CD and DVD Distribution Made Simple

            An interesting thing happened while reading a classmate’s post on a discussion board in my Media Publishing and Distribution class: I learned something! I learned something of importance! I learned something that has opened my eyes to the new ways of the world of entertainment. That something that I learned can actually be applied to my business concept; Spotdog and Angel Productions (SAP), a creator of Christian-themed TV show concepts and positive, inspirational music products.

            My classmate’s post told of several online CD duplication and distribution entities. But none caught my attention more than a company called Disc Makers (DM).

DM is what I consider to be a “one-stop shop” for all things musical and print. Not only can you get your music and adjoining artwork placed in a professional-looking CD package, you can also get your material distributed to the places you see fit.

The Disc Makers website (http://www.discmakers.com/) guides you through every step of making your CD marketable. Also, the site has made it easy for a newbie to the world of duplication and distribution (like me) to learn what the process entails. It seems as if the people at DM actually want you to understand the process of getting your creative works to the world. No smokescreens or fine print here, DM puts in all in front of you, hoping that building relationships trumps making a quick buck.

CD’s and DVD’s are not the only products in which DM specializes. Promotional materials such as artwork templates for CD and DVD jacket inserts, and poster and postcard templates for artist and record label logos, are also offered. Additionally, CD mixing and mastering services are available for recording artists. They even have a blog where you can find helpful information on everything from the best podcasting microphones, to tips on how to land a performing gig at a music festival.

In essence, Disc Makers is one of the best resources available for an aspiring or established musician. It’s safe to say that I can see DM and SAP having a very lucrative relationship in the near future!