You've created amazing music with AI, but how do you cut through the noise and get heard? This episode tackles the most critical question for modern artists: what is a realistic marketing budget for AI music? We demystify the process, breaking down what you can achieve with zero dollars, a modest indie budget, and a professional-level investment. We move beyond vague advice to provide a clear, tiered strategy for promoting your work. Learn the difference between spending time and spending money, and discover how to make every dollar count. We explore a real-world case study where an artist struggled with zero streams on their new AI-generated track. We reveal how a strategic $100 ad spend on TikTok, targeting a niche audience, led to over 1,000 saves and kickstarted the song's journey onto dozens of user playlists, proving that a small, smart investment can beat a large, unfocused one. Key Questions From This Episode: - Can you really market your music with a zero-dollar budget? - What is the first thing you should spend money on when promoting a new track? - Are playlist pitching services worth the investment for AI-generated music? - How can a small $50 ad budget make a real difference on platforms like TikTok? - When should you consider hiring a professional PR agent for your AI music? - What are the hidden costs of "free" organic marketing? - How do you measure the success of your marketing spend to avoid wasting money? Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 Listen to my music on Apple Music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818