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We need more (quality) music journalism

Music writing, music blogging, music journalism, 2019, journalism, music business, music industry

Music journalism matters more now than ever before. At no other point in history has there been as many artists vying for attention or as much music being released on a daily basis. The need for someone to make sense of it all, to separate the good and the bad through critical assessment and keep fans informed with the latest developments, has never been greater. 

Some people argue otherwise. Digital pundits will tell you that social media has replaced the need for music blogs and publications because nowadays everyone has the ability to connect with their favorite artists directly through one or many platforms. You can see tour dates on Facebook, understand personalities through Twitter, and see inside an artist’s day-to-day life via Instagram. You can also interact with talent in real time thanks to broadcasting tools made available on all three of the aforementioned platforms.

That argument makes sense for people who only really care about the activities of a few artists, but what about everyone else? Between updates from friends and family, not to mention surviving and thriving in the real world, who has time to keep up with everything that every artist or group they enjoy is doing on a daily — or even weekly — basis? And what about discovering new talent?

Music journalism matters. A great article can create new fans, develop careers, or — in cases such as the recent revelations about R. Kelly — destroy the fandom surrounding problematic talent.  Music journalists, as well as bloggers, vloggers, newsletter authors, and zine makers (they do exist) possess the ability to shape the future of the industry. The methods of getting their stories and opinions out has evolved, but their purpose has not. Music writers are the gatekeepers to the future of entertainment, and they exist to not only assist in shaping pop culture, but to keep it in check as well. 

The power wielded by music writers has been weakened in recent years due to an influx of amateurs scheming to make career for themselves rather than the talent they love because the barrier to entry is virtually non-existent, but that trend won’t last forever. Between smart speakers in homes and the rise in popularity of streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, people are spending more and more time with music. The desire to find the next song or album or talent that will change lives has rarely, if ever, been as prevalent in society as it is at this very moment. Anyone unable to help is or will soon be ignored. Audiences know inauthenticity when they encounter it.

What the world needs now is three-fold. The world needs people knowledgable of music who can express their thoughts and opinions in an interesting way, as well as people who can tell an engaging fact-based story about musicians. The world also needs people who can do those things through the most popular platforms of our time. Blogging is not and should not be the only approach those who wish to discuss and dissect music take to reach an audience. In today’s world, a story is only as great as the audience it is able to reach, which means creators need to be willing to take risks. Writers will always be able to write, but that might not be the best way to help artists. Instead, writers should take their work and turn it into videos, or tweets, or podcasts. Maybe they need to do all three of those, in addition to posting a written version. 

There are hundreds of millions of people around the world paying for monthly music streaming service subscriptions, as well as hundreds of millions more accessing similar services for free. Not all of them are interested in deepening their understand of music, but most are, and many do not know where to turn for original content. With hard work and flexibility, a new generation of music journalists could easily make a name for themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace. The only way to do that, however, is through well-written, fact-based content. Anything else is just fluff, and the world has enough of that.

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On Making the Most of Your Ideas (Even the Bad Ones)

Last year, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast to promote a new documentary about his career outside the iconic rock band. During the conversation, Tyler began to describe the early days of Aerosmith, and how guitarist Joe Perry would sit around at night playing whatever came to his mind on guitar. Tyler recognized the potential for the material and soon purchased a cassette recorder to capture the ideas as they made themselves known.

“That’s where we got some of our biggest songs,” he told Rogan. “But just think about the material we never got on tape. The ideas we never got to explore.”

Think about that for a second. For nearly half a century now, Aerosmith has been considered one of the most significant and most influential groups of all-time, yet the members cannot help thinking about what could have been. There is a fire in their gut that yearns to discover the next song, the next chord progression, the next melody, the next whatever it is that leads them to something new. For Aerosmith, success is secondary to feeling fulfilled creatively, and even decades worth of work cannot quench their creative thirst.

