • Video for Feed (Instagram and Facebook)

  • Video for Stories (vertical format)

  • Main message of the release (title, artist, “OUT NOW” or “Listen now”)

  • Streaming platform logo (Spotify / Apple Music)

  • Musical hook (highlighted fragment of your song)

📥 After confirming payment, you'll receive a link to upload your files.


🎬 Video Technical Specifications

📱 Instagram & Facebook Feed (square/short vertical format)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

4:5

Resolution

Minimum 1080x1080 px

Long

Recommended: between 15 and 45 seconds

Recommendation

Include animation or music video

🔑 Key Tip:
The first 3 seconds of your video are critical. They should feature movement, sound, and a direct message that engages the viewer.


📲 Instagram & Facebook Stories (full vertical format)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

9:16 (vertical)

Resolution

1080x1920 px

Long

Recommended: between 5 and 15 seconds

Message

Track title, artist, and “Listen now”

Music

Short musical hook (powerful start)

🎨 Suggested creativity:
Add stickers, emojis, dynamic text, and visual elements to make your story feel organic and engaging.

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“OUT NOW + PRE-SAVE” Package – Technical Specifications

🎯 What does this package include?

This package is designed to generate pre-launch anticipation (PRE-SAVE) and maximize visibility at the time of publication (OUT NOW) through optimized campaigns on Instagram and Facebook. It is divided into two key phases:

  • Phase 1: PRE-SAVE – Previews the release and allows fans to save the track before its premiere.

  • Phase 2: OUT NOW – Actively promote the topic once published on digital platforms.


📦 Required files

Before starting your campaign, you will need to provide:

  • Videos for Feed (Pre-save + Out Now)

  • Videos for Stories (Out Now)

  • Key lyrics (title, artist, “Pre-save now” / “Listen now”)

  • Musical hook (short clip of the theme)

  • Logos of platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music

📥 Once your payment has been processed, you'll receive a link to upload the corresponding files.


🎬 Video Technical Specifications

📱 Instagram & Facebook Feeds

For PRE-SAVE and OUT NOW campaigns

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

4:5

Resolution

Minimum 1080x1080 px

Minimum dimensions

120 x 120 px

Duration

Recommended: 15–45 seconds

Style

Animation, live video, music video editing

Professional tips:

  • The first 3 seconds are key : they include visual and musical hook.

  • Use motion, text, and sound to grab immediate attention.

  • Make sure your content looks organic to encourage engagement.


📲 Instagram & Facebook Stories

Only for OUT NOW

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

9:16 (full vertical)

Resolution

1080x1920 px

Minimum dimension

500 px wide

Duration

Recommended: 5–15 seconds

Content

Title, artist, message “Listen now”

Music

Hook (stickiest part of the song)

Recommended creativity:
Add stickers, emojis, and visual elements to create an engaging and immersive experience.

“MUSIC VIDEO + OUT NOW + PRE-SAVE” Package – Professional Specifications

🎯 What does this package include?

This comprehensive package is designed to cover the entire promotional cycle of a music release accompanied by a music video, from the pre-release phase with PRE-SAVE , through publication with OUT NOW , to the delivery of the complete music video on social networks .

Includes the following formats:

  • 📢 Video Feed for PRE-SAVE

  • 🚀 Video Feed for OUT NOW

  • 📲 Video for vertical Stories (OUT NOW)

  • 🎬 Full video clip optimized for Facebook and Instagram


📦 Files you must submit

Before starting your campaign, you must upload:

  • Edited clips for each phase (PRE-SAVE, OUT NOW, Stories)

  • Full video clip in 1080p format

  • Spotify / Apple Music logos

  • Featured musical fragment ("song hook")

  • Clear and direct promotional message

📥 You'll receive a link to upload your material once your campaign payment has been processed.


📐 Video Specifications by Format

📱 Instagram & Facebook Feed (PRE-SAVE & OUT NOW)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

4:5

Resolution

Minimum 1080x1080 px

Min. dimensions

120 px wide and high

Duration

15–45 seconds recommended

Style

Animation, music video, live session

UMW Tips:

  • Take advantage of the first 3 seconds to hook the viewer.

  • Use sound and text to reinforce the message.

  • Make it feel natural, not like a traditional ad.


