Awarded COMPANY OF THE YEAR 6 times in 10 years - since its founding in 2008 - SpinCount has the unique distinction of being handed the "hat trick" for Company of the Year by the East Coast Music Association 3 years running (2018, 2017 & 2016)  and Music Nova Scotia (2014 & 2012).

SpinCount has built a record of success based on hard work, dedication to the goals and objectives of the organizations and artists we work with, and through a profound commitment to Canadian music. Moreover, the company pioneered the use of “new media” (social media platforms, internet music outlets, digital music delivery) from early on, and has led the way as the industry adapts to new technologies and the opportunities this presents in an ever changing environment.

SpinCount works with each team to create customized and award winning campaigns for our clients. We manage national and regional publicity for artists, events and organizations and  we conduct national radio promotions and servicing for Americana / Folk / Roots music. Our campaigns have resulted in numerous awards, nominations, charting and showcasing opportunities for our clients including; GRAMMY nomination,  yearly JUNO nominations, JUNO AWARD, POLARIS PRIZE SHORT LIST, LONG LIST and LONGER LIST, POLARIS PRIZE AWARD, yearly Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) and nominations, Folk Music Ontario Awards, multiple ECMA, MNS, MPEI, MusicNL and MNB awards and nominations. National RADIO CHARTING on earshot [including back to back No.1 spots in Canada on Folk/Roots/Blues], Folk DJ Charts, Stingray and regional charts +  “Best of” or "Most Played" on year end Folk Roots Blues, and radio charts, DJ lists and National "most played".

We are proud of the relationships we have developed and the successes we helped our clients achieve.  SpinCount works with artists from all across North America and beyond who have secured label representation, showcases and nominations as a direct result of our campaigns.  
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ABOUT FOUNDER KIMBERLY SINCLAIR:
Kimberly Sinclair has amassed an impressive track record promoting and exporting Canadian artists.  Drawing on her background in New York's fast-paced fashion industry, along with a singular ability to bring people together, Kimberly has built SpinCount into an award-winning promotions and publicity firm.

Music Nova Scotia has nominated Kimberly for Publicist of the Year eight times in a row (2011-2019) and Kimberly has twice been awarded Industry Professional of the Year by the ECMAs. SpinCount has been awarded Company of the Year three times in a row, a "hat trick" in 2018, 2017, 2016 & also in 2011 by the East Coast Music Association (ECMAs)  and in 2014 & 2012 by Music Nova Scotia. 

SpinCount clients are routinely nominated for GRAMMYs, Canadian Radio Music Awards, JUNOs, Polaris Prize, Canadian Folk Music Awards,  and receive multiple nominations yearly from Canadian Music Industry Associations such as Music Nova Scotia, MusicNB, Manitoba Music, SASKMusic, MusicPEI, MusicNL, WCMAs and ECMAs.  

Kimberly has created opportunities for artists by coordinating showcases and events in Canada and beyond, including Nashville, New York City and Kansas City, MO. Kimberly shares her expertise at conferences and events internationally as well and juries for many Canadian Music and Industry Associations, including JUNOs, FACTOR, MNS, ECMAs, MPEI and more. She is a former member of the Music Nova Scotia Board of Directors and was elected by the MNS Board to the executive position of Secretary and appointed as the MNS representative to the Board of Directors for the East Coast Music Association.

In 2015, Kimberly co-founded  Mavens Music Management  in Nashville, TN, with Tamara Kater. Mavens management roster currently includes Kaia Kater, Corin Raymond, Del Barber and Melanie Brulee, and is based in Toronto, ON. As part of Mavens, Kimberly coordinated showcases around North America, including at AmericanaFest (Nashville, TN), FAI (Kansas City, MO), JUNOfestand Folk Music Ontario (Toronto, ON), and on the ground representation for artists Kaia Kater, Corin Raymond, Erin Costelo, Ryan Cook, Mike McKenna Jr. and Willie Stratton at AmericanaFest, ECMAs, FAI and FMO. Kimberly has been on the ground level and worked to launch many career boats by assisting artists in securing funding, label representation, Tour VISAs and marketing and publicity support.

SpinCount uses radio + new media to create opportunity and raise awareness for our artists, their tours and brand. We offer PR services for East Coast tours and festivals, such as The Halifax Jazz Festival, The Canadian Folk Music Awards, Home Routes/ Chemin Chez Nous, Folk Music Ontario and more. 

Follow Kimberly on twitter @kimberlysinc or SPINCOUNT @spincount

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