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Record Labels Want Market Share, But At What Cost?

19 min • 3 juli 2025

This episode’s a bit different, no guests. I’m going solo to break down a big topic. For record labels, the market share they have relative to peers drives major decisions both macro and micro. They spend a lot to maintain that position. Is it all worth it?

01:33 Market Share’s Financial Impact

05:49 Challenges & Critiques

07:21 Cross-Industry Parallels

12:54 Indies vs. Majors

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