Maric Media
Consulting - PR & Promotions - Artist Services
Maric Media is an Australian-based, globally focused music and entertainment company, run by
industry veteran Chris Maric, specialising in Artist Services, PR, consultancy and strategic advice.
With nearly three decades working with local and international artists, labels and promoters,
and regularly on-ground between Australia, Europe and the UK, Maric Media is connected at every level, bringing unique, real-world insight and experience from festivals, conferences, gigs and events.
Services
You’ve got new music, you’re proud of it, as you should be. You’re ready to post about it, tell people it’s out, maybe even spend some money on PR. The way you go about telling the world makes a huge difference in how things actually play out. A lot of artists move too quickly into promotion without fully understanding what needs to be in place, or the order things need to happen in. Get in touch and show me what you’ve got; I’ll tell you what actually makes sense from here.
Consulting
Strategic breakdown of: Brand & Positioning Real Audience Growth Platform Strategy Presentation & Assets
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PR & Promotions
Tailored, not templates: Press campaigns Media servicing Strategy & roll out Bio’s & EPK's
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Artist Services
Full service, including: Strategy & direction Networking Marketing alignment Back-end setup
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With the added insight from years of long nights in dark venues, endless miles on the road, and ongoing involvement in festivals, conferences and events across Australia, Europe and the UK, Chris has built a real-world perspective on how things actually work at every level.
Bringing that experience, network and passion together, Chris launched Maric Media in April 2013.
Maric Media now operates globally and is the Australian representative for labels including Arising Empire, Better Noise Music, earMUSIC, Metal Blade, Napalm Records, Peaceville and more, while also working closely with a number of Australian touring companies.
Chris has decades of ground experience and a million stories to tell from countless gigs and tours as well as festivals such as The Big Day Out, Soundwave, Download UK, Download Australia, Hellfest, Summerbreeze, Wacken, Bloodstock and Froth & Fury ...to name a few.
Heavy Metal Truants have crowned Chris a three time veteran in their annual Charity Bicycle ride from London to the UK's Download Festival. Organised by former Metal Hammer editor Alex Milas and Iron Maiden's manager, Rod Smallwood, the Truants have raised over a million pounds for childrens' charities - so far.
Chris is regular guest panelist at Oslo's Inferno Festival and this year will be part of Tallinn Music Week in Estonia for the first time.
Many promoters, labels, booking agents and managers regularly call on Chris for his unique perspective and approach as he is well known for finding unique ideas and solutions to an endless array of problems, including Crisis PR.
Career Path:
Network TEN: National Publicist
Sony Music Australia: Promotions Manager for Epic Records & Artists Relations Manager for Sony Music
Universal Music Australia: Promotions Manager for NSW
EMI Music: TV & Radio Promotions Manager - Capital Records
Riot Entertainment: National Promotions & Artist Relations Manager
Maric Media: All of the above and more
Testimonials
As a band we wanted to engage the best industry resource we could, to help us go to market. Having spilled blood, sweat and tears getting our product ready, we felt Chris was a perfect match for a band wanting do things right the first time. We have learnt and are still learning so much from Chris, who has been an invaluable asset for us as we navigate the chaos that a new band faces. We feel super supported with razor sharp advice that is fun and light hearted at the same time. Rock on Maric Media!!
Control The Sun - Nov 2025
"Chris was so generous with his time and his wisdom, and really gave us some extremely valuable advice on how exactly to put our best foot forward in the industry right from the word go. So many of his insights that he shared in just one afternoon would have taken us months to years of frustrating trial and error to figure out on our own - if we ever figured it out at all! He obviously knows his craft well, and he has a clear passion for heavy and alternative music. Will absolutely work with him again and can't recommend him enough!"
Akira Slide - April 2025
“If you’re looking to take your project to another level, you need to chat with Chris. His knowledge and understanding is out of this world and he’ll teach you things you didn’t know existed. My band can’t thank him enough for the guidance he’s given us.”
Vermantics - Oct 2022
Those 2.5 hours were the most valuable thing we have done as a band
Ashes Of Autumn - June 2021
In reaching out to seek advice on how to improve upon our DIY promotional efforts we were wary, the horror stories about PR consultants are well known. It was a pleasant surprise to work with Chris, he's experienced enough to dispense with any BS but is genuine, personable and generous with his time. The advice was practical and things we could put into practice immediately. Most importantly Chris has a deep appreciation for heavy music so the advice comes from a place of wanting to help artists succeed. We would have no hesitation in working with Chris again or recommending him to any artist wanting to know how to improve their promotional skills. -
Graveir - Feb, 2020Consult Client
A big thanks to Maric Media for the grouse info! It is extremely eye opening to see the steps required to take any band to the next level & keep rising. Being a muso/songwriter, i’d never have thought of any of this. Awesome!
Sithlord - Feb 2020Consult Client
Chris has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He truly cares about the clients he associates with and is more than willing to bounce ideas around to make sure they get the most out of his services. With plenty of years of experience under his belt, you can be sure you'll be looked after right with what Maric Media has to offer.
Paul 'Browny' Brown - April 2020Owner/Editorial Manager for Wall of Sound
Having known Chris for a number of years through his PR services, it was a real eye opener and a true insight into how the music industry really works when taking on a consultation session to help our business grow. The end game is always to succeed while helping others at the same time and Chris definitely has all those points covered, whether you are a musician, artist or just a business owner in general. Definitely recommend Maric Media for those that want to take that serious step to the next level.
Andrew Massie - The Rock Pit - May 2020Editor + Co-Owner of The Rock Pit
That session was exactly what I was needing to get some inspiration and sage industry advice to really nail my point of difference and dive into some practical ways I can elevate Rock Lives Here to be THE home for the ROCK community here in Australia, as well as meaningfully support the bands and industry! I’m ready to go out and kill it 😉 Scott
Scott Smith - Rock Lives Here - May 2020Owner - Rock Lives Here
"Chris at Maric Media is a top-notch publicist and artist marketing consultant. I've worked with Chris for quite a few years now and he's always been pleasant and professional to work with. I have seen him working with the worlds biggest clientele to the local up-and-coming artists and publications--either way he's there to support them. If you are in a rock or metal band you need to get your name out there! Chris is the man with the knowledge and know-how."
Carl Neumann - June 2020Owner/Director of HEAVY