Tag Archive | music business

10 Questions Music Tech Startup Founders Should Ask When Choosing An Accelerator or Incubator

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It is not news that the world of business accelerators and incubators is booming. The Top 15 incubators attract thousands of applicants for each cohort submission period. With over 50% of startups raising over $1 million each in additional financing after graduating a top program, many eager young entrepreneurs flock to these opportunities