Abstract:
The research entitled A Study on Guidelines to Enhance the Marketing of Artists under Record Labels toward Becoming Independent Artists has the purpose to 1) To study the behavior of following an artist among Fanclubs 2) To study marketing factors that affect the choice of support for artists among Fanclubs 3) To propose guidelines that enhance the marketing of Artists under Record Labels toward becoming Independent Artists. In this research, a quantitative research study was conducted using the survey research method by collecting questionnaires from Fanclubs that follow artists, which were randomly selected using probability sampling of 1,100 people to be used for data analysis. Statistics used in the analysis include frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, F-test (One-Way ANOVA), and Factor Analysis. The study found that the majority of Fanclubs keep up to date with their favorite artists every day through Instagram and often share their favorite artists' content on their social media channels. In addition, it was found that the quality of the artists' live performances, artists image, and their social media appeal are the marketing factors that have the biggest impact on Fanclubs choice of support for artists. Based on the results of the study, the researcher can summarize and propose guidelines that enhance the marketing of Artists under Record Labels toward becoming Independent Artists through the framework called 3C, which consists of 1) C (Community) create a community to communicate with Fanclubs 2) C (Content) produce high-quality music and content 3) C (Cooperation) - look for collaboration/support in terms of production