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Entertainment & Brand Strategy· 2022

The Hunt Talent Incubator | Sony Music West Africa

Brand strategy & go-to-market platform for music talent incubation with Phoenix Distro

Client / Institution:Sony Music West Africa / Phoenix Distro
The Hunt Sony Music Talent Platform
5K+Artist Submissionsacross West Africa
Sony MusicIndustry PartnerWest Africa
Phoenix DistroDistributionglobal pipeline

Executive Overview

Sony Music West Africa aimed to discover, develop, and launch emerging West African musical talent through a structured incubation and distribution pipeline.

Strategic Challenge

Positioning a new music talent platform in a competitive Afrobeats market while providing real commercial pathways for emerging artists.

Perception Strategy & Architecture

Co-developed "The Hunt" brand platform architecture, emphasizing authenticity, artistic development, and global distribution readiness.

Execution & Implementation

Designed brand launch assets, digital promotional campaigns, showcase event concepts, and managed media relations across music trade outlets.

Measurable Impact & Results

Successfully launched the platform across West Africa, attracting over 5,000 artist submissions and discovering breakout talent signed to global distribution deals.

Key Strategic Deliverables

Talent Platform Brand Architecture
Go-to-Market Strategy Playbook
Digital Artist Campaign Assets
Showcase Event Blueprint

Institutional Partners & Stakeholders

Sony Music Entertainment West AfricaPhoenix DistroRayven Xperience

Core Capabilities & Scope

Music StrategyTalent IncubationBrand PositioningGo-to-Market