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Breaking Down the Biz

Seth Schachner | StratAmericas
Apple
Latin America
Itunes
Artificial Intelligence
Latin Music
Live Nation
Ticketmaster
Ivy
Netflix
Instagram
Broadway
Music Journalism
Narnia
Streaming
Spotify
AMP Global
Motown
Napster
Warner Music Group
Digital Music

On Breaking Down the Biz, we simplify the big stuff in the business of music , entertainment, and technology. Industry insider Seth Schachner (ex Sony Music, Microsoft, AOL, Universal Music) brings you a bite-sized, insider’s guide to how the industry really works. Each week Seth is joined by the insiders who are making culture happen - the brains behind your favorite artists, movies, and media co... more

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On this episode of Breaking Down the Biz, Seth covers major recent developments in the music industry, including Universal Music Group's strategic moves with AI, TikTok partnerships, and collaborations with Live Nation, highlighting industry trends a... more

Andy Sandberg, Tony Award-winning producer and director joins Breaking Down the Biz to discuss how the financial realities of Broadway have led to strategies and innovative practices are shaping the future of theater. He and host Seth Schachner discu... more

Longtime media strategist and former NBC anchor, Tabitha Lipkin discusses the shift in content approach from legacy media has affected late night. She and host Seth Schachner reveal how legendary hosts like Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien are trans... more

Broadway producer Jason Eisner joins the podcast to explore the surprising forces driving the future of theater, from social media's explosive power to immersive experiences and global audiences. He and Seth discuss how the industry balances a histor... more

On this episode of Breaking Down the Biz, Seth Schachner covers recent developments surrounding the new Oasis documentary, Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia film and it's theatrical release strategy, and Instagram's crackdown on fake accounts.

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On this weekly update, we learn how the recent BMG and Concord merger positions itself as the unlikely fourth music major and what that means for competition, artists, and the ownership of the legendary catalogs of great artists past.

Seth Schachn... more

Bob Dylan, Nirvana, The Eagles, Foo Fighters, Joni Mitchell, the Beastie Boys - all incredible artists in their own ways. What do they have in common? They were all managed by Ron Stone, our guest on today’s podcast.

Ron has spent five decades at th... more

In this episode, Seth Schachner explores recent developments in music and entertainment, including a new Michael Jackson biopic, recent releases by Noah Kahan, Foo Fighters & U2, and delves into how AI is being integrated into the entertainment indus... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Eisner
Broadway producer, filmmaker, and former Disney development executive
Independent production and Broadway ventures
Episode: Broadway's Impending Crisis: Jason Eisner On the Business of Musical Theatre
Tom Truitt
Accomplished consultant and headhunter in Nashville, knowledgeable about Concord and BMG
Independent consultant, Nashville
Episode: Do We Have A 4th Major Label? Inside the BMG/Concord Merger with Tom Truitt
Ron Stone
Co-founder of Gold Mountain Entertainment
Gold Mountain Entertainment
Episode: What Does A Music Manager Do? With the Legendary Ron Stone
Paul Vidich
Former Warner Music Group executive, novelist
Warner Music Group
Episode: Why Apple Made A Song 99 Cents, with Paul Vidich
John Shu
Acclaimed policy/antitrust analyst discussed in intro
Bloomberg Law
Episode: A Verdict On Ticketmaster, with John Chu
Kerry Gordy
Son of Motown founder Berry Gordy; music executive and producer
Motown; Netflix
Episode: Kerry Gordy on Motown, Major Labels, and Sunday Best
Michelle Bizzy Bell
Avid music and entertainment professional, former senior VP at Roc Nation
Roc Nation
Episode: Paramount Merger, UMG Music, & Coachella, with Michelle 'Bizzy' Bell
Alfonso Perez Soto
Music industry veteran with leadership roles in Warner Music Latin America and Universal Music Latin America
AMP Global (founder)
Episode: The Power of Emerging Music Markets, with Alfonso Perez Soto
Ira Robbins
Music journalist, founder of Trouser Press
Trouser Press
Episode: The Rise and Fall of Music Journalism | Ira Robbins

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Seth Schachner
Host of Breaking Down the Biz; insider with experience at Sony Music, Microsoft, AOL, Universal Music; guides discussions and introduces guests.

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Broadway's Impending Crisis: Jason Eisner On the Business of Musical Theatre
Q: What's the top-level picture for how the business of Broadway is doing?
Broadway is in a paradoxical moment: it's enjoying a golden age in gross and attendance, yet faces a punishing economic model that makes sustainability difficult; success increasingly hinges on strategic investments, audience targeting, and new forms of storytelling.
Ivy on Music, Loss, & Legacy
Q: Is there a plan for a second Ivy record and how will the catalog be managed going forward?
Yes, a second album is planned with songs already recorded; they expect to release the first album in 2025 and the second in 2026 while continuing touring.
Ivy on Music, Loss, & Legacy
Q: What about opportunities in television, film, and licensing for your music—how did that come about?
Opportunities arose through record company pitching and early adopters in film/TV, with a note that timing and luck played a role, though the landscape is more competitive now with lower pay.
Ivy on Music, Loss, & Legacy
Q: How has digital distribution and social media affected Ivy compared to the pre-internet era?
They acknowledge social media as a tool but emphasize that their strength lies in the songs and artistry, with social media being less natural to them yet acknowledged as essential today.
Ivy on Music, Loss, & Legacy
Q: How did moving between indie and major labels impact your career trajectory and creative approach?
They experienced both indie nurturing and major label resources, found value in indie autonomy despite financial constraints, and emphasized that licensing to TV/film helped sustain them.

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A bite-sized look at the music, entertainment, and tech industries, with a veteran insider unpacking how deals get made and why shifts in power drive culture. Recent episodes center on high-stakes mergers, the evolving role of managers and artists, digital transitions from iTunes to streaming, antitrust cases affecting live events, and the growing importance of brand partnerships and markets outside traditional hubs. Across guests—from veteran managers and former label executives to policy analysts and music journalists—the show surfaces practical insights into strategy, negotiation, and the economics shaping what ends up on stages and in playlists. What stands out is the host's emphasis on concrete, deal-making context and historical hinds... more

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