Spotify CEO states he has secured funds to purchase Arsenal FC

by: Ariel King May 4, 2021 Following the Super League controversy that occurred in the month of April, where several of Europe’s most famous soccer clubs said they planned to join a closed competition, followed the idea’s quick subsequent undoing, Spotify‘s CEO, Daniel Ek, expressed interest in purchasing famed English Premier League Club, Arsenal. Now, …

Saturday Night Session 048: Chill Out with Armada Music’s CEO Maykel Piron as he discusses his ‘Chill Executive Officer’ series and gives advice to up-and-comers – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Apr 24, 2021 Armada Music‘s co-founder and CEO Maykel Piron has what many would refer to as ‘the golden touch’ in dance music. Piron has had a storied career building multiple successful businesses, and the industry’s monumental growth can be credited in part to his vision and dedication to commercializing dance music …

Social media reacts to Spotify CEO wanting to buy Arsenal FC: “Pay the artists first”

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed an interest in buying Arsenal FC if it was ever to go up for sale. It comes after thousands of angry fans amassed outside the club’s Emirates Stadium prior to its game against Everton on Friday (April 23) to protest its current owner, American billionaire Stan Kroenke. Arsenal were …

Burning Man CEO Provides Detailed Update on Festival’s 2021 Edition

Marian Goodell, the CEO of Burning Man Project, has released a video providing an update on the decision to plan the festival’s 2021 edition. While it is still too soon to know whether or not there will be a gathering on the playa this year, Goodell did provide a timeline on when we can expect …

John Vitti, CEO of VersusGame, on How Content Creators Can Take Advantage of the Gaming Economy

This story was co-authored with Amanda Montgomery and Hannah O. Following the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the gaming economy exploded as people searched for new forms of entertainment. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the global gaming market reached a value of $174.9 billion in 2020, representing a 19.6% year-over-year increase. John Vitti, CEO of VersusGame, …

Live Nation CEO Predicts Huge 2022 for International Tours & Events

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino predicts live music will bounce back in 2022. The entertainment company’s share price just reached an all-time high, peaking at $91.18. This is approximately $15 higher than pre-pandemic shares and reflects the demand for live events to return. Reading Festival and Creamfields are cited as proof of this demand, as both have …

Ed Brew (LabelRadar CEO) on How to Promote, Market, and Brand Your Music

Click here to listen on your favorite podcast provider. This week, Ed Brew sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast. Ed Brew is the CEO of the popular demo submission site LabelRadar. He has an extensive history in the music industry, working with brands such as Universal, Monstercat, Trap Nation, and running campaigns for …