Archive for the 'Music Business' Category


Heinz Tomato Ketchup Blended with Balsamic Vinegar

Ain’t that a mouthful. You can only get it on Facebook. And I want it. Costs more than the original and you pay $2 for shipping, but who cares, it’s a minor treat, much cheaper than a Mercedes-Benz or a BMW. How can major marketers get it so right and the entertainment business get it […]

Inspiration

It’s not about networking, but inspiration. It’s not so much who you know, but what you can learn from them. Maybe it’s MySpace. Could be Facebook and LinkedIn and too many business books. They all focus on networking. Establishing your "brand" and meeting as many people as possible. Blowing up your rolodex so you can […]

E-Mail Of The Day

From: Stu PflaumRe: We’re Selling Creativity It really is all about taking risks these days and the old model has to be destroyed. I recently made the decision to release our label’s latest album on Spotify three weeks ahead of street date. The execs I’ve spoken to on the move think I’m crazy. They say […]

Netflix

This is a studio problem. Ignore Wall Street. That’s a gambling casino for the besuited set. These are the people who punished Apple for not meeting their expectations. Which were out of whack. Because they were the only ones who didn’t know a new iPhone was coming. You’ll buy last year’s car at a discount, […]