If all of Aerosmith’s accomplishments have been unable to replace their desire to create it is probably safe to assume the same would apply to you. The journey of creativity is not one where the goal is the destination because there is no end. To create is to embark on one adventure after another with little to no idea where things will end up. It’s about taking chances and accepting the outcome, whether good or bad, as something that will not stop you from continuing your work.

With this in mind, take a moment to think about your development process. Are you using a metaphorical tape recorder to capture all your ideas as soon as they come into your head, or are you allowing potentially great thoughts to be lost in the ether of life just as quickly as they recognized? Do you pursue your ideas until they are fully realized, or do you play with them until the next best thing comes along? If so, why?

We live in a time where people feel pressured to create. Even those who love working on new ideas often say they feel rushed to churn out new projects. Taking our time is associated with falling behind, but why? If time and focused effort can lead to better work, shouldn’t we all be taking our time?

Ask any creative and they will tell you that they hate when being creative feels like work. Ask any creative who has made a career out of their creativity, and they will tell you it’s always been work. You have to put in the work to get the most out of your ideas, and that begins by not letting them slip through your fingers in a fit of spontaneous creation. You don’t have to save everything because not all things you think up will be great, but you should see them through long enough to know whether or not you’re onto something potentially massive. Refining those senses takes time, but it’s worth the effort.

Don’t let great ideas go to waste. Take notes. Record your thoughts. Do whatever you need to do to ensure those moments of brilliance that strike like lightning coursing through your veins are not gone just as soon as they arrive. Wring every ounce of possibility out of each idea and, in time, you will find yourself creating things that change the world.

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[How To] Make A Plan To Succeed in 2019

“A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.” – Brian Tracy

If you use any social media platform, then you have no doubt witnessed an avalanche of resolutions, hopes, and dreams for the new year being shared over the last few weeks. You may have participated yourself. If not, that’s okay too.

Resolutions are good intentions with a better name. Hopes and dreams are much the same. We all want to be better, and most of us tell ourselves each new year will be different than the last. Some of us make lists filled with changes we hope to make, while others choose just one or two areas of life they would like to improve. Both methods are useful, but neither one guarantees results.

Most people don’t understand that a declaration of a desire for betterment is not enough to create meaningful change. Most know what they want in life, and many try to get there, but the vast majority fall short of their goals for one simple reason: They don’t have a plan.

Resolutions are nothing without plans. As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

Maybe you want to sign a record deal this year, or perhaps you want to launch a label of your own. Maybe you want to write for your favorite magazine or speak at a half-dozen conferences. There are no apparent reasons for those goals, or any other (within reason), to be considered impossible. You can do more than you know, but even the simplest of goals can feel hard to achieve without a good plan.

To borrow a quote from Benjamin Franklin, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

This week, take some time to sit down with pen and paper. You can use a computer or phone if you desire, but studies have shown that writing — real writing, by hand — helps forge a meaningful connection to what you are creating.

Once you’re seated and comfortable, write out the things you hope to accomplish this year. Dream big and use as many details as possible. If you want a record deal, what kind of deal and with what label? If you’re going to write more, how much and for whom? If you want to write a novel, what will it be about?

After the goals are in front of you, grab a second sheet of paper and outline your plans to achieve every goal you’ve set. We all have to start somewhere, so where will your next journey begin? Details matter. You cannot go from writing once a week to churning out chapters overnight. Just like those who wish to lose weight must commit to lifestyle changes so must those who want to be more creative commit to changing their habits. Maybe you need to get up earlier, so you have more time to create, or perhaps you need to find a new career that allows you to express yourself better. Whatever it is, write out exactly how you plan to achieve that thing, step-by-step.

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5 Music Industry Predictions for 2019

Everyone knows the saying, “new year, new you,” but does that mantra apply to industries as well?

The Music business is evolving at an unprecedented rate. Less than ten years ago no one knew if consumers would embrace premium streaming platforms, and Less than five years ago the idea of communicating with a speaker in your home still sounded like something from The Jetsons.

