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Artificial intelligence
Tracking the real story behind all these “music AI ethics guidelines”
November 27 2023
For many music companies, AI “ethics” may be more about strategy and image than about genuine ethical practice.
Marketing
Takeaways from our inaugural music marketing data bootcamp
November 13 2023
Streaming
How artist-friendly are music streaming platforms? Part 3: Data analytics
September 25 2023
Streaming
How artist-friendly are music streaming platforms? Part 4: Fan marketing and e-commerce
October 30 2023
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Music and Web3
Laying out foundational resources for understanding music's relationship to Web3, across tooling market maps, fan and community onboarding strategies, legal contract templates, and industry sentiment surveys.
Music and the Metaverse
Identifying the highest-leverage creative, commercial, social, and technical opportunities in music metaverse experiences, with a focus on increasing accessibility for independent artists.
Music and Creative AI
Breaking down the fundamental tech stacks, business models, and use cases behind creative AI tools for the music industry — and laying out the key legal, commercial, and existential questions facing the music business as a result.
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