1. Album Strategy Document:
Development of a comprehensive blueprint covering target audience analysis, artistic vision & narrative, market positioning, SWOT analysis, detailed release timeline & milestones, overarching marketing & promotion plan, budget overview, projected revenue streams, and success metrics.
2. Artist Character Building Consultancy:
Intensive coaching and guidance on developing a compelling and authentic public persona. Includes Interview Quality training (media handling, consistent messaging) and Character Maintenance (ensuring long-term brand consistency and authenticity).
3. Current Ethiopian Music Landscape Analysis:
An in-depth research report detailing current genre trends, popular platforms (streaming, radio, social media), audience demographics and consumption habits, key industry players (labels, venues, media), regulatory environment, and emerging opportunities/challenges specific to the Ethiopian music market.
4. Influencer Acceptance and Brand Compatibility Assessment:
Identification of relevant local and diaspora influencers, meticulous assessment of their audience demographics, content style, engagement rates, and how well their personal brand aligns with the artist's music and character. Provides strategic recommendations for ideal collaborations.
5. Creative Visual Development:Artist Branding:
Comprehensive development of the artist's overall visual identity. Includes Mood Board Development (to define aesthetic and emotional tone), and Photoshoot Planning & Direction (strategic guidance for professional photoshoots that align with the developed brand).
Project Branding: Visual identity specifically for an album, single, or campaign (e.g., album cover concepts, single artwork, promotional graphics, social media templates).
6. Marketing Strategy for Particular Artistic Character and Product:
Development of a bespoke, integrated marketing plan tailored to the artist's unique character and the specific product (album/single). Covers digital marketing campaigns, social media strategy, content rollout, and promotional timelines designed for maximum impact.
7. Video Visualizers (Lyrics Video):
Professional production of engaging lyric videos or captivating visualizers for songs. This enhances digital presence and fan engagement.
8. Press Release:
Professional writing and strategic distribution of compelling press releases for key announcements such as album launches, single releases, major collaborations, or tour announcements.
9. Media Management:
Proactive handling of media inquiries, coordination of interviews, and strategic relationship building with relevant local and international journalists, bloggers, and media outlets to secure consistent and positive coverage.
10. Concert Structuring:
Comprehensive consultation on planning, organizing, and executing live performances. Covers conceptualization of the show, venue selection, budgeting, production elements, and audience experience design for impactful concerts.
11. Sponsorship Proposal and Recommendation on Current Potential Sponsors:
In-depth research to identify potential sponsors (local, regional, and international brands with presence/interest in Ethiopia) that are highly compatible with the artist's brand and project. Includes the development of professional, tailored sponsorship proposals/decks outlining value propositions, benefits for sponsors, activation ideas, and tiered asks. Provides guidance on pitching strategies and initial negotiation support.
Mekonnen's Portfolio
- Co-Founder of የዕርቅ ማዕድ: One of the most renowned and enduring shows in Ethiopian Media History, a brand which has thrived for 15 years and continues to grow.
- Founder of "ትናንትን በዛሬ" Radio Show.
- Author of "የአስተናጋጁ ገጾች" and "ከልካይ የሌለው ስጥ": – Both experimental literature rooted in social critique through unique investigative journalism (including serving as a waiter in night shifts at clubs and pubs for 6 months to gather insights)."
- Founder of እንዶድ Radio show.
- Former Creative Director of Ahadu TV.
- Former Head of Productions of Nahoo TV.
- Former Creative Director of ARTS TV.
- Senior Adviser of Somali Regional State Mass Media Agency.
- Editor of 10+ Books.
- Creative Consultant at Disruptor Creative Hub & Sewmehon Films.