2019 is shaping up to be just as wild as any year prior. Streaming is now the most popular way to access music, but there continues to be a demand for physical product. Smart speakers are helping people consume more material than ever, yet many fear the access those products give corporations into consumers’ private lives. There’s also an entire generation of music legends embarking on farewell tours, young acts trying to establish themselves as the next big thing, and an ever-present chance that someone no one in power has ever heard of will spring to the top of the charts thanks to a viral video, meme, or song stream.

We cannot and would not pretend to know what the future holds, but there are things we feel would benefit that could easily happen in the months ahead. Here are a few:

Fan clubs are back and more beneficial than ever.

In the dark age, otherwise known as the time before social media, fan clubs were the primary way consumers stayed connected to their favorite artists. For a low fee, often paid monthly, fans were granted access to exclusive content, pre-sales, and even music.

These days everyone has access to every artist they enjoy through social media. The problem is that open access can overrun artists’ lives. Between Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter it is very easy for an artist to spend all day responding to comments and messages. The engagement is nice, but as an artist’s popularity grows (and/or they begin to age) their time becomes more and more valuable.

There’s also a problem with exposure on social media. An artist can have 10,000 fans on either platform, but the number of people who see their updates is far less. The only way to guarantee reach is through paid promotions, and many in the industry are struggling to see the point of giving money to third-party services to reach their fans.

The solution to both of these issues is fan clubs. Anyone can choose to follow an artist on social media, but those who want direct access and knowledge of new developments can do so through direct support that benefits the artist and makes it easier for music to be their sole source of income. Artists, in turn, thank fans with exclusive announcement, chats, pre-sales, new music streams, merchandise, and anything else that comes to mind. Everyone wins!

Competition for booking grows as tribute bands gain popularity.

The legends of modern music have begun to leave the spotlight. Some have died, but others are choosing to retire. In the last year alone, Paul Simon, Ozzy Osbourne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KISS, Slayer, Bob Seger, Elton John, and George Clinton have all announced or embarked upon farewell tours. The tickets for these shows are high, often starting at $100 or more, and the demand for those tickets is great.

The solution, both for fans and venues in need of talent alike, are tribute bands. The cost to book these acts is low, which means tickets are reasonable, and the target market is old enough to ensure strong beer and liquor sales.

This winter, Live Nation has begun promoting concert series in various cities featuring numerous tribute acts. Groups are covering classic bands like AC/DC (Thunderstruck) and Van Halen (Panama), as well newer groups such as Dave Matthews Band (Trippin’ Billies), Korn (Freak On A Leash), and The Beastie Boys (Imposters In Effect). There are even tribute bands for specific eras in music, such as Saved by The 90s, emo (The Emo Band), and the 80s (Power 80s).

Tribute bands make it possible for venues of all sizes to host events promoting the biggest hits of all time for a fraction of the price demanded by the original songwriters/performers. They also make it easy for people to have a night out with live music without taking risks on artists that might not entertain them. The only real losers are original acts.

Apple Music almost catches up to Spotify.

Spotify is the reigning champ of music streaming. For the last decade, no other premium streaming platform has been able to compete with the popularity of Spotify, but that could change in 2019.

Spotify ended last year with 83 million paid subscribers, but Apple Music is coming on strong at 57 million. Apple is also growing faster, perhaps due in part to its newness compared to Spotify. With rumors of an Apple video streaming service on the horizon, the tech giant is also expected to announce several updates to its music efforts as well. At the very least it’s likely a bundle for video and audio will be offered, which may be enough to convert subscribers away from the competition.

Streaming services become news outlets.

You knew where the latest John Mayer music video premiered? Spotify. You know where the latest Halsey video premiered? Apple Music. You know where you can see musicians speaking about their upcoming release directly to consumers? Apple Music and Spotify.

Between Spotify’s efforts to introduce original video content to consumers and Apple Music’s increased focus on editorials to accompany new releases, both streaming giants seem destined to tip their toes into the world of music news in 2019.

