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HYBE: Prioritizing Transmedia Storytelling With Music IP
The K-pop Record Label behind BTS that's building content universes originating from music.
Where Do Music Catalog Valuations Go From Here
How rising interest rates may impact the music IP M&A market.
Down The Rabbit Hole: Music & Technological Innovation
How the Recorded Music Industry is on the Cusp of Change.
Axie Infinity: Infinite Opportunity or Infinite Peril?
Co-Written by Aaron Bush, Lars Doucet, Abhimanyu Kumar, Anthony Pecorella, and Alderbrook’s Jimmy Stone. (Published in Naavik’s Master the Meta)
IP, Games, & The Future of Transmedia
Transmedia is the final frontier of storytelling. This essay discusses what makes transmedia work, why video games will play a larger role, and how leading entertainment companies can adapt to changing times.
A Rake Too Far? Spotify & the Music Middle Class
Do streaming platforms, such as Spotify, pay rightsholders a “fair” amount? This article focuses specifically on how music’s middle class is faring in the streaming world.
Why Music Royalties Are an Attractive Asset Class
In the current market environment of low yields and interest rates, music royalties are an increasingly attractive asset class. Their low correlation with macroeconomic performance and high-income potential have resulted in more investors taking notice of their financial potential. (Published in Toptal’s Blog)