# Rive Video Promotion > Rive Video Promotion is America's first and most experienced music video distribution company, founded in 1994. We place music videos for independent artists, bands, and major record labels onto national broadcast TV (MTV, BET, REVOLT, CMT, Music Choice, Stingray), OTT and connected-TV platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Google TV, Pluto TV), retail video pools (over 7,400 brands and locations including gyms, malls, restaurants, and casinos), DJ and VJ pools, and music media networks. Our 30+ year track record includes promotional campaigns for Chance the Rapper, D.R.A.M., Fat Joe & Remy Ma, plus digital delivery work for Empire, Atlantic, Interscope, OWSLA, Armada, Kobalt, Glassnote, and Beggars Group. Based in Highlands, New Jersey; serving artists and labels nationwide and internationally. Business type: LocalBusiness Phone: 908-601-1409 Email: john@rivevideo.com Address: 30 Portland Road, Unit 4A, Highlands, NJ, 07732, US Service area: United States, International ## Pages - [Home](https://www.rivevideo.com/): Music video distribution since 1994 — America's first. - [About Us](https://www.rivevideo.com/about-us) - [Artists](https://www.rivevideo.com/artists) - [Blog](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.rivevideo.com/contact-us) - [Current Promotions](https://www.rivevideo.com/current-promotions) - [Faq](https://www.rivevideo.com/faq) - [Get Started](https://www.rivevideo.com/get-started) - [Glossary](https://www.rivevideo.com/glossary) - [Music Video Distribution Vs Dsp Upload](https://www.rivevideo.com/music-video-distribution-vs-dsp-upload) - [Music Video Outlets](https://www.rivevideo.com/music-video-outlets) - [Placements](https://www.rivevideo.com/placements) - [Pricing](https://www.rivevideo.com/pricing) - [Promotional Campaigns](https://www.rivevideo.com/promotional-campaigns) - [Q A](https://www.rivevideo.com/q-a) - [Services](https://www.rivevideo.com/services) - [Social Media Marketing](https://www.rivevideo.com/social-media-marketing) - [The Fine Print](https://www.rivevideo.com/the-fine-print) - [Watch Tv](https://www.rivevideo.com/watch-tv) ## Blog posts - [Proven Strategies to Promote Your Music Video — The Ultimate Music Video Promotion Guide](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/proven-strategies-to-promote-your-music-video): You've poured your heart and soul into your new music video. Now, it's time to get it seen! No more waiting around wishing and hoping for views to magically appear. We're here to share proven strategies that will blast your music video into the spotlight. - [How Professional Music Video Distribution Helps Independent Artists, Bands, and Labels](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/how-professional-music-video-distribution-helps-independent-artists): One of the biggest and most time-consuming roles for an independent artist is Music Video Distribution and Promotion. Creating a great music video is only half the battle…getting it seen is what counts. - ['Music Video Distribution' vs. DSP Services — The Differences](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/music-video-distribution-vs-dsp-services): There is widespread confusion in 2026 about what “music video distribution” is and what it means. Many artists are being misled into thinking that uploading their music video through a DSP (Digital Service Provider) equals proper music video distribution. This is entirely incorrect. - [How Independent Artists Compete with Major Labels in Music Video Distribution](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/how-independent-artists-compete-with-major-labels): Learn proven strategies independent artists, bands, and labels use to compete with the major labels in music video distribution. Discover how professional music video services level the playing field. - [The Ultimate Guide to Music Registrations for Independent Artists: 20+ Essential Steps to Protect Your Songs, Get Paid for Every Stream, and Launch Successful Music Videos in the USA](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-music-registrations-for-independent-artists): If you're an independent artist or band and pouring your heart into tracks and music videos, you already know the grind doesn't stop at the studio. Once the beat drops and the visuals are edited, the real work begins: making sure you actually own your music, get proper credit everywhere, and collect every single royalty. - [How to Get Your Music Video on MTV, BET, REVOLT TV & Major Networks in 2026](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/how-to-get-your-music-video-on-mtv-bet-revolt-tv-major-networks): In 2026, securing airplay on major music video networks remains one of the most impactful ways for independent artists, bands, and labels to gain unmatched credibility, national exposure, worldwide awareness, and long-term career momentum. - [Why Curated Music Video Pools Matter for Indie Artists, Bands, and Record Labels in 2026](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/why-curated-music-video-pools-matter): In an era dominated by TikTok, YouTube, and streaming playlists, many independent artists, bands, and record labels overlook one of the most consistent and powerful promotional opportunities available: curated music video Pools. - [How to Get a Music Video Airplay on Broadcast Channels](https://www.rivevideo.com/blog/how-to-get-a-music-video-airplay-on-broadcast-channels): Getting a music video airplay on broadcast television is one of the most misunderstood parts of the music industry. Many artists assume that uploading a video online or gaining social media traction is enough to secure TV airplay. Television placement is a structured, technical, and relationship-driven process.