Think about consumption for a moment. Virtually everyone is accessing music through streaming services. Blogs still host premieres, of course, but the vast majority of consumers are hearing new songs for the first time through their preferred streaming platform. With that in mind, it makes sense that those services would also consider offering tour dates and other relevant information. That could be achieved by hiring writers or through further empowering artists. Either way, value would be added.

Charts matter less and less.

Billboard charts have been considered the best way to gauge the interests of the public for the last half-century. The charts have attempted to evolve with the times, introducing new rules that consider streams as sales, but the influence they carry in the music industry has begun to wane.

The new way to gauge popularity is playlists. After all, it’s the songs topping the Spotify and Apple Music charts that inevitably decide what tops Billboard. Streaming services have up to the minute information on the pulse of music culture. They know what’s going to be popular next before anyone else, so why should we continue looking elsewhere for information we can find ourselves with a few clicks on our phone or desktop computers?

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How to Set Better, More Attainable Goals in 2019

Winter is here. I have tried to deny this fact since Thanksgiving, but the ice clinging to snow-covered grass outside my front door has forced me to admit the truth. Winter has set in, and before the weather gets warmer, we will be saying goodbye to 2018 and all it did (or didn’t do) for us. Are you ready for a new year? I like to think I am, but to be honest, I’m not sure.

Working online is a constant battle between what you want to be doing and what cultural trends demand that you do. Maybe you want to write a daily editorial on something that matters to you, but you also need to exist on social media, actively market your existing work, and plan for what you will do over the next several days, weeks, months, etc. Heck, I’ve been trying to program social media content to post automatically during the holidays in hopes of gifting myself some time away from screens. That work will help a little, but I know all too well I will still be glancing at my inbox periodically every day during my so-called “time off.” I bet many of you will do the same.

So there I was, avoiding the cold and contemplating the coming new year. The one thought running through my mind over and over was what it was I wanted to do in 2019 that I have as of yet been unable to accomplish. I’m sure many of you have or will find yourself internally debating this same question in the days to come if you have not already begun to do so. Most of us never thought we could get a foot in the door of this business, so usually we’re pretty happy just to be here in the moment working on whatever is immediately in front of us, but we owe it to ourselves to look up and think about what could lie on the horizon. It took a world of belief in yourself to get this far, so you – and I – can’t stop now.

Here are a few things I encourage you to  ask yourself when contemplating the places you will go in the year ahead:

Is what I’m doing right now making me truly happy?

No one gets into music because they dislike music, but just because you’ve gotten your foot in the door or found a role that helps pay the bills does not mean your journey has to come to an end, or even stall. We have all spent our lives being told that next to no one makes it in the entertainment business, and because of this, we have a tendency to not want to risk what little success we have already found. This may be good for the sake of security, but in the grand scheme of existence, all you are really doing by not chasing after exactly what it is that you want to do is restricting a part of yourself. You are preventing yourself from becoming the person you feel you were meant to be to please someone or something other than yourself. That may provide short-term happiness, but it will create longterm regret. 2018 should be the year you focus in on what makes you happy and pursue it with all the strength you have in your bones.

Am I making the most of my time?

Laziness is a disease that infects us all to varying degrees. What few people will tell you is that the extent laziness impacts your life is entirely in your control. Just like how we all have a habit of settling for the first opportunity that comes our way we also have a habit of wasting time we know could be better spent focusing on our goals. Maybe you tweet too much (guilty), or perhaps you scroll Facebook even after complaining to everyone you know about how awful Facebook is these days (also guilty). Maybe you sleep until the last possible minute every morning and rush to work without eating a good breakfast or exercising (guilty again). Whatever the case, there are things you do on a regular basis that deep down you know is nothing more than a waste of time and resources. Identify those elements in your life and set to minimize them in the new year. I’m not saying you shouldn’t relax, but if you feel something you are doing is not right, you need to listen to that sensation and correct your path.

How can I work towards my goals without sacrificing something I need (work/money/etc.)?