📲 Instagram & Facebook Stories (OUT NOW only)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

9:16 (vertical)

Resolution

1080x1920 px

Minimum width

500 px

Duration

5–15 seconds recommended

Message

“Listen now” + Artist name + Track title

Music

Key fragment of the song

🎨 Recommended creativity: stickers, emojis, visual effects that connect emotionally with your audience.


🎬 Complete video clip for Instagram & Facebook

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Resolution

1920x1080 px (Full HD)

Duration

Full length of the topic

Music

Full song

🔁 The video is uploaded natively to achieve better reach and loyalty within the platform.

Fan Finder Package – Campaign Video Specifications

🎯 What is FAN FINDER?

FAN FINDER is a strategic advertising campaign designed to help artists discover new listeners and organically expand their fanbase. It focuses on emotional, authentic, and visually compelling content, ideal for attracting audiences who don't yet know you.

This campaign includes formats designed to capture attention on Instagram and Facebook, in feeds and stories.


📦 Required files before starting

You must send the following materials:

  • Main video for feed (recommended: live, acoustic or performance session)

  • Video edited for “Out Now” feed

  • Vertical video for Stories (short and impactful format)

  • Spotify/Apple logos (in case of launch promotion)

  • Key musical fragment (hook)

📥 You'll receive a link to upload your files once payment is confirmed.


📐 Technical specifications by format

📺 Video Feed – FAN FINDER

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Resolution

1080x1080 px or 1920x1080 px

Duration

Recommended: up to 3 minutes

Style

Acoustic, live performance, spontaneous

💡 UMW Pro Tip:
Content should feel intimate and real. It doesn't need to be overly produced, but it should be well-lit, with good audio quality and an emotional connection.


📢 Video Feed – OUT NOW (if applicable)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

4:5

Resolution

Minimum 1080x1080 px

Min. dimensions

120 px x 120 px

Duration

Recommended: 15–45 seconds

Content

“Listen to it now”, artist, track, cover visual

Recommendation: Use elements from your music video or custom animations with a professional aesthetic.


📲 Stories – OUT NOW (optional)

Field

Specification

Format

MP4 or MOV

Relationship

9:16 (vertical)

Resolution

1080x1920 px

Minimum width

500 px

Duration

Recommended: 5–15 seconds

Content

“Listen now” + DSP logo + Musical hook

Creative Tip: Incorporate emojis, visual effects, and native Stories design to improve engagement.

YouTube Package – Video Campaign Specifications Guide

🎯 What is the YouTube Package?

This package is designed to boost the visibility of your music video or official content through TrueView Video Discovery ads on YouTube. It's ideal for artists who want to increase exposure for their channel or a specific video with precise targeting and measurable results.


📌 Where do these ads appear?

Ads are displayed on:

  • YouTube search results

  • Watch page

  • YouTube mobile app homepage

🔗 Important: The ad doesn't autoplay the video. Instead, it takes the user to the original video on YouTube, which increases real-world views and improves organic ranking.


📦 Requirements to activate the campaign

Before launching your campaign you will need to provide:

Asset

Description

Video URL

Must be uploaded to YouTube (public or unlisted)

Google Ads ID

Example: 123-456-7890(needed to associate campaign)

Miniature

Used as a preview in the advertisement

3 lines of text

Call to action, title, compelling description

✅ All ads must comply with YouTube's Advertising Policies .

🎧 SPOTIFY Package – Audio Advertising Specifications

🎯 What is the Spotify Advertising Package?

This package is designed to position your music directly in front of active Spotify listeners through audio ads played between songs on the free version of the platform.

Ideal for promoting:

  • New releases

  • Artist-curated playlists

  • Featured Albums

Ads appear without distractions, at moments of the listener's full attention.


📦 Assets required for your campaign

You must deliver two essential components:

Advertising Audio

Specification

Details

Duration

Between 15 and 30 seconds

Format

WAV or MP3

Content

Audio with voiceover , preferably recorded by the artist

Message

Must include: artist name, call to action (“Listen now”) and a sample of the track (hook)

Pro tip:
Record a warm, natural version of your message. Example:

“Hi, I'm [Artist Name] . My new single [Song Name] is out now. Play it now on Spotify.”


🖼️ Advertising Image

Specification

Details

Dimensions

Minimum 640x640 px (square format)

Format

JPG or PNG

Maximum weight

200 KB

Visual content

Artist image or release artwork

Clickable link

Direct URL to the track, album or playlist on Spotify

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