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Net Influencer
2024 Feature Interview

How Best of the Next Is Using Radio Influencer Marketing to Transform Music Promotion

Net Influencer featured BOTN founder Mike Tang and the agency's Radio Influencer™ model — covering how BOTN created a new category of music marketing by routing the reach and trust of established radio personalities directly to independent artists through social campaigns.

The feature documented how Kaila Love's Spotify streams increased by 25,000% following a BOTN Radio Influencer™ campaign, growing from under 1,000 to over 15,000 streams.
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Benzinga
2024 Industry Coverage

Best of the Next Offers Disruptive New Music Promotion Service for Independent Artists

Benzinga covered BOTN's launch of the Radio Influencer™ HEATCHECK as a disruptive and innovative approach to music marketing, noting the agency's exclusive network of pre-vetted radio personalities who connect artists directly to their established audiences through social campaigns.

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Supporting Research

The science behind Radio Influencer™ HeatCheck

iHeartMedia Study: Radio Personalities as Trusted Influencers

The Radio Influencer™ model isn't a hunch — it's built on documented consumer research from America's largest audio company. iHeartMedia's study on audio trust confirms why this approach works:

"Radio hosts are seen as some of the most relatable and trusted influencers. Radio personalities are the original influencers — they've retained that status over time as major influencers in media today."

— iHeartMedia Research, America's #1 Audio Company


This research validates the core premise of every HEATCHECK campaign: when a trusted radio personality plays your song to their audience, it carries more weight than an ad. It's not advertising — it's a credible introduction from someone their fans already trust.


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Media Resources

Radio Influencer™ Overview Deck

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Radio Influencer™ Campaign Overview

A detailed overview of how HEATCHECK campaigns work, our influencer network, campaign examples, and results data. Available for press, partners, and media professionals.

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