Reaching almost any goal requires some kind of sacrifice on your part, but you have to be smart about what you sacrifice or else you may get yourself into trouble. If your passions lie outside your current workplace and you have no other way to make money, then you probably shouldn’t quit your job to pursue your dream full time. Dreams require money. Life requires money. You have to make sure your needs are met to have the mental clarity needed to pursue your passions. I like to say people should sacrifice within reason, or sacrifice what they are able, as long as it does not interfere with their quality of life in such a way that they are doing harm to themselves and/or their families.

What can I do to improve life for those around me?

If your bucket list for the new year reads like the agenda of a person who has the world’s biggest ego, then your brain is leading you down a broken path. Happiness in life comes from much more than personal gain. You know that saying about how it’s cold at the top? People say that because they often reach the pinnacle of their personal journey and realize they have left behind the people, places, and things that mean the most to them. Victory doesn’t have to be a lonely thing, but you have to be conscious about your actions if you wish to lift up everyone around you in 2019. Helping others often improves happiness far more than personal accomplishments, and it does so while developing better relationships with those who mean the most to you.

How will reaching my goals for 2019 help me in 2020 and beyond?

Life is about the journey, not the destination, so you shouldn’t be looking at 2018 and thinking it will be the last year you ever have goals. Knowing where you want to be in two, five, or even ten years can help you figure out what you need to do in the coming months to achieve your long-term goals. Once you reach them, set more and repeat the process over and over again until you die. Life is for the living. Keep your head up, your hopes high, and never let a bad day, week, month, or even year deter you from chasing after the things you want.

It’s important to note that not all goals have to be long term. If you want to eat the world’s biggest slice of pizza or work your way to running a 5k those things can be done in a relatively short amount of time. My advice is to balance the big goals with smaller, more easy to accomplish ones so that completing those tasks will help keep you motivated to fight for the bigger picture.

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Music Industry Job Board (December 10, 2019)

The music industry is growing, and it needs people to helpm build the future of entertainment. If that describes you, our job board is waiting.

New openings:

Record Label Production Coordinator (Fat Wreck Chords – San Francisco, CA)

Fat Wreck Chords has been an industry leading independent record label for more than 25 years, with a catalog of 400+ releases, from over 100 bands. As a company, we take pride in the family atmosphere we’ve created with our artists and employees. Our primary focus is continuing to cultivate those relationships, while releasing music that we love, and supporting the punk music community. A large part of our prolonged success is due to the consistency of our brand; our loyal customers count on the high caliber we maintain with everything we release.

As the production coordinator, you play a pivotal role in turning our artists’ vision into reality. Strong communication skills, as well as an ability to think on your feet, are an absolute must in this fast paced, deadline driven position. You’ll be tasked with coordinating and mediating the ideas of multiple parties simultaneously, and transforming those ideas into a successful physical/digital product. Also of paramount importance is maintaining the superior standards our fans have come to expect from anything associated with our label.

Regional A&R Assistant (WMG – Miami, FL)

Provide administrative support to VP, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, submitting expense reports, and rolling calls.

VIP Music Hall Supervisor (Live Nation – North Myrtle Beach, SC)

Responsible for assisting daily operations and overall business objective as well as to sell VIP options in advance for every show at House of Blues Myrtle Beach. To present on the night of the show to upsell available VIP inventory. Serve as VIP host in the Music Hall on the night of the show to maintain constant communication with staff and clients to ensure that guests receive highly personalized service and the highest level of standards at all times.

Marketing Assistant (Live Nation – Columbia, SC)

As a junior member of the Live Nation marketing team, your job is to provide multiple levels of marketing support to the local marketing team. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to learn all aspects of the live music marketing world.

Tour Assistant (The Appointment Group – Los Angeles, CA)

We require someone with great attention to detail and enthusiasm to join a vibrant team that looks after the travel & logistics of bands on tour. You need a great sense of humor, the ability to work both individually as well as part of a team and multi-task. Daily duties supporting the touring team will be varied and often time-sensitive. This is a great position for someone with a passion for music and is the first step into a really exciting travel industry career!

