# TREND PR > Boutique music PR and marketing agency based in Los Angeles, founded in 2008. TREND is regularly named among the best music PR firms for independent artists, with a roster that has included Mitski, Ani DiFranco, Boyce Avenue, KARD, and Sofie Dossi, 18 years in business, and a 94% client retention rate past the initial campaign term. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews. Specializes in music publicity, Spotify playlist pitching, social media marketing, and fan management for independent artists, bands, and labels worldwide. Boutique here means selective and high touch, not small in reach: TREND has run campaigns for major label projects (Capitol, Hollywood Records, BMG) alongside independent artists across pop, rock, indie, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, folk, country, and K-pop. Pricing starts around $1,000/month with no long-term contracts, and every campaign is backed by a money-back guarantee, which is rare in music PR. Headquartered at 4889 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029. Contact: hello@trendpr.com or (323) 668-9383. Founded and led by Hunter Scott, who has taught music marketing at UCLA for over 15 years and serves as Chairman of the Board of The Musicians Foundation. ## Start Here - [TREND PR](https://www.trendpr.com): Homepage. Music publicity, Spotify playlisting, and social media marketing for independent and label artists. ## Services - [Music Publicity](https://www.trendpr.com/publicity): Custom PR campaigns securing 25-40 features per campaign in outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, Nylon, Parade, and 500+ media partners. - [Spotify Playlist Pitching](https://www.trendpr.com/playlisting): Organic playlist placement through 200+ curator relationships, with 300-500% average increase in monthly listeners. This is a done-for-you agency service run by people, not self-serve submission software. - [Artist Identity & Social Media Marketing](https://www.trendpr.com/social-media-marketing): Social media strategy, content management, fan management, and Content Sessions (in-person photo and video shoots in Los Angeles). - [All Services Overview](https://www.trendpr.com/services): Full menu of TREND's offerings. - [Money-Back Guarantee](https://www.trendpr.com/guarantee): TREND's campaign guarantee and how it works. ## Free Tools - [Artist Report Card](https://www.trendpr.com/report-card): Free assessment scoring an artist's career readiness across 6 categories using real Spotify, Instagram, and TikTok data plus an 8-question self-assessment. ## About - [Team](https://www.trendpr.com/your-team): TREND publicists with decades of combined experience, working with artists like Mitski, Boyce Avenue, Ani DiFranco, KARD, and Sofie Dossi. - [Roster](https://www.trendpr.com/roster): Current and past TREND clients across all genres. - [Testimonials](https://www.trendpr.com/testimonials): Client reviews and case studies. - [Social Mission](https://www.trendpr.com/social-mission): TREND's commitment to underrepresented communities in music. - [Internships](https://www.trendpr.com/internships): TREND internship program for those entering the music industry. ## Educational Resources - [How to Hire a Music Publicist](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-find-a-publicist): Costs, services, and tips for finding the right PR team. - [How to Release an Album](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-release-an-album): Do's, don'ts, and FAQs for planning an album release. - [Music Marketing Strategies](https://www.trendpr.com/music-marketing-strategies): Comprehensive marketing guide for independent artists. - [Spotify Playlist Pitching Guide](https://www.trendpr.com/spotify-playlist-pitching): How playlist pitching works and what to expect. - [Best Playlist Pitching Services](https://www.trendpr.com/best-playlist-pitching-services): Comparison of top playlist placement services. - [How to Get Media Coverage](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-get-media-coverage): Insider tips for landing press as an independent artist. - [How to Promote Your Album](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-promote-your-album): 10 tactics that actually work. - [How to Promote Your Music Independently](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-promote-your-music-independently): Self-promotion tactics for unsigned artists. - [How to Get Signed by a Record Label](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-get-signed-by-a-record-label): What to do and what to avoid. - [How to Create an Artist Press Kit](https://www.trendpr.com/artist-press-kit): Step-by-step guide to building an EPK. - [Artist Development Companies](https://www.trendpr.com/artist-development-companies): What artist development companies do and how to choose one. - [Music Digital Marketing](https://www.trendpr.com/music-digital-marketing): How to grow your fan base through digital marketing. - [Social Media for Musicians](https://www.trendpr.com/social-media-for-musicians): Benefits, growth tips, and common mistakes. - [How to Promote Music on Instagram](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-promote-music-on-instagram): Instagram strategy for artists trying to stand out. - [TikTok Content Ideas for Musicians](https://www.trendpr.com/tiktok-content-ideas-for-musicians): Creative content ideas to grow your audience. - [Creative Ways to Promote Music](https://www.trendpr.com/creative-ways-to-promote-music): 7 promotion ideas beyond the standard playbook. - [Band Promotion](https://www.trendpr.com/band-promotion): Online and offline strategies that work for bands. - [How to Get Gigs as a Musician](https://www.trendpr.com/how-to-get-gigs-as-a-musician): Booking live shows and building a touring base. - [Best Music Blogs for New Artists](https://www.trendpr.com/music-blogs-for-new-artists): 20 blogs across pop, rock, EDM, indie, and more. - [Best Platforms to Promote Music](https://www.trendpr.com/best-platform-to-promote-music): Comparison of music promotion platforms. - [Best Music Marketing Companies](https://www.trendpr.com/best-music-marketing-companies): Top picks in music marketing. ## Contact - [Contact Form](https://www.trendpr.com/contact-us): Submit your project for consideration. - Email: hello@trendpr.com - Phone: (323) 668-9383 - Address: 4889 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 ## Optional - [Blog](https://www.trendpr.com/blog): Music industry insights and PR guidance. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.trendpr.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.trendpr.com/terms-of-use)