White Label Service Partnership

Welcome and Thank You for Your Interest!

We're thrilled to see your interest in partnering with us for music distribution services. At BDM Network, we pride ourselves on empowering artists and labels by providing seamless, efficient, and wide-reaching digital music distribution solutions. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has driven us to seek partners who share our vision for transforming the music industry.

As we embark on this journey together, we want to ensure that our partnership aligns with mutual goals and aspirations. This partnership is designed to offer you an expansive platform to distribute music globally, tapping into new markets and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for growth.

Please take a moment to fill out the following form. Your responses will help us understand your needs better and how we can tailor our services to meet them. Rest assured, all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

We look forward to exploring this exciting opportunity with you and potentially setting the stage for a groundbreaking collaboration. Thank you once again for considering BDM Network as your partner in music distribution.

Warm regards,

The BDM Network Team

Allow us to introduce ourselves BDM Network is a Limited Company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and a pioneering force in the realm of music distribution technology. Established in 2020, our foundation is built upon a profound passion for music intertwined with a mastery of cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between music distribution companies and the digital marketplace, offering a state-of-the-art platform for delivering clients' music to digital stores, whether through our contracts with DSPs or through collective agreements like Merlin.

At BDM Network, we understand the challenges and complexities that come with digital music distribution. Our platform is designed not just to navigate these challenges but to transform them into opportunities for growth and expansion. We cater to music distribution companies seeking a reliable, technologically advanced partner to enhance their service offerings, streamline distribution processes, and achieve unparalleled reach and efficiency.

Our team is a vibrant mix of music enthusiasts, technology experts, and coding specialists, all dedicated to empowering our partners with innovative solutions. By choosing BDM Network, you gain more than just a service provider; you gain a partner invested in your success. We're committed to leveraging our technology and expertise to support your goals, offering customized solutions that fit your unique needs, whether it involves leveraging our direct contacts with DSPs or optimizing distribution through Merlin contracts.

Why Partner with Us?

  • Technological Excellence: Our platform is at the forefront of music distribution technology, offering seamless integration, robust data analytics, and advanced tools to maximize your reach and efficiency.
  • Customized Solutions: Whether you're looking to distribute music on our contracts or through Merlin contracts, we offer flexible, tailored solutions to meet your specific requirements.
  • Dedicated Support: Our team is your team. We provide dedicated support to ensure your distribution process is smooth, efficient, and successful.
  • Global Reach: Leverage our extensive network of digital service providers and partners to amplify your clients' music across the globe, ensuring their music is heard by audiences everywhere.

At BDM Network, we're more than just a white-label platform; we're a catalyst for growth and innovation in the music distribution industry. We invite you to join us in this journey, harnessing our technology and expertise to expand your business and elevate the artists you represent.

Now, Let's Talk About You as a Representative of Your Brand

We'd Like to Know More About You

To better understand how we can collaborate effectively, please provide us with some details about yourself

  • Full Name: So we know how to address you correctly.
  • Role in the Company: This helps us understand your perspective and responsibilities.
  • Location: Knowing where you're based helps us consider time zones and regional specifics.
  • Contact Information: Please share the best way to reach you (email, phone) for any follow-up questions or clarifications.

Now, Let's Talk About Your Brand

Now, Let's Talk About Your Clients

Understanding Your business

To better tailor our partnership to your needs, we'd like to learn more about your clients and the catalogue you manage. This information will help us ensure our services align perfectly with your distribution goals and the variety of artists and labels you represent.

Please share details about your clients and the scope of your catalogue in the following sections.

We understand that every distribution company, whether in its inception or growth phase, has unique needs and considerations. Our services are designed to provide comprehensive support and value, tailored to the scale and scope of your catalogue and client base.

We recognize that our pricing structure may be more aligned with the needs of companies that already have an established client base. However, we believe in the potential of every music distributor, regardless of size. If you are just starting out and currently without clients, we would still love the opportunity to discuss how we can support your growth and help you build a successful distribution network.

