Libera Award for Marketing Genius explained
The Libera Award for Marketing Genius is an award presented by the American Association of Independent Music at the annual Libera Award which recognizes "the most innovative and creative marketing campaign for a project released by an Independent label or artist" since 2012.[1] The category was known as Light Bulb Award in 2012 to 2014.
It was first presented to Epitaph Records and Anti- were the first recipients of the award for the Invite-Only Listening Party hosted to promote Tom Waits' 2011 album Bad as Me. Since 2015, a set of nominees is presented annually.
Winners and nominees
Notes and References
- . October 9, 2019. 2020 Libera Awards - 2020 Categories. March 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319041926/https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3Ab5c3765a-ffe0-438f-b5b4-0e6f317a88cb. March 19, 2020.
- Web site: Bon Iver, Arcade Fire Named Best of the Independents at Inaugural Libera Awards. June 22, 2012. March 19, 2020. The Hollywood Reporter. Dan. Rys.
- Dualtone, Alabama Shakes, Tom Silverman Take Honors at 2013 Libera Awards. June 21, 2013. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Reggie. Ugwu.
- Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Daptone, Bruce Iglauer Honored at A2IM's Libby Awards. June 20, 2014. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Andy. Gesler.
- Web site: A2IM Names Libera Indie Music Award Nominees. May 5, 2015. March 19, 2020. Hypebot. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: A2IM's Libera Awards: Merlin, Sub Pop and Sturgill Simpson Amongst Winners. June 29, 2015. March 19, 2020. Music Business Worldwide.
- Web site: SoundExchange Presents The 2016 A2IM Libera Awards. April 11, 2016. March 19, 2020. Shorefire.
- Web site: Alabama Shakes And Kamasi Washington Win Big At The Independent Music Awards. Brooklyn Magazine. Caitlin. White. June 17, 2016. March 19, 2020.
- Radiohead, Run The Jewels, Bonobo, King Gizzard Lead A2IM's Libera Award Noms: Exclusive. April 25, 2017. March 19, 2020. Billboard. Andy. Gensler.
- Web site: Angel Olsen, Radiohead, Sharon Jones Win Big at A2IM's Libera Awards. June 9, 2017. March 19, 2020. Variety. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20180622220324/http://liberaawards.squarespace.com/nominees. A2IM Libera Awards 2018 - Nominees. June 22, 2018. March 19, 2020.
- Web site: Aimee Mann, Funky Four +1 Perform, Slowdive Wins Big at Indie Libera Awards. June 22, 2018. March 19, 2020. Variety. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: A2IM Names Indie Libera Award Nominees 2019: Mitski, Bad Bunny, Courtney Barnett, More. Hypebot. March 28, 2019. March 19, 2020. Bruce. Houghton.
- Web site: A2IM Libera Indie Music Awards 2019 – Full Winners List. June 24, 2019. March 19, 2020. Hypebot. Bruce. Houghton.
- Chance the Rapper, FKA Twigs, Courtney Barnett & More Shortlisted For 2020 A2IM Libera Awards. Billboard. April 2, 2020. April 8, 2020. Lars. Brandle.
- Web site: http://www.freezepage.com/1596095496BXYUWMWSBV. 2020 - Libera Awards. July 30, 2020. July 30, 2020.
- Phoebe Bridgers, Run the Jewels & Perfume Genius Among Top Nominees For 2021 Libera Awards. Billboard. March 22, 2021. June 6, 2021. Paul. Grein.
- Web site: Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell, Arlo Parks Lead Indie-Music Collective A2IM's 2022 Libera Awards Nominees. Variety. March 23, 2022. March 25, 2022. Jem. Aswad.
- Web site: Wet Leg Leads Nominations for A2IM’s Indie Libera Awards. Variety. Jem. Aswad. March 22, 2023. March 22, 2023.
- Web site: Wet Leg, Sudan Archives and More Win Big at 2023 A2IM Libera Awards. Variety. Thania. Garcia. Emanuel. Okusanya. June 16, 2023. June 17, 2023.