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DİJİTAL ÇAĞDA MÜZİSYENLERİN MARKALAŞMASI VE KİMLİK STRATEJİLERİ

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3, 924 - 938, 01.07.2025
https://doi.org/10.7456/tojdac.1674084

Öz

Dijital çağın dinamikleri çerçevesinde müzisyenlerin kişisel markalaşma süreçlerini çok boyutlu bir perspektifle ele almaktadır. Geleneksel müzik endüstrisinin yapısal dönüşümü, dijitalleşmenin etkisiyle sanatçıların sadece sanatsal üretimleriyle değil, aynı zamanda bireysel marka kimlikleriyle ön plana çıkmalarını gerekli kılmıştır. Dijital platformlar ve sosyal medya kanalları sayesinde müzisyenler, geleneksel yapım ve dağıtım kanallarına ihtiyaç duymaksızın doğrudan dinleyici kitlesine ulaşabilmekte, kendi kimliklerini bağımsız bir şekilde inşa edebilmektedirler. Bu bağlamda kişisel markalaşma, günümüzde müzik kariyerini sürdürülebilir kılmanın temel unsurlarından biri haline gelmiştir. Çalışmada, kişisel markalaşmanın kavramsal çerçevesi çizilerek, markalaşmanın müzikal başarı üzerindeki etkileri tartışılmıştır. Dijital kimlik inşası, özgün estetik anlayışı, hikâye anlatımı, görsel tasarım, sosyal medya stratejileri, hayran kitlesiyle etkileşim ve veri temelli içerik üretimi gibi markalaşma bileşenleri detaylı biçimde analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca Türkiye’den Sezen Aksu, Tarkan, Ezhel, Aleyna Tilki, Ceza ve Sagopa Kajmer gibi sanatçılar üzerinden örnek olaylar incelenmiş ve bu isimlerin marka kimliklerini nasıl oluşturduklarına dair çözümlemelere yer verilmiştir. Betimleyici araştırma yöntemiyle yürütülmüş; akademik kaynaklar, sektörel analizler, dijital medya raporları ve sanatçıların kariyer hikâyeleri ışığında kapsamlı bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Bulgular, müzisyenlerin yalnızca sanatsal üretimle değil, etkili bir iletişim stratejisi, dijital varlık yönetimi ve sadık bir dinleyici kitlesiyle güçlü bağlar kurarak markalaşmalarını sürdürülebilir hâle getirebildiklerini göstermektedir. Müzik endüstrisinde başarılı ve kalıcı bir kariyer için kişisel markalaşma, sadece bir tercih değil, zorunlu bir strateji haline gelmiştir. Bu bağlamda çalışma, müzisyenlere dijital çağın sunduğu fırsatları nasıl değerlendirebileceklerine dair rehberlik etmekte ve kişisel markalaşmayı hem sanatsal hem de ekonomik başarıya dönüştürmenin yollarını ortaya koymaktadır.

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma insan veya hayvan denek kullanılmadığı için etik kurul onayı gerektirmemektedir. This study does not require ethics committee approval since it does not involve research on human or animal subjects.

Kaynakça

  • Aaker, D. (2014). Building strong brands. Free Press
  • Akbulut, D. (2020). Digital music marketing and independent musicians in Turkey. Journal of Communication and Media Studies, 5(2), 89-103.
  • Baker, S. (2012). Independent artists and branding in the digital music era. Routledge.
  • Balmer, J. M. T., & Greyser, S. A. (2006). Corporate brand management: Insights and applications. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Baym, N. K. (2018). Playing to the crowd: Musicians, audiences, and the intimate work of connection. NYU Press.
  • Behar, E. (2017). Sezen Aksu and the transformation process in Turkish pop music. Yapı Kredi Publications.
  • Behr, A., Brennan, M., & Cloonan, M. (2016). Cultural value and musician branding: How musicians navigate their identities. Popular Music and Society, 39(5), 566-581.
  • Castells, M. (2012). Networks of outrage and hope: Social movements in the internet age. Polity Press.
  • Denga, E. M., Vajjhala, N. R., & Asortse, S. (2023). Digital branding in the digital era. In A. Ray & S. Das (Eds.), Role of brands in an era of over-information (pp. 60–77). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/328726
  • Dredge, S. (2021). Spotify and the future of music marketing: Data-driven branding strategies. MIT Press.
  • Erdoğan, İ. (2016). Communication theories: Concepts, schools, models. Siyasal Publishing.
  • Frith, S. (2016). Performing rites: On the value of popular music. Harvard University Press.
  • Gökalp, M. (2021). The evolution of Turkish rap culture: The case of Ceza and Sagopa Kajmer. Istanbul Bilgi University Publishing.
  • Hesmondhalgh, D. (2013). The cultural industries. SAGE Publications.
  • Holt, D. (2004). How brands become icons: The principles of cultural branding. Harvard Business Review Press.
  • Keller, K. L. (2013). Strategic brand management: Building, measuring, and managing brand equity. Pearson.
  • Küçük, S. (2020). Popular culture and music in the digital age. İletişim Publishing.
  • Lindeboom, J. (2021). The digital age and the future of music branding. Journal of Music Business Research, 10(1), 27-45.
  • Marshall, L. (2013). The importance of personal branding in the music industry. SAGE Publications.
  • McLeod, K. (2021). Visual branding in music: Aesthetic trends and identity formation. Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Moy, R. (2020). From bedroom artist to global star: Billie Eilish and the power of digital branding. Music & Society, 18(3), 78-92.
  • Muller, M. (2018). Social media and music branding: The new era of fan engagement. Routledge.
  • Negus, K. (2019). Music genres and corporate branding: The industry and the market. Columbia University Press.
  • Peters, T. (1997). The brand called you. Fast Company, 10, 83-90.
  • Tschmuck, P. (2021). The economics of music: The business of branding and streaming Springer.
  • Şener, B. (2019). Tarkan and the global pop music market. Journal of Musicology, 6(1), 45-67.

