Our services work together to tell your story through strategic publicity campaigns and creative design that produce real results. Emerging artists become established artists, shows sell more tickets, bands sell more records, organizations see wider media coverage, and websites see more traffic.

Our clients run the gamut from burgeoning artists to established musicians, performers, theatre companies, festivals, nonprofit organizations, authors, comedians, and businesses of varying shape and scope. We devote time to understand your creative vision and meet your goals. A wholehearted belief in our clients and a passion for the Arts inspires and drives our work. See our testimonials to hear what our clients have to say.

Publicity

Our publicity services consistently result in comprehensive media coverage for our clients. Press kits, press releases, and story pitches are crafted with a media-savvy understanding and an eye on what best represents the client. Our database of over 5,000 industry contacts includes national print publications, daily and weekly newspapers, freelance writers, independent zines, radio, TV, web media, and blogs. Our consistent contact with the press and determination to get results make us a valuable voice for your work and organization. Publicity services include:

• Publicity & consultation – Canary is available on a retainer basis for organizations in need of a long-term press representative and clients who would like to maintain a regular presence in the media. We work with each client to identify new press opportunities and strategize continuing campaigns
• CD/Book Release publicity – A four to six month campaign for reviews, features and interviews.
• Tour publicity – Area media outlets are targeted for advance press for club dates and other appearances.
• Special Event publicity – For a festival, press conference, CD release party or other important high-profile event. We target media outlets for pre- and post-event coverage and create a guest list of reporters and photographers invited to attend.
• Press Kits & Press Releases – We work with each client to develop well-written and creative press materials, design logos and layout, and assist in setting up photo shoots.
• Web promotion – Through blogs, message boards, MySpace, community websites, ecards and newsletters, we develop your online presence and help you connect with fans and patrons.
• EPK and Canary newsletter – All clients have an electronic press kit page hosted on the Canary site and are featured in our monthly email newsletter.
• Progress reports – To keep you up to date on press response, we compile monthly progress reports and track all your media coverage.

Design

Our design services are a marriage of artistic vision and technical expertise that make you look better and work smarter.Our unique designs are specially tailored to create a head-turning visual identity for your product or organization.Graceful and easy-to-navigate web layouts maximize information retention and customer interaction, while our innovative content management systems allow you to update and control your website with a few simple clicks.Above all, we craft designs that serve your artistic vision and your practical needs.Design services include:

• Web design – Our websites are custom made for clients ranging from independent artists to large corporations and include features like blogs, radio players, image galleries, animations, message boards, interactive games and more – all driven by our custom content management system.
• Content Management – Canary’s custom content management system gives you control of your own website and allows you to easily make updates, from anywhere at any time, with a few simple clicks.
• Technical Expertise – We believe it’s important to always use the right tool for the job, so we’re constantly developing new design techniques and staying up-to-the-minute with industry innovations and cutting edge coding languages.
• Ecards, Newsletters & Social Networking – We create compelling viral marketing tools with ecards, newsletters and custom pages for social networking sites like MySpcae. Keep your fans and customers engaged and up-to-date on your latest news.
• Print: We have extensive experience designing for a variety of print formats, including logos, CD art, magazine covers and layout, posters, brochures, invitations, stickers, T-shirts, and other merchandise.
• Branding & Identity: Canary will develop your current logo and designs or start from scratch to create a unique identity that works across your website and carries your message to print and other promotional materials.

Pricing

We recognize that every project is unique and requires slightly different work. We will tailor a project and budget to your needs and we offer special rates for independent artists and nonprofits. Please contact us for a proposal and price quote.