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My first turn-key event is done, and whew it's FIRE! 🔥 Can't wait to tell you about it... It's an interactive journey through Black music. My exceptional friends Precious L. Williams "Killer Pitch Master" and Curtis Wallace will join me in delivering a savory gumbo of music, art and wisdom. (The last sentence sounds like Chat GPT, but it's all me! 🦐😁) It's perfect as a done-for-you #BlackHistoryMonth event, but just like the Black Music it celebrates, the experience will impact and inspire all audiences. *** Want to know more? Respond with "𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬" below and I'll DM details. *** This is the first of a handful of events I'll have on hand as an "off the shelf" option. Customizable to fit your needs, but the heavy lifting is done in advance... What do you think?

Today's the last day to get early bird registration for SxSW! FinTech Law Firm is going for the first time. if you have any pro tips, leave them below in the comments! And if you're going and want to connect, send me a DM!

The first half of this year has been incredible for Farrago's live music agency! With our new hire Louis Vellacott taking the helm, we've expanded our reach, partnering with amazing venues like Soho House & Co, Bubba Hospitality Group, and Brixton Jamm. While working with new pubs, we’ve discovered a key trend: many pubs post-pandemic are struggling with razor-thin margins (as low as 0.5%). Despite the potential boost in footfall and bar sales, many pubs hesitate to invest in live music. The challenge? Uncertainty. They worry about drawing enough of the local crowd to justify the cost of the musicians. We think we’ve found a couple solutions to this problem: 1) Free Drinks Promotions: We've partnered with Diageo (thanks to Emma Hamilton and the rest of the team) on free drink promotions at select pubs. This win-win-win strategy boosted pub attendance & sales while giving Diageo valuable exposure to a passionate music audience. 2) Tap into a Wider Music Community: Farrago goes beyond local crowds. We connect pubs with a network of music fans eager to discover new artists: the Farrago community. This expands their customer base significantly. Do you know a pub or venue that could benefit from the power of grassroots live music? Visit www.farrago.club/agency to learn more or reach out to us at [email protected] 

What happens when you pair a calendar full of world-class academic lectures, musical performances, and community events with lackluster attendance? Not much. That's why the event staff at Caltech turned to the professionals at AudienceView. Thanks to Solutions Expert Jeremy and product integration with Intuit Mailchimp, the team can now effectively promote events to more than 7,500 patrons. If you're in the Pasadena area, check out these upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/ePQaxv8Z (We're already jealous of the weather and the fun you'll be having) #integrationsolutions #emailmarketingstrategy

Hot off the press! SFCM is hosting its Summer Institute for Arts Leadership this June. The weeklong, seminar-style immersive experience is aimed at developing the entrepreneurs, arts administrators, and self-directed performers and ensembles of today and tomorrow. "When people think about a career in music, they are thinking about just heading in there and practicing, but there is so much more to it," said SFCM's Chair of Professional Development, Kristen Klehr. "Learning the ins and outs of the industry will set you up for success." Learn more and register! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dtqjG6XY

Grammy season is just around the corner! Have you ever been curious about how your favorite artists win? In this week’s blog, we break down the Recording Academy’s process. Clink the link below to learn more about the journey from submissions to voting. #grammys #grammyawards #Recordingacademy #Musicindustry #MusicBusiness #Voting