PERSONAL BRANDING AND IDENTITY STRATEGIES OF MUSICIANS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3, 924 - 938, 01.07.2025
https://doi.org/10.7456/tojdac.1674084

Öz

Within the dynamics of the digital age, this study examines the personal branding processes of musicians from a multidimensional perspective. The structural transformation of the traditional music industry, driven by digitalization, has necessitated that artists stand out not only with their artistic productions but also with their individual brand identities. Thanks to digital platforms and social media channels, musicians can reach their audience directly without the need for traditional production and distribution channels, enabling them to independently construct their identities. In this context, personal branding has become one of the essential elements for maintaining a sustainable music career today. The study outlines the conceptual framework of personal branding and discusses its impact on musical success. Branding components such as digital identity construction, unique aesthetic understanding, storytelling, visual design, social media strategies, interaction with fan bases, and data-driven content production have been analyzed in detail. Additionally, case studies of Turkish artists such as Sezen Aksu, Tarkan, Ezhel, Aleyna Tilki, Ceza, and Sagopa Kajmer have been examined, offering insights into how these artists have built their brand identities. The research has been conducted using a descriptive research method, and a comprehensive evaluation has been made in light of academic sources, sectoral analyses, digital media reports, and the career stories of the artists. The findings show that musicians can make their branding sustainable not only through artistic production but also by establishing strong connections with their audience, managing their digital presence effectively, and developing a strategic communication approach. In the music industry, personal branding has become not just a choice but a necessary strategy for a successful and long-lasting career. In this regard, the study provides guidance to musicians on how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital age and reveals ways to transform personal branding into both artistic and economic success.

Kaynakça

  • Aaker, D. (2014). Building strong brands. Free Press
  • Akbulut, D. (2020). Digital music marketing and independent musicians in Turkey. Journal of Communication and Media Studies, 5(2), 89-103.
  • Baker, S. (2012). Independent artists and branding in the digital music era. Routledge.
  • Balmer, J. M. T., & Greyser, S. A. (2006). Corporate brand management: Insights and applications. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Baym, N. K. (2018). Playing to the crowd: Musicians, audiences, and the intimate work of connection. NYU Press.
  • Behar, E. (2017). Sezen Aksu and the transformation process in Turkish pop music. Yapı Kredi Publications.
  • Behr, A., Brennan, M., & Cloonan, M. (2016). Cultural value and musician branding: How musicians navigate their identities. Popular Music and Society, 39(5), 566-581.
  • Castells, M. (2012). Networks of outrage and hope: Social movements in the internet age. Polity Press.
  • Denga, E. M., Vajjhala, N. R., & Asortse, S. (2023). Digital branding in the digital era. In A. Ray & S. Das (Eds.), Role of brands in an era of over-information (pp. 60–77). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/328726
  • Dredge, S. (2021). Spotify and the future of music marketing: Data-driven branding strategies. MIT Press.
  • Erdoğan, İ. (2016). Communication theories: Concepts, schools, models. Siyasal Publishing.
  • Frith, S. (2016). Performing rites: On the value of popular music. Harvard University Press.
  • Gökalp, M. (2021). The evolution of Turkish rap culture: The case of Ceza and Sagopa Kajmer. Istanbul Bilgi University Publishing.
  • Hesmondhalgh, D. (2013). The cultural industries. SAGE Publications.
  • Holt, D. (2004). How brands become icons: The principles of cultural branding. Harvard Business Review Press.
  • Keller, K. L. (2013). Strategic brand management: Building, measuring, and managing brand equity. Pearson.
  • Küçük, S. (2020). Popular culture and music in the digital age. İletişim Publishing.
  • Lindeboom, J. (2021). The digital age and the future of music branding. Journal of Music Business Research, 10(1), 27-45.
  • Marshall, L. (2013). The importance of personal branding in the music industry. SAGE Publications.
  • McLeod, K. (2021). Visual branding in music: Aesthetic trends and identity formation. Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Moy, R. (2020). From bedroom artist to global star: Billie Eilish and the power of digital branding. Music & Society, 18(3), 78-92.
  • Muller, M. (2018). Social media and music branding: The new era of fan engagement. Routledge.
  • Negus, K. (2019). Music genres and corporate branding: The industry and the market. Columbia University Press.
  • Peters, T. (1997). The brand called you. Fast Company, 10, 83-90.
  • Tschmuck, P. (2021). The economics of music: The business of branding and streaming Springer.
  • Şener, B. (2019). Tarkan and the global pop music market. Journal of Musicology, 6(1), 45-67.
Toplam 26 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular Sosyal Medya Çalışmaları, Çok Kültürlü ve Kültürlerarası Çalışmalar, Sanat ve Kültür Politikası
Bölüm ARAŞTIRMA MAKALELERİ
Yazarlar

Gökhan Usal 0009-0004-7584-3202

Erken Görünüm Tarihi 30 Haziran 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi 1 Temmuz 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi 11 Nisan 2025
Kabul Tarihi 30 Haziran 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA Usal, G. (2025). PERSONAL BRANDING AND IDENTITY STRATEGIES OF MUSICIANS IN THE DIGITAL AGE. Turkish Online Journal of Design Art and Communication, 15(3), 924-938. https://doi.org/10.7456/tojdac.1674084


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