Independent Label Relations Representative (Apple – Culver City, CA)

The Independent Label Relations Representatives act as the primary day-to-day leads for our label partners. They are responsible for handling relationships, developing content and improving revenue opportunities for independent label partners. We are the point contact for our independent label partners. We are a team that works cross-functionally across the Apple Music organization to facilitate business and operational needs, with the ultimate goal of identifying and driving mutual growth opportunities. Acting as internal advocates for our partners, the team is constantly working with partners to develop best practices and provide guidance, while navigating a large network of internal departments, deadlines, and assets needed on an ongoing basis. The Independent Label Relations Representative will be able to speak to a wide variety of genres while also having a deep understanding of the current Hip-Hop and R&B landscape.

Customer Service Rep, Artist Support (CD Baby – Portland, OR)

If you’re excited by the idea of helping great independent artists make a living doing what they love without giving control of their careers over to companies that only care about the bottom line, then CD Baby is the place for you.

Music Travel Specialist (ALTOUR – USA)

This Agent will be responsible for supporting a high-volume, fast-paced music touring business. Qualified candidates must have prior Entertainment travel experience and will ideally have prior experience working with clients from the music industry. Successful candidates must be detail-oriented and committed to supporting the team in delivering quality service to clients. Candidates must be flexible and have a “do whatever it takes” mentality.

Coordinator, Music (Paramount Animation – Hollywood, CA)

This position is responsible for coordinating and executing daily operations for Senior Vice President, Motion Picture Music & Marketing, which are vital to the Department’s general workflow.

Music Curation Manager (Apple – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple Media Products (AMP) supports the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Books, Apple Podcasts, iTunes Store, and TV app lines of business. In AMP, we ensure the best user experience through world-class apps, editorial, and storefronts. The AMP Metadata Music team is responsible for managing, aggregating, correcting, and connecting metadata to ensure that Apple Music experience matches that of Apple’s world-class customer experience. AMP Metadata Music team is looking for a Music Curation Manager. As a part of AMP metadata team, you will be responsible for building scalable processes and partnering with different teams to ensure that we meet our deadlines and deliver the best experience on Apple Music. We’re growing and urge you to apply. We believe the role would place you in a highly-energized environment with some of the most talented creative individuals in the industry where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team.

Music Clearance Administrator (Warner Bros. – Burbank, CA)

Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) develops and oversees the entire portfolio of Warner Bros.’ television businesses, including worldwide production, traditional and digital distribution and broadcasting. Warner Bros’ content is distributed around the world by Warner Bros. Television’s Domestic and International Distribution groups.

Editorial Product and Features Project Manager, Apple Music (Apple – Santa Clara Valley, CA)

Apple’s fast-growing global Apple Music business seeks a creatively-minded Editorial Tools, Personalization and Features Project Manager to join its global Editorial team. You’ll be a natural communicator, with the unique ability to speak from the intersection of art + science, translating between the creative and analytical sides of the organization to ensure an amazing customer experience. Working with the many varied stakeholders across the business, the individual in this role will help drive the editorial vision for key aspects of personalization, internal tools and product features from concept stage through to completion.

Stagehand (20 Monroe Live – Grand Rapids, MI)

Responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to the show(s) production.

Business Operations, Apple Music Business (Apple – NYC)

Apple is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial individual with a passion for music and entertainment to support the central Apple Music Business Team in translating its key objectives and initiatives into scalable solutions and work-flows. The output of your efforts will provide communications, structure, process, education and tools for the worldwide label rep team to utilize in meeting goals. Working cross-functionally, the Business Operations Leader will develop and maintain processes, systems, and frameworks, to provide a global, unified approach, to support initiatives, engage partners and achieve its key objectives. Serving as a business partner to a broad array of stakeholders, the Business Operations Leader will ensure that key business functions are connecting to and supporting its initiatives. The Apple Music Business team sits at the intersection of external music industry stakeholders—labels, artists, managers, publishers—and the broader Apple Music organization with a focus on driving mutually beneficial business goals.

