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Beyoncé's Streaming Strategy, Explained
Netflix, Tidal, and Spotify all serve different roles in Queen Bey's strategic plan.
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Dan Runcie
Rolling Loud is Not 'Hip-Hop Coachella'
The growing hip-hop festival is often compared to Coachella, but two events are like night and day.
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Dan Runcie
How Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Can Continue
Nipsey Hussle's mission was still in progress, but luckily he left his playbook behind.
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Dan Runcie
What Hip-Hop Gets Wrong About Master P and No Limit
Today's artists want what Master P achieved, but they need to understand why his record label's strategy would be less effective today.
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Dan Runcie
Why Def Jam Should Split the Record Label
The hip-hop label is on to something with its new Rap Camp, but can maximize its value as a separate business unit.
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Dan Runcie
'Red Table Talk,' 'The Shop,' and the Viral Content Trap
Both Jada Pinkett Smith and LeBron James' shows need to balance their desire for evergreen content and the urge to cover the hot story.
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Dan Runcie
Why Kanye West is Bound to Keep Fighting for Ownership
Ye's lawsuit against EMI Music Publishing is understandable, but his pattern of business decisions may lead to similar challenges down the road.
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Dan Runcie
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