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Artist Managers on Music Videos, Artist Development, Long-term Strategy and True Fandom

This week, Ari is joined by Slush Management to explore world-building, artist development, and how true fans grow beyond streams.

Doja Cat’s Managers Have It Down

This week, Ari is joined by Doja Cat managers Gordan Dillard & Josh Kaplan to discuss building superstar careers, features, deals & fanbases.

DIY Band Couch on World Tours, Self Managing, and Fan Building

This week, Ari is joined by Boston soul-pop band Couch to discuss their DIY rise, seven-member dynamic, and managing a band from within.

The only way to get guaranteed press (and legit playlists)

On my Q&A Zoom call yesterday with some Ari’s Take Academy students, one of them was lamenting about hiring publicists in the past and being very disappointed with the results. If you’ve ever hired a publicist as an emerging artist, I would imagine you feel the same. 

How to Collect Global Publishing Royalties From Spotify

Let’s get this out of the way: if you have music on Spotify, Apple Music, or any other digital streaming platform, you are probably missing out on publishing royalties. 

Jack Harlow and Shaboozey’s Management Company has Range

This week, Ari is joined by Matt Graham to discuss the evolution of artist management and the inner workings of Range Media Partners.

This “Artist Manager” on LinkedIn Doesn’t Have a Clue

This so-called industry insight on LinkedIn isn’t just wrong — it’s harmful to artists.

Bandzoogle launches Merch Table Lite: a customizable commission-free online merch storefront for musicians

Musicians can now effortlessly set up a customized, commission-free online storefront using Bandzoogle’s new Merch Table Lite plan—without building a full website.

How This Artist Manager Deepens the Fan Relationship and Prioritizes Mental Health

This week, Ari is joined by Jaclyn O'Connell—artist manager and media strategist—to talk touring, fan growth, and career sustainability.

How To Make It in Country Music from Bailey Zimmerman and Nate Smith’s Manager

This week, Ari is joined by Simon Tikhman, the co-founder of The Core Entertainment, to discuss how to break as a country artist today.
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How This UK Indie Label Sold 25K Records For 1 Band First Week

This week, Ari is joined by Mark Orr, founder of Lab Records, to break down modern indie label deals, marketing, and artist strategy.
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