Jr. Publicist (Defiant PR – Los Angeles, CA)

Defiant Public Relations is an entertainment PR firm that serves a variety clients including above and below-the-line talent, music artists and consumer brands. We offer an array of public relations, marketing and consulting services including media relations, digital and brand strategy, high profile special events, content creation, social media marketing and more. We work to ensure that our clients receive unparalleled service and great results.

We are currently looking for a junior publicist to support our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will find they perfectly fit the following description: Work hard. Be nice.

Product Marketing Associate, Formats (Spotify – NYC)

We are seeking a Product Marketing Associate to join the Global Monetization Product Marketing team – a cross-functional group dedicated to driving growth of our ad-supported business. Audio is in the midst of an exciting media renaissance with the rapid growth and consumer adoption of streaming music, podcasts, and voice technology. We are seeking a Product Marketing Associate that’s eager to help shape the future of digital audio monetization.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Advertising Research, and Communications to drive growth of our audio advertising solutions. This is an exciting role that will allow you flex your product marketing skills, and help evangelize digital audio to brands and agencies.

The role will be based in New York City with occasional travel to our other global offices. This is a high-impact role supporting the growth of one of Spotify’s most important ad formats.

Associate Content Specialist (AEG Worldwide – Boulder, CO)

The Associate Content Specialist writes, edits and curates all marketing content. The incumbent assists the marketing team with processes for optimized organization of content including written, video, photo and creative. The Associate Content Specialist will provide digital support for website/social media posts and onsite support related to marketing efforts with content creation and public facing communications. The Associate Content Specialist will be the administrator for 3rd party content contractors & supplies (i.e. video and photo teams) and responsible for executing timeline schedules for social media / digital postings.

Promotion Events Support (iHeartMedia – Nashville, TN)

Assists the promotions or marketing departments with daily activities that promote the station(s), clients or events.

Sponsorship Coordinator (Live Nation – Mansfield, MA)

To maximize sales, this position will support Local Sponsorship Sales Director, overseeing the fulfillment of local, regional, and national accounts by ensuring the delivery and tracking of contractual elements and providing excellent customer service. The Sponsorship Coordinator will also be responsible for managing all sponsorship inventory and finances and will help to develop new sponsorship programs.

Marketing Coordinator (The Howard Theatre – Washington, DC)

Howard Theatre is seeing a Marketing Coordinator that will assist in the creation and implementation of its marketing efforts, specifically for digital media, email, social, and promotional campaigns in support of our shows and events. This role will report directly to the General Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help promote concerts from various genres at a historic venue, utilizing the fundamentals of various effective digital marketing channels.

Events Coordinator (Music For All – Indianapolis, IN)

Music for All is seeking qualified candidates for our Events Coordinator Position. This position is a full-time position, including a competitive benefits package and salary. The Events Coordinator works under the direction of the Events Manager and Director of Events and is an important part of the Music for All team.

Account Manager (Pandora – Detroit, MI)

The Account Manager will be a key contributor in Pandora’s Client Services team and will be responsible for working with internal and external partners to flawlessly execute campaigns for Advertisers/Agencies and drive revenue for Pandora. The right individual will be effective in communication, organization, and critical thinking, while thriving in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment. Your team will include thoughtful, problem-solving individuals who are passionate about growing the Pandora brand.

Sales Coordinator (Spotify – Chicago, IL)

We are looking for a Sales Coordinator to join our Ad Sales Team. You will work with sales leadership to accelerate business results by providing creative, strategic, tactical and organizational sales support for needle-moving initiatives across the Chicago Region. In addition, you will also be responsible for partnering with teams across the region via in-market presence and industry events, client engagements, crafting of presentations, providing assistance with meeting preparation, client research, and administrative support to our Head of Chicago Sales. You will serve as a point of contact between top management, team members, and related stakeholders across Spotify.

