The first step is to contact our support team at [email protected]. Delivering a snippet to TikTok and Instagram will count as a new release, meaning that our system will charge the 2,000 streams distribution fee. Please email our support team before creating the release so they can set up a waiver for this distribution fee.
Choose the most exciting 30 seconds of your upcoming song. This should be the part that grabs attention and leaves people wanting more. Cut that section from your original audio file.
Create a separate release just for the snippet. It needs its own UPC and ISRC code, as a snippet is considered a variant of the original. You can follow the setup instructions in our manual. When delivering the snippet, make sure to select only Facebook and Instagram and TikTok as the platforms. We recommend publishing the snippet between 1 and 2 weeks before the release of the full song. To ensure your snippet goes live on time, please deliver your snippet at least two weeks before the snippet’s release date to Make Waves, as these platforms often take longer to process content due to their review and quality checks.
Instagram and TikTok will review your snippet. Once approved, they’ll schedule it to go live on your selected date. You’ll then be able to use your own audio in your posts, helping your audience discover the new release before it officially drops. Read more about how you can create a buzz on TikTok in our guide. Good luck promoting your release! Don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.