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Feb 2024
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The Marketing of Taylor Swift: (Taylor's...

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This week, we analyze the remarkable marketing skills of one of the top music artists in the world – Taylor Swift.


She has challenged the status quo at every turn – she regained ownership of her master recordings. She convinced Apple and Spotify to pay artists in a more equitable way. She defied Hollywood. She markets her music to her fans in very surprising ways.


And holds over 70 Guinness World Records.



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