LaRondre Jones
Brentwood, CA (USA)
Role(s):
C-Level Executive (CEO, CFO, etc.)
Tunetailers.com
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Location:
Brentwood
Industry:
Technology/Web
Year Founded:
2010
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Business Stage:
Creation/Idea
Entity Type:
Limited Liability Company
Description:
The Concept
Internet and technology has changed the playing field between the major labels and the independent music market dramatically. The independent music sector now comprises over 30 percent of the music industries market share in the U.S. and has increased as a percentage in six of the last eight years. Due to the growth of the digital music market, artists’ have better access to create and distribute music using new technology. But there is one problem; there are no viable digital promotion channels to help artists build awareness.
Concurrent to the change in the music industry, the market for digital signage systems has exploded with annual revenues in excess of $350 million worldwide in 2008. Revenues are expected to grow annually at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% from 2008 to 2014. With retail trade establishments increased use of digital signage technology, Tunetailers has decided to capitalize on this trend by providing entertainment through artist promotion on these screens.
The Tunetailers digital entertainment system benefits all parties involved by:
• Allowing retail trade establishments to provide customizable digital entertainment while earning revenue.
• Giving artists the power to market/promote their music within target retail trade establishments to spread awareness and draw digital downloads of their music.
The Company
(URL removed), LLC, markets/promotes independent artists by combining social media, streaming, and digital signage technology. It incorporates these technologies within businesses that have an established customer base to give independent artists access to their targeted fan base throughout California and eventually nationwide. With the digital music industry growing at such a rapid pace through digital downloading services such as iTunes and 7digital, Tunetailers fills the industry need for a service that draws consumers to increase digital downloads for artists.
(URL removed), LLC, is incorporated in the state of California, licensed to do business in Contra Costa County, California. Corporate headquarters are located at 380 Carrol Ct. Ste. D. Brentwood, California. The four shareholders— LaRondre Jones, Nick Lucas, Marc Thomas— each own 30% of the total shares in the company while Gary Bizer owns 10%. The company has secured U.S. trademarks to the name “(URL removed),” which is used on its website and marketing materials.
The Company’s Mission
Tunetailers, LLC, views its mission as to create an environment in which independent artists and retail trade establishments are able to work together cohesively to support each others marketing/promotion and financial needs. Tunetailers, Inc. is dedicated to building long-term relationships with its clients through innovative marketing and promotion systems. The company views itself as partners with its clients, employees, community, and the environment and the company takes personal responsibility in its actions towards each. Tunetailers aims to become a nationally recognized brand name, capitalizing on the sustained interest of independent artists. The company’s goal is rapid expansion, annual profitability and establishing itself as the primary marketing/promotion source for independent artists.