What an interesting week for content. Beyond the Benito Bowl–where the shared emotion of the performance and watching it live together felt like the biggest play of the game, everything else was… kind of meh? Until after the game, that is. That’s when it actually got interesting. The commentary. The memes. The coded explanations. The […]
It’s been a busy news week. The Grammys. The upcoming Super Bowl. The Winter Olympics kicking off. That insane Australian Open final. We’re swimming in “water cooler moments”—the kind of cultural events everyone is supposed to care about. And I love seeing great artists, colleagues, and teams win. With hundreds of awards, the Grammys are […]
This is the biggest week of the year in music. As the Grammys take over Los Angeles, there are a series of major shmoozes leading up to the big show on Sunday. If there are people you need to see, a lot of ground can be covered in one week. It’s great to see so […]
Hope things are moving and grooving in your world. Last week’s signal boost set the tone. Building on that, here is part two: World Building → The New Moat Artists aren’t just releasing music; they’re building universes to create new touch points. Look at Dua Lipa’s Service95, Kid Cudi’s fine art show, and Diplo’s Run […]
Second week of January. Year of the Horse. Back in the saddle. As I point my GPS toward a familiar constellation of pursuits, here’s a topline look at what I’m watching and where I think the music business is headed in 2026. These aren’t predictions, they’re signals. Conferences → The Real Intelligence Layer The conference […]
Happy New Year, friends and colleagues. Hope you had a meaningful holiday. I took some downtime to unplug, travel, and think deeply about the future I want to create. 2026 is already shaping up to be a wild ride. A few signals that are hard to ignore: America’s 250th anniversary The FIFA World Cup Grand […]
I love Wrap Season. It’s a reminder of who we actually are. The data is astounding, as YouTube and Amazon jumped in this year to join Apple and Spotify. Although there are lingering questions about the transparency and legitimacy of the algorithms that got us here, there are always interesting insights. I was expecting more […]
These tentpole moments are important for creating touchpoints with brands and fans. Events like this create momentum around premieres and previews, generate conversations around projects, and hijack the airwaves. Miami Art Week is bombing everyone’s social feeds. As a music marketer and cultural anthropologist, I cherish the opportunity to mix and mingle with the best […]
Good lord, how is it already that time of year again? Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving to Black Friday to Small Business Saturday to Cyber Monday to Giving Tuesday. Bang-Bang-Bang! I’m here for the spectacle and gearing up for some glorious gluttony. Today, I’ve got a quick rundown of some music, culture, and gifting moments you should […]
In business, growth is a continuous game. Where is the blue sky? Where is the next opportunity to put points on the board? One reliable answer to both questions is…sports! The sports industry as a whole is growing both horizontally and vertically. It’s an exciting time for fans. There are a lot of learnings for […]