ep19 Jen Fritz goes public

ep19 Jen Fritz goes public 
released Sept 4, 2025 
1:33:35

Host Glen Erickson and publicist Jen Fritz discuss the evolution of music publicity, the challenges and opportunities of digital literacy for artists, and the shifting landscape of music journalism. They explore building authentic industry relationships, gender dynamics in publicity, and the impact of social media and politics on artist promotion. Jen shares insights from her career, including working with indie and major label artists, and reflects on the importance of authenticity and adaptability in today’s music industry.

Guest website: https://www.fritzmedia.ca/
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fritz_media
Guest Podcast: https://www.fritzmedia.ca/podcast

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:22 Getting acquainted with Jen Fritz

00:05:41 Starting a podcast during COVID

00:10:55 The importance of digital literacy in music

00:15:59 Evolution of publicity in the music industry

00:21:36 Building relationships as a publicist

00:27:00 Early career in radio and publicity

00:32:28 The changing landscape of music journalism

00:37:55 The impact of publicity on artists

00:43:32 Connecting with younger generations through music

00:49:17 Gender dynamics in the music industry

00:55:05 Authenticity in artist promotion

01:00:31 Politics and social media in music

01:06:02 Working with different types of artists

01:10:08 Post-Fame with Alexi

Music Day in Canada is a national campaign and celebration created by The Lemmon Foundation to spotlight the people, places, and communities that power Canadian music. Through live events, artist showcases, community partnerships, and digital storytelling, the campaign uplifts Canadian talent and supports the sustainability of local music ecosystems.

The campaign is open to everyone — from venues and artists to brands and fans — with each region contributing its own voice to the nationa