#BaggiBites Stage 22: Identity Crisis Yesterday my phone was alive with debate about this year’s Glastonbury line up - especially the headline acts. I found myself a little relieved I missed out on a ticket after all! It seems every year, its ethos and identity is questioned. This year, respected music critic Neil McCormick argued “Glastonbury has given up on rock - and turned into a children’s birthday party”. 🎸🧒 🎉 It's easy to think Glastonbury is all about the headline acts. Its difference: staying true to its original purpose and beliefs. There is something for everyone: https://lnkd.in/emwBWTS3 Arguably the lack of rock on its stages is a betrayal of the festival’s roots. And the origins of its existence: https://lnkd.in/eMzhC7K2 The identity of Britain 🇬🇧 itself has been brought into question this week, particularly in attracting the best global talent to the creative sector. I find this alarming. The government takes great pride in promoting the creative industry abroad as a key sector to invest in but post-Brexit, this is yet another example of it shooting itself in the foot: https://lnkd.in/ewWbvnTb This fantastic campaign during Black History Month used Spotify to relay speeches by black leaders - powerful, engaging, and a very strong sense of identity: https://lnkd.in/eA7a23jY On a different note, I love the new identity created for Go.Compare. Am I alone in thinking that on TV, its masot, Gio Compario 🇮🇹 is intensely annoying (but I guess that’s the point in this sector). However in digital, animated form, in combination with the new identity, it’s quite charming. Maybe time to replace the real Gio altogether?! (Remember Halifax’s Howard?) https://lnkd.in/ePekHhap Event: If you’d like to see evidence of a founder and company utterly confident in it’s vision, identity and talent, then I’d recommend you see 100 Years of Disney 🐭 at the ExCel: https://lnkd.in/eKecQ8vx This week’s 'Legend Slot': after HMV picking up ‘Specialist Retailer of the Year’ at last week’s Retail Week Awards, I was thrilled to see vinyl records included in the Office for National Statistics Inflation Index for the first time in 32 years. Quite a turnaround 🎶 https://lnkd.in/eUUvmMFW Quote of the week: Walt Disney telling the story of Mickey’s creation: “He popped into my mind onto a drawing pad…on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner.” #identity #branding #storytelling 

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LEADEROLOGY's official definition of #FearlessAuthenticity is the conviction to act in alignment with your purpose and principles, while creating space for others to the same. However, we love Eric Hutcherson's (Universal Music Group) spin on it! 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐭? #LeadershipCourage #CorporateTransformation #Peer150 ➤➤ ICYMI, here's where you can catch the full segment https://hubs.li/Q02hF9_w0

New Post: Bad Bunny Achieves 23rd No. 1 on Latin Airplay With ‘Un Preview’ - https://lnkd.in/gpd49qKT - A week after crowning multiple Billboard year-end charts, Bad Bunny adds a new chart achievement to his roster as “Un Preview” ascends 2-1 on the Latin Airplay ranking dated Dec. 2. The song’s new coronation follows its command on Latin Rhythm Airplay, for a third week in charge. “Un Preview” checks into the penthouse on Latin Airplay with 10.3 million audience impressions earned in the U.S. during the Nov. 17-23 tracking week, according to Luminate. That’s a 14% gain from the week prior, which sends Myke Towers’ “LaLa” to No. 6, after two weeks atop, with 16% dip, to 7.8 million impressions. As “Preview” takes the lead, Bad Bunny earns his 23rd champ, thus tying with Maluma for the fifth-most No. 1s overall, since Latin Airplay began in 1994. As the Top Latin Artist of 2023 “previews” a new No. 1, here’s the list of all artists with as many or more: 36, J Balvin 33, Ozuna 32, Enrique Iglesias 28, Daddy Yankee 23, Bad Bunny 23, Maluma The new No. 1 also continues Bad Bunny’s chart-topping achievements as a soloist. Among his 23 champs, “Preview” becomes his eighth solo leader, unaccompanied by any other act. Further, it’s the second No. 1 song as a soloist with an English-language title, after “Where She Goes” topped Latin Airplay last August. Let’s take a look at those solo winners: Peak Date, Title, Weeks at No. 1 March 14, 2020, “Vete,” one Aug. 1, 2020, “La Dificil, one June 6, 2020, “Yo Perreo Sola,” two Sept. 4, 2021, “Yonaguni,” one July 30, 2022, “Moscow Mule,” one Sept. 24, 2022, “Titi Me Preguntó,” one Aug. 12, 2023, “Where She Goes,” one Dec. 2, 2023, “Un Preview” Elsewhere, as mentioned, “Preview” rebounds to its No. 1 high for a third week on Latin Rhythm Airplay. - Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR