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Jun 20, 2025
Dive into the chaotic landscape of the music industry, where artists are reeling from a prolonged TikTok ban that hampers audience connection. Explore why touring is on the decline as inflation and market conditions create hurdles. Discover buzz around Hybe's stock surge, especially with BTS's anticipated comeback stirring excitement. Get ready for a lively discussion about the Mad Max-like survival tactics needed to navigate today's entertainment chaos!
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TikTok Ban Deadline Extended Again
- The TikTok ban deadline was extended again, showing the ongoing uncertainty and delay in enforcement.
- This saga is so prolonged it might be better called a suggested sale rather than a forced one.
Music Industry as Mad Max World
- Tatiana Cirisano describes today's music industry as a Mad Max post-apocalyptic battle for scarce audience attention and money.
- This zero-sum environment pits major players like Lucien Grange and Daniel Eck against each other in a fight for resources.
Streaming as Battle for Attention
- The intense competition in streaming mirrors a classic cartoon where the Pink Panther battles for a prized bone.
- This highlights how audience attention is fought over aggressively in the streaming era.