Account Manager (Townsquare Media – Portland, ME)

We are searching for an enthusiastic, proactive, and detail-oriented Account Manager to join our growing team! This opportunity will play an integral role in helping achieve Vevo’s company objectives, and will report directly to Vevo’s Sales Directors. It will be your responsibility to deliver the ultimate service for Vevo’s roster of advertising clients, embodying Vevo’s core mission while inside the office, at client events, and at Vevo’s incredibly produced live shows (which includes such buzzworthy artists as The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Ariana Grande).

As one of Vevo’s Account Managers, you will be essential to the Sales Organization. You will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business while partnering with Account Executives, Sales Planners and Campaign Managers to ensure world class customer service and full delivery across an entire portfolio of business. You will also work to provide industry and account intelligence to the Sales team and develop an indepth understanding of Vevo’s premium media offering and sponsorship opportunities. Within your first quarter, you’ll meet with all Vevo’s amazing Sales Support teams, become fully up-to-speed on your clients and their priorities, work with your Account Executive and Sales Director regarding the ins and outs of your role, and begin to prospect for new business. By the end of your first sixth months, you will be fully up to speed on all your clients’ needs and will become a trusting resource for both your clients and all internal departments, all while creating new revenue for the company.

Account Executive (KSE Radio Ventures – Denver, CO)

Do your friends often comment that you always are first to know about the up-and-coming local business or exciting community event? Do you find yourself naturally connecting people and maximizing your relationships? Are you constantly noticing advertising messages you see and hear? If so, you might be the dynamic sales person we are looking to join our team.

KSE Radio Account Executives are fearless self-starters with a strong knowledge of the local marketplace and pulse on consumer trends. They have an expert ability to uncover new business opportunities and grow existing clients. By connecting local brands to their desired customers, they crush their sales quotas by customizing marketing solutions using a robust suite of radio audience segments, digital extensions, and event sponsorships. AEs that excel are strategic thinkers with a consultative approach to the sale process, who are also able to maintain focus and thrive in a high performance driven, fast paced environment.

If this sounds like you, please forward your resume and share your sales success stories along with your history of goal attainment.

Account Manager (Townsquare Media – Portland, ME)

Partners with Account Executives to ensure the long-term success of our customers by providing sales support, acting as a liaison with clients, and ensuring the successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs.

Account Manager (Pandora – Santa Monica, CA)

The Account Manager will be a key contributor in Pandora’s Client Services team and will be responsible for working with internal and external partners to flawlessly execute campaigns for Advertisers/Agencies and drive revenue for Pandora. The right individual will be effective in communication, organization, and critical thinking, while thriving in an ever-evolving, fast-paced environment. Your team will include thoughtful, problem-solving individuals who are passionate about growing the Pandora brand.

Music Coordinator (East Bank Club – Chicago, IL)

The Music Coordinator is responsible for providing curated playlists for Group Exercise classes and other club activities; ensures that instructors are trained in proper execution for music playback of playlists that provide motivating and enhanced experiences for group exercise classes and special events participants.

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In Mexico, 97% of the population admits to pirating music

A local anti-piracy outfit in Mexico has released new data that claims 97% of the population openly admits to consuming music illegally, with 50% doing so via stream-ripping. 

Less than a week after learning of BitTorrent’s continued dominance in global internet traffic, a new report has given us another perspective on piracy in 2018. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) released data recently that shows virtually everyone (97%) in Mexico has pirated music. Another point claim indicates that eight out of ten Mexicans who consume pirate content believe that it’s not a serious offense.

Globally, Mexico is in the top five piracy-consuming nations, says Alfredo Tourné, general director of the Association for the Protection of Phonographic Rights (APDIF).

Ironically, Spotify has recently hailed Mexico for the city’s embrace of its premium streaming service. According to the company, Mexico City is the “streaming music capital” of the world, with 22 million citizens using the platform on a regular basis to consume music. That figure is larger than New York, London, and any other service.

In fact, Spotify says that the Latin American country now has “the biggest listener base in the world.”

How to feel about these figures is not so clear. On the one hand, more and more people appear to be embracing legal means of online music consumption. At the same time, however, piracy is rampant throughout the country. All we know for certain is that more work is needed.

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