MINT: Episode 17, The Year Ahead
In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 17, 8th January, 2008):
What’s ahead for the music industry in 2009?
Tori is joined by special guest Paul Resnikoff, Founder and Publisher of Digital Music News, to chat about the Warner Music pulling its videos from YouTube, Apple introducing variable pricing and killing DRM, as well as the new “music DNA” technology from Bach Tech AS. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week: what we’ll see in 2009.
To help give us the shakeup in 2009 from the label perspective, Paul and Tori are joined by Michael Rosenblatt, former major A&R rep and current integral part to LP33.tv. Our outlook covers the digital and mobile worlds; blogger, music mags, and music discovery; and what the outlook will be for major labels and bands trying to break into the industry.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Barron Machat in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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MINT: Episode 16, 2008: Recap!
In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 16, 18th December, 2008):
What happened to the music business in 2008?
Tori is joined by special guest, LJ Scott, Head of Artist Marketing at LP33.tv to chat about the blogger pleading guilty to leaking Guns ‘N Roses tracks early, the status of eMusic and its recommendation system, as well as the launch of EMI’s new music discovery service. He also helps us take a big look back at the 2008, and what shaped and affected the industry for 2009.
To help bring insight into the ever-changing world of songwriting, LJ and Tori are joined by Ryan Mantione, head of digital marketing for Full Moon Features, Ktee Thomas, Brand Manager for Metal Sanaz and founder of Ohm Entertainment, and Metal Sanaz herself, MySpace celebrity and CEO of Metal Sanaz Entertainment. The discussion proves to be and interesting look back at what shaped the industry in 2009, including 360 deals, the economy, the digital realm, and the status of bloggers and streaming entertainment. And obviously, the status of major labels could not be left out.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Barron Machat in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 15, 4th December, 2008):
Is the role of the songwriter a dying artform?
Tori is joined by special guest Paul Resnikoff, Founder and Publisher of Digital Music News, to chat about the impact of Thanksgiving on the music business, the LiveNation/Blockbuster deal, (RED)Wire, and Thumbplay. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, songwriting.
To help bring insight into the ever-changing world of songwriting, Paul and Tori are joined by Beth Schackne, Founder of Shack Attack Songs in Nashville. The discussion proves to be and interesting analysis of the importance of songwriting, and how its changed with gaining number of artist-writers.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 14, 20th November, 2008):
Have street teams become over-saturated, or are they still effective?
Tori is joined by special guest Jonathan Thomas, Artist Liaison & Development at LP33.tv, to chat about Paul McCartney, The Beatles, MusicTank’s perceptions of iTunes and the abomination of the album, Hulu vs. YouTube, as well as LiveNation and their new mp3 initiatives. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, street teams.
To help bring insight into the ever-changing world of street teams, Jonathan and Tori are joined by Brad Wilgus, Head of Grassroots Marketing Initiatives at Capitol Records, and Barron Machat, avid street team participant and band representative. The discussion proves to be and interesting analysis of the evolution of the street teams from their initial guerilla efforts to their online existence, as well as whether or not they are still effective, or merely over-saturated.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 13, 6th November, 2008):
What is a widget, and why should you care?
Tori is joined by special guest Paul Resnikoff, Publisher and Founder of Digital Music News, to chat about the latest election and the role of politics in music, as well as the new MySpace/Viacom venture experiment and the Sirius XM shareholder revolt. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, the evolving world of widgets and technology.
To help bring insight into the status of pop music, Paul and Tori are joined by Carnet Williams, Co-Founder and CEO of Sprout Builder, Ryan Mantione, online marketing guru for various record labels and technology companies, and Christian Knudsen, frontman for the band Intercept, winner of last year’s DIY festival. The discussion proves to be and interesting analysis of the evolution of the term “widget,” exploring what exactly it is, and how it can help change an artists career and help a label expose their artists in new ways.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 12, 16th October, 2008):
Is pop music still cool?
Tori is joined by special guest Vlad Lodzinski, Director of Content for LP33, to chat about Rolling Stone magazine changing their display size, MySpace MyAds, the BBC selling archived footage, and the Sirius/XM Layoff. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, the changing face of pop music.
To help bring insight into the status of pop music, Vlad and Tori are joined by Sylvia Valencia, of SV Management, Lucian Piane, Record Producer, and Stefy, indie artist formerly signed to Columbia Records. The discussion proves to be and interesting analysis of the evolution of the term “popular” music, its evolution, and implications for artists, both in the US, and on an international scale.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 11, 2nd October, 2008):
Is the Internet Music model meeting consumer expectations?
Tori is joined by special guest Paul Resnikoff, Founder and Publisher of Digital Music News, to chat about AEG virtual reality collaboration with Meez.com, the Webcaster Settlement Act, and the new Google open-source mobile OS. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, the internet music model, fueled by the recent launch of MySpace Music.
To help bring insight into the internet music world, Paul and Tori are joined by Andrew Bentley, CEO of LP33.tv that launches next Tuesday, Jason Feinberg of OnTarget Media, and Natalie Burge, former American Idol finalist. The discussion proves to be and interesting analysis of MySpace music and other platforms, and whether or not they are truly servicing consumer desires.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 10, 18th September, 2008):
What is the status of older demographics in the industry?
Tori is joined by special guest Andrew Bentley, CEO of LP33.tv, to chat about MTV disbanning “TRL,” Best Buy purchasing the near-defunct Napster, and the highly anticipated MySpace Music sponsored service. He also helps shed light on our big topic of the week, older demographics and their changing face in the music market.
To help bring insight into the massive world of marketing and older demographics, Andy and Tori are joined by famed artist manager, Benny Glickman, from Glickman Entertainment Group, and Steven Machat, pop culture lawyer, manager, and producer, as well as author of the upcoming book, Gods and Gangsters. The discussion proves to be interesting, demonstrating how traditional A&R are missing the mark on their demographics, as well as how targeted marking will fragment and expand the market.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 9, 4th September, 2008):
Are bloggers the new tastemakers?
Tori is joined by special guest Paul Resnikoff, Publisher of Digital Music News, to chat about the Usher singling out his female demographic, Apple releasing their new interactive album, and BMI proving that elements of the industry can, in fact, make money.
To help bring insight into the blogosphere, Tori and Paul are joined by Caroline Waxler, premiere pop-culture and business journalist, and Russel Rubin, management at The Collective, for perspectives on how the industry can utilize this new method of influence to make waves in the industry.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Brock and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
theMIDB’s Music Insiders NewsTalk is available on iTunes and theMIDB.com every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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In this week’s show, hosted by Tori Kyes (Episode 8, 21st August 2008):
Is the live industry still thriving? Will ticket scalpers ruin live music?
Tori is joined by special guest Andrew Bentley, former executive at EMI and CEO of LP33.tv, to chat about the Lily Allen, LiveNation, Last.fm, Napster, and the future of the record industry.
To help bring insight into our analyzation of the live music sector, Tori and Andrew are joined by Chris Cooke, Editor of CMU Daily, a leading daily news service for the UK Music business, for perspectives on current and future business models, and what the trends mean for artists, promoters, and fans.
Not forgetting our regular features: International Music Industry Headlines from Austen and updates from our regular correspondents, Helen Noir in London & Scott Campbell in New York.
myAWOL Music Insider NewsTalk is available on iTunes and PodBean every 1st and 3rd Thursday of month: Midnight PST, 7am UK time.
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