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In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our choices, there’s a growing movement towards sustainable living. One such initiative making waves is Oddbox, a company that not only helps reduce food waste but also encourages a shift towards a more eco-friendly lifestyle. And the best part? You can dip your toes into this green journey with Oddbox’s enticing Free Trial.

Oddbox, founded on the principles of sustainability and reducing food waste, is a subscription-based service that rescues ‘imperfect’ and surplus fruits and vegetables directly from farmers and delivers them to your doorstep. The concept is simple but powerful – by consuming these ‘ugly’ yet perfectly good produce, you contribute to reducing the massive amount of food wasted each year.

But why should you consider Oddbox, and what makes their Free Trial so special?

Rescuing Imperfections: Oddbox believes that a carrot with a twist or an apple with a blemish is just as delicious and nutritious as their ‘perfect’ counterparts. By subscribing to Oddbox, you actively participate in reducing the alarming amount of food discarded due to cosmetic imperfections. It’s a small step that collectively makes a big impact.

Farmers’ Ally: The Free Trial is not just about receiving a box of fresh produce; it’s about becoming an ally to local farmers. Oddbox works directly with farmers, ensuring that they receive fair compensation for their crops, even the ones that might not meet the stringent standards of conventional retailers. It’s a win-win situation – you get fresh, seasonal produce, and farmers get the support they deserve.

Variety and Surprise: One of the joys of the Oddbox experience is the element of surprise. With the Free Trial, you’ll receive a curated selection of ‘odd’ fruits and vegetables, introducing you to varieties you might not find in your local grocery store. It’s a delightful journey of discovery that will expand your culinary horizons.

Environmental Impact: Beyond the individual benefits, subscribing to Oddbox has a positive impact on the environment. By choosing Oddbox, you help decrease the carbon footprint associated with conventional farming and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from food waste in landfills. It’s a tangible way to contribute to a greener, healthier planet.

Community Building: Oddbox is more than just a delivery service; it’s a community of like-minded individuals committed to making sustainable choices. The Free Trial is your initiation into this community, where you can share recipes, tips, and stories with fellow Oddbox enthusiasts, fostering a sense of camaraderie in your journey towards a sustainable lifestyle.

What TuneCore Does

Although we’ve already covered a bit about what TuneCore has to offer, I want to take a step back and begin with the basics of what TuneCore actually does. 

Perhaps you’ve heard of digital distribution but weren’t sure what exactly that means. 

In short, they serve as the middlemen between you as the independent artist and music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and more. Essentially, they help make your music available to the public for consumption. 

Platforms like TunCore also have to evolve with technology and changes within the music industry. The way music is consumed continues to change and as an artist, you want to maximize your potential to be heard as much as possible.

This leads us to our next point on where TuneCore can distribute your music.

Outlets & Release Options

TuneCore allows you to distribute your releases to over 150 digital stores and streaming services across 100+ countries worldwide. Beyond that, you get to pick and choose which stores you want your music distributed to.

What this means is that you don’t have to take the time to fill out paperwork, submit files, deal with approval processes, wade through guidelines, or deal with all of the other hassles that often come with digital distribution.

Not only does TuneCore handle this for you, but the company knows this side of the industry inside and out. This knowledge and experience, combined with close relationships with streaming platforms and digital storefronts, ensure that everything is handled efficiently and professionally.

While TuneCore works with major storefronts and streaming services like iTunes and Spotify, it also provides inroads to get your music listed on lesser-known, but still popular, sites and services.

Distribution To Social Platforms

Beyond distribution to streaming services and storefronts, you can also have TuneCore handle distribution to social platforms for additional exposure, sharing, and earning potential.

Even if social media platforms aren’t going to be your primary focus for marketing your music, you can’t deny social media’s influence on viral sharing.

From YouTube Shorts to TikToks to Instagram Stories, there’s no shortage of ways to leverage social media sharing to spread the word and get your music in front of huge numbers of potential fans quickly and without a lot of investment.

TuneCore is ahead of the curve on this in my opinion as the company offers a number of affordable ways to market music using social media.

Currently, there are no upfront costs to opt for releases with YouTube Content ID or other social options.

Although this differs slightly from other TuneCore services in that you do split revenue, there are no annual subscription costs to utilize these services.

I like to think of social through TuneCore as an added bonus that generates passive income, despite the split.

More importantly, I see these options as marketing tools. I use social media to gain added exposure and new fans instead of using it to make sales directly.

I want potential fans to see the name of the artists I’m producing, share posts and tracks with friends, and then funnel these shares into sales in the future.

Something else to consider in all of this is that social sharing encourages fan feedback, and in many cases, this is going to be as objective as it can get.

Because your music has the chance to reach new audiences who are engaging organically, you have the ability to hear straight from the horse’s mouth about what people like and don’t like about a particular aspect of a track, album, or musical concept.

Release Dates & Pre-Orders

Scheduling and promoting release dates are crucial for building hype around an album or song release.

This has become even more important in the digital age where social media hype can go viral around the world in a matter of hours.

With the help of TuneCore, you’re able to select a release date that aligns with your marketing plans.

You can also incorporate a pre-release campaign into your marketing strategy while using TuneCore.

The company allows you to make your album or single available for sale on iTunes before your official release date. This not only helps to build anticipation, but it can also give you an idea of your expected sales before release.

Unfortunately, TuneCore only allows you to do this with iTunes and no other store at the moment.