Now, Let's Talk About Your Music Business Experience

You're new to working with music distribution companies? While entering the music distribution field can seem daunting—given its complexity and the legal intricacies involved—we want you to know that you're not alone. The industry does have its challenges, including legal disputes which are not uncommon, but this shouldn't deter you.

We're committed to making this journey as smooth and successful as possible for you. Our experienced team is here to provide comprehensive training on the ins and outs of music distribution. We'll guide you through the complexities, ensuring you're well-prepared to navigate this exciting industry.

Should you prefer to focus your efforts on other areas like marketing or video production, we offer specialized services to manage your music distribution needs for an additional fee. This allows you to dedicate your time and resources to what you do best, while we take care of ensuring your music reaches the widest possible audience.

Navigating the requirements of Digital Service Providers (DSPs) like Spotify and Apple Music can be complex. Each DSP demands specific standards for releases, making distribution a meticulous task.

As a white-label service, BDM handles these intricacies for you. We manage the compliance and delivery process to DSPs, ensuring each release meets their unique requirements. This allows you to focus on growing your business without the operational complexities of direct music distribution.

With BDM, you're freed from the detailed work of DSP compliance, enabling you to concentrate on your core activities and brand expansion. Our expertise guarantees that your music reaches its audience efficiently and effectively.

Now, Let's us tell you about our platfrom

Customization at Its Core

Our platform stands out as one of the most customizable in the music distribution industry. We empower you to fully align our platform with your brand's look and feel. From domain to design of the side navigation, headers, footers, and backgrounds, to card colours, and even the hover states for icons and navigation items, every element can be tailored. This extends to text styles and colours for automated invoices, ensuring a consistent brand experience throughout.

Seamless Integrations

For Artists:

  • Spotify for Artists: Direct access to streaming data and engagement metrics.
  • Apple Music for Artists: Insights into listeners' behaviour and trends.
  • Amazon Music for Artists: Detailed analytics to understand your audience.
  • Deezer for Artists: Tools to track performance and grow your fanbase.

For Payments:

  • PayPal, Stripe, and Wise: Our platform integrates with leading payment processors, simplifying financial transactions. With a single click, payments are processed automatically, streamlining operations and ensuring efficiency

Automated Efficiency

The cornerstone of our platform is to automate as many tasks as possible, especially regarding payments. Distributors can execute payments with just one click, making the distribution process smooth and efficient. This automation saves valuable time and reduces the administrative burden.

Built for Performance and Reliability

Our platform utilizes the most popular web development technologies, ensuring speed, reliability, and security for a seamless user experience. Hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), it benefits from enhanced scalability, security, and global reach, complementing our commitment to using advanced technologies. This integrated approach ensures our service is fast, accessible worldwide, and always secure, ready to support your growth in the dynamic music distribution landscape.

VAT Tracking and Charging

Our platform simplifies VAT management, providing distributors with essential tools to monitor and manage VAT effectively. With our robust VAT tracking features, you can easily see how much VAT has been charged to you, as well as how much VAT you have charged to your end users. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, our system allows you to filter this information by month, quarter, or year, enabling precise VAT monitoring. This comprehensive approach to VAT management helps ensure compliance with tax regulations and offers a transparent view of all VAT-related transactions.

Centralizing VAT tracking and invoicing on our single platform equips our partners with a streamlined solution for financial management, ensuring every transaction is clear, compliant, and under control.

Now, Let's talk about pricing

Explore Our Pricing Plans

At BDM, we offer a range of pricing plans designed to suit the diverse needs of our partners, from emerging distributors to established enterprises. Each plan is tailored to provide the tools and features necessary to streamline your music distribution process, enhance your operational efficiency, and expand your reach in the digital music market. Here's an overview of what each plan offers:

 

Startup Plan - €150/month

Perfect for emerging music distributors seeking a cost-effective solution to kickstart their business.

Releases: Up to 2,000
Staff Accounts: 5
Users: Up to 200
Contract Fee: 15%
Delivery Time: 48 hours
Support Response: Live Support Chat

Includes basic branding and essential features to manage your platform efficiently. Set minimum pay-out options ensure smooth financial operations. For those with their own deals or Merlin deals, delivery requests, server runtime, and storage will be charged separately.

