

Toby Bennett, "Corporate Life in the Digital Music Industry: Remaking the Major Record Label from the Inside Out" (Bloomsbury, 2024)
Dec 5, 2024
Toby Bennett, a Senior Lecturer in Media, Culture & Organisation at the University of Westminster, dives into the inner workings of the digital music industry. He discusses the evolving challenges for major record labels in adapting to digital change. Insights include the impact of contemporary capitalism and the complexities of rights management. Bennett also sheds light on corporate culture, emphasizing the balance between professionalization and cultural integrity. Engaging anecdotes about the dynamics at fictional Soniverse Records reveal the industry's competitive nature and the significance of creativity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Digital Music Landscape
01:51 • 14min
An Ethnographic Insight into Major Record Labels
15:50 • 4min
Dynamics of Corporate Culture in Music
19:46 • 14min
Navigating Professionalization and Cultural Integrity in the Music Industry
34:04 • 4min
Navigating Digital Music's Dual Challenges
38:20 • 8min