I've been completely infatuated by the business of entertainment for some years now. As I reflect on my interest in this industry, I can boil it down to a couple points:
The growth of media streaming platforms, their business models, and how the different players within the streaming ecosystems capture value
Connected devices causing a shift in consumer behavior as it pertains to media consumption
Monetizing intellectual properties as a form of passive income
The entertainment industry is undergoing major changes and it's all pretty exciting.
In the back of my mind, I knew I was going to end up working in the industry soon or later. Guess it looks like it'll be sooner than later.
I'm proud to announce that I'll be working as an Artist Brand & Insights Strategist at Universal Music Group starting next month.
As I wrap up my grad program and gear up for my new role, I've been studying up on the industry. In doing so, I came across Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle music podcast - a highly recommended podcast series for anyone interested in the music industry. In the episode below, industry veteran & Music Executive Ted Joseph talks about radio promotion, retail store co-op advertising, and more during his time as Head of Marketing at Warner Music.