Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2020
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June 29, 2020 – Nashville’s Music Row Reflects National Concern For Social Justice, Racial Parity
Black lives matter. As Americans rallied on June 19 from Boston to Oakland, Calif., the date symbolized a dramatic change of awareness. Many white adults had not previously heard of Juneteenth, which marks the anniversary of the last slaves discovering they had been freed, yet scores of Caucasians participated in the demonstrations, awakened to racial inequality… Read More
June 25, 2020 – Record Stores Were Already Struggling Before the Pandemic — Here’s How They’re Staying Afloat Now
Some independent record stores across the US have been barely hanging on in recent years, thanks to a rise in online streaming and the dominance of mega-retailers such as Amazon. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, making matters even worse. Brick-and-mortar stores shut their doors more than two months ago and, in many parts of the country, are… Read More
June 24, 2020 – How Is The Podcasting Business Under Coronavirus Quarantine? Listen Up
As a longtime podcast listener with zero commuting (read: listening-only) time for the last three months, I got to wondering how well the industry’s content producers, networks and ad execs have been coping with the coronavirus quarantine. According to a swath of key industry players I spoke with, it looks like podcasting took a body… Read More
June 23, 2020 – How Independent Music Venues Are Fighting for Their Existence
Earl Ciccel, whose company runs Maryland’s Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, was prepped for a weekend of sold-out dinner concerts by veteran soul and go-go groups when he was forced to shut down indefinitely on March 12. Most of the food he bought for those shows—short ribs, lamb, wings, salmon, crab cakes—was thrown out. It was only… Read More
June 22, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Sound Diplomacy
This week, we welcome Sound Diplomacy to the Music Biz member community! By offering research, financial impact and social impact work focused on music and nightlife, the company assists in the economic growth of cities and regions, as well as for the tourism and real estate sectors. While not selling products and services to the… Read More
June 22, 2020 – Independent Country Musicians Are Reaping The Benefits Of Live-Streaming In Quarantine
Independent country musician Emma White sits on her living-room couch. She plays a Gibson J-45 Sunburst, a classic instrument for country songwriters like her. She plays closing chords, and hugs it to her chest so she can look at her phone. “Maybe reading your comments will be easier on my phone — oh, good! You… Read More
June 18, 2020 – Managing Brand Saliency and Perceived Value Amidst Covid-19
The rules of perceived value are changing amidst COVID-19. The pandemic has brought to light new drivers of perceived value, threats to named brands, and ways to protect and grow your brand through this crisis and beyond. Some brands survived and thrived after the 2008 recession by reinforcing their value proposition, delivering unique benefits, and… Read More
June 17, 2020 – Live Music Is Merging With Video Games – And Giving Us A Glimpse Of The Future
Scott’s “Astronomical” event was huge, even by the standards of the biggest game on Earth. Viewed live by more than 12 million people – enough to fill Wembley stadium some 133 times over – the visually spectacular ten-minute concert debuted Scott’s new track “The Scotts”, featuring Kid Cudi, and showcased several songs from Scott’s previous… Read More
June 16, 2020 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — Managing Content Discovery During the Podcast Explosion with Gracenote
The Podcast renaissance is in full swing, with many fan favorite celebrities and hosts taking the helm of their own shows and even some interesting projects debuting from within the music industry as a way to cross-promote new music. The result of the format’s increased popularity is a boom in content that is daunting to… Read More
June 15, 2020 – Billboard Releases 2020 Indie Power Players List
Billboard this week has published its 2020 Indie Power Players list, recognizing those executives from the indie community who have helped the business segment rise above the challenges its artists and labels have faced in the past year. Congratulations to all those Music Biz members and past Conference speakers featured on this edition of the… Read More
