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Today's Newsletter
Friday, September 20, 2024
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 Good Morning: No music company is as all-in on streaming as is Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music producer. So the company’s state-of-the-union event this week is worth paying some attention. We have two stories reporting on this today. The first affirms the company’s belief in streaming. The second – more interesting – is an admission that “traditional” streaming won’t generate the kinds of revenue the company wants. Thus its “superfans” strategy, essentially an attempt to lure artists’ biggest fans to pay more. Interesting read. Here are the rest of today’s highlights: - California Passes Groundbreaking AI Legislation for Film and TV California has passed new legislation regulating the use of AI in film and TV production, protecting actors’ digital likenesses and addressing deep fakes in political ads. Read more in Los Angeles Times.
- Manhattan DA Returns $8.3 Million of Looted Antiquities to Turkey The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has returned millions of dollars’ worth of looted antiquities to Turkey. Read more in ARTnews.
- San Francisco Symphony Facing Its Biggest Crisis Ever The San Francisco Symphony is grappling with its most challenging moment since its inception in 1911. Facing financial strains and declining audience numbers, the symphony is strategizing ways to attract more support to preserve its legacy. Read more in ABC7 News.
- Black Artists and Artisans in South Carolina Revive Indigo Craft Black artists in South Carolina are reviving the centuries-old tradition of growing and dyeing with indigo, a practice tied to the Lowcountry’s history of enslaved Africans. This artistic movement reconnects with cultural heritage while promoting sustainable art. Read more in The New York Times.
- Universal Music Bets the Future on Superfans Strategy Universal Music Group is doubling down on a strategy focused on superfans, who are more engaged and spend significantly more on music than casual listeners. This approach aims to maximize direct-to-fan monetization in a rapidly changing music industry. Read more in Music Business Worldwide.
As usual, jump down in this email to see the rest of the stories we collected today. Have a great weekend. Doug
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