Challenge · 7 Days · Intermediate

The 21-Day Launch Map

Architect your next release campaign from pitch to post-launch.

This 7-day challenge guides you in building a comprehensive 21-day release plan for your next single, covering pitching, launch week execution, and post-release sustainment.

The plan, day by day

  1. 1Define Campaign Goals. What is the #1 goal for this release? (e.g., 10k streams, 100 playlist adds, 500 new followers). Write it down.
  2. 2AI-Assisted Pitch Crafting. Using the 'Pitch Made Perfect' framework, draft your DSP pitch. Use an AI tool to refine it for clarity, impact, and tone, highlighting the song's unique story.
  3. 3Map Pre-Release Content. Schedule 3 pieces of content for the week leading up to release. Focus on building suspense and telling the story behind the song.
  4. 4Architect Launch Week. Plan one specific call-to-action for each of the first 7 days of release (e.g., Day 0: 'Save Now', Day 1: 'Add to your playlist', Day 3: 'Share with a friend').
  5. 5Emotional Resonance Check. Review your content plan. Does the language and imagery consistently reflect the core feeling of the song? Adjust one piece of content to better align.
  6. 6Plan Post-Launch Sustainment. Schedule 2 pieces of content for the two weeks after launch week. Ideas: a lyric breakdown, a 'how it was made' video, a thank you to fans.
  7. 7Consolidate The Master Plan. Combine all elements into a single calendar or document. This is your playbook for the entire 21-day window.
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