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Traditional vs. Digital: Artist Management in 2010
As an observer, something like the yearly MIDEM conference in Cannes is a great way to catch an insight into the current views of those inside the music industry about what is happening right now, and how they see things changing in the future. It is often supported by fantastic panels with often conflicting views. [...]
Meet the Industry twins: 'Record' & 'Music'
Okay, so you can’t turn anywhere online at the moment when looking at the music industry without tripping over coverage and opinion on yesterday’s IFPI Digital Music Report 2010 (I notice the irony in mentioning this as I introduce you to an article of me giving coverage and opinion to the very same topic). While [...]
The Future Of Music Retail, Part 1: HMV, Zavvi & The Future Of The High Street
With the loss of Zavvi on high streets around Britain, the future of physical music retail looks uncertain. In the first of two parts I discuss the short- and long-term effects on how music is sold in the UK in shopping centres and retail stores.
