If you’ve been scrolling TikTok recently and noticed influencers are now dancing to video with no sound, silent disco style? Yeah - that’s actually the fallout of a complicated licensing battle between two giants: TikTok and Universal Music Group. The breakdown of licensing negotiations between these two companies is a fascinating case study for where the mu ... Show More
Today
A Will Isn't Enough to Skip a Probate Nightmare— You Need This
When someone passes away, their assets can get locked up in probate court—leaving loved ones stuck in a legal and financial mess. Today, Nicole breaks down what probate really means, why a will alone won’t keep your family out of it, and the smart moves you can make right now to ... Show More
10m 9s
Yesterday
"I Just Got a Raise. What's The Best Thing To Do With This New Money?"
If you get a raise, or take a distribution on a huge stock, or win the lottery, the first thing you do is celebrate. Obviously. The next thing you do is ask yourself: what do I do now? Or, better yet: what do I do now that will make this money grow into more money? That's what to ... Show More
32m 34s
Aug 21
How Hollywood’s Wildest Assistant Stories Sparked a Community—and a Business with Assistants vs. Agents Founder Warner Bailey
Is being an assistant in Hollywood as wild as it looks in the movies? Warner Bailey, the founder of the popular community Assistants vs. Agents, can confirm it is— and has the stories to back it up. Years ago, while working as an assistant at a major agency, Warner created Assist ... Show More
41m 19s
Jun 2022
So your song went viral on TikTok. What’s next?
On TikTok, pop stars — Halsey, FKA Twigs, and Florence Welch among them — have been complaining a lot lately about their labels forcing them to make TikToks. As people spent the early part of the pandemic staring at their phones instead of flocking to concerts, the short-form-vid ... Show More
34m 5s
May 2021
Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?
TikTok has become the modern Radio, this week, we talk about it's impact on the music industry as a whole. Thanks to Slip Stream for sponsoring this episode, Head over to http://www.slip.stream and enter your email in to access 1000+ free tracks. Subscribe to get access to the bi ... Show More
29m 42s
Jun 2021
Is TikTok Helping or Hurting the Music Industry?
After the bloody phenomenon that was “Drivers License,” - I’m sure you’ve heard it - Luce & Liv decided they had to do a deep dive into TikTok’s mega influence over the music industry.We discuss the drama, TikTok musicals, ALL the songs that have gone viral, and what this means f ... Show More
32m 23s
Oct 2021
Universal Music Group: The Gatekeepers of Music - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 32]
Today we’re breaking down Universal Music Group. As one of the largest music businesses in the world, UMG is home to many of the world’s greatest artists, including Taylor Swift, U2, and The Beatles catalog. A discussion on UMG requires a deep dive into the history of music itsel ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2023
What Next: TBD | The Trouble With TikTok Songs
How the music streaming business opened the door to billions of dollars in fraud.
Guest: Ashley Carman, Bloomberg News reporter covering the podcasting, music, and audio beat.
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21m 54s
Jan 2022
Be Ready for The Impact NFTs will Have on The Music Industry
Today's episode is a podcast I did called Mint! We discuss all things NFTs pertaining the music industry, the current state of NFTs, how musical artists and their fans should think of NFTs, what trends from 2021 I think will set the tone in 2022 and much more!
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34m 34s