Basic Plan - €246/month

Ideal for startups and small-scale distributors looking to make an impact.

Releases: Up to 5,000
Staff Accounts: 10
Users: Up to 500
Contract Fee: 15% 
Delivery Time: 48 hours
Support Response: Live Support Chat

Includes CRM Access, Custom Domain Name, Dashboard Customization, and Help Centre Access & Documentation. For those with their own deals or Merlin deals, delivery requests, server runtime, and storage will be charged separately.

Growth Plan - €498/month

Designed for expanding distributors who need additional capabilities and user capacity.

Releases: Up to 8,000
Staff Accounts: 15
Users: Unlimited
Contract Fee: 15% if delivering content on our contract or 0% if you have your own contracts
Delivery Time: 24 hours
Support Response: Live Support Chat

Includes all Basic features plus subscription plans for end users, pay-per-release options, and full branding including emails. For those with their own deals or Merlin deals, delivery requests, server runtime, and storage will be charged separately.

Premium Plan - €922.20/month

For growing distributors needing more flexibility and zero revenue share.

Releases: Up to 10,000
Staff Accounts: Unlimited
Users: Unlimited
Contract Fee: 15% if delivering content on our contract or 0% if you have your own contracts
Delivery Time: 24 hours
Support Response: Live Support Chat

Includes all Growth features plus set minimum payment, bulk import/export, and dedicated account manager. For those with their own deals or Merlin deals, delivery requests, server runtime, and storage will be charged separately.

Enterprise Plan - €2829.00/month

Our most comprehensive plan for large-scale operations offering maximum customization and support.

Releases: Unlimited
Staff Accounts: Unlimited
Users: Unlimited
Contract Fee: 15% if delivering content on our contract or 0% if you have your own contracts
Delivery Time: 24 hours
Support Response: Live Support Chat

Note:

For those using their own deals or Merlin deals, additional charges will apply for each delivery request, server runtime, and storage. This ensures you only pay for the services you use, giving you greater control over your costs. Additionally, all releases can be seamlessly re-delivered to your own contracts or Merlin contracts, providing flexibility and ease of management for your distribution needs.

Choose the plan that best fits your current needs, with the flexibility to scale as your business grows. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your operations, our pricing models are designed to support your journey towards becoming a leading music distributor.

Now, Let's talk about the requirements

Integration Requirements for Enhanced Platform Use

 

To fully leverage the capabilities of our platform and ensure a seamless, automated workflow, we require our partners to integrate certain APIs. While not all integrations are mandatory, we highly recommend setting up as many as possible to unlock the full potential of our distribution platform. Here's what you'll need:

Mandatory:

  • SMTP Integration: To enable email notifications to your end users, integration with your SMTP service is required. This ensures that your users receive timely updates and communications directly from you.

Recommended Payment Processor Integrations:

  • Stripe API Credentials: For secure credit card transactions.
  • PayPal Business Account and API Credentials: To offer a widely accepted payment option.

Minimum Requirement:

  • At least one payment processor API credential (Stripe, PayPal, or Wise) is necessary based on your preference. However, for the best user experience and to cover a broader range of payment options for your end users, we recommend integrating with all available payment processors.

 

How to Add Integrations

You can easily add and manage these integrations by navigating to Settings -> Integrations in your dashboard. Our platform is designed to guide you through the setup process for each integration, ensuring a straightforward and hassle-free experience.

Benefits of Integrations:

  • Automation: Automate various processes, including payments and email notifications, saving time and reducing manual errors.
  • Flexibility: Offering multiple payment options increases customer satisfaction and potentially boosts sales.
  • Efficiency: Streamline operations and financial transactions for a smoother run of your distribution business.

By integrating these essential APIs, you ensure that your distribution service operates at its highest efficiency, providing a seamless experience for both you and your end users. Our support team is available to assist you through the integration process should you need any help.

And the last question for you is