10 Signs of a “fake promoter” in the music industry

10 Signs of a “fake promoter” in the music industry
Quite often, we get requests here at Radio Facts to work records or people want us to provide references for promoters. While there are some great promoters out there, one of the many detriments of the music business continues to be the “fake promoter.” Whether promoting directly to radio or being hired as an independent by a music company, the fraudulent promoter continues to mar the industry with lies, lack of credibility, poor judgment and weak follow through. To that end, there could also be more work on the part of the person hiring them too. Due diligence instead of taking someone’s word could save you time and money. In the end, when the promoter doesn’t work out, the company or artist finally DOES their homework and finds a legitimate promoter but with an attitude as if all promoters are bad, which causes problems in the new situation.… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
RADIO FACTS – News | Radio-TV Industry NewsWed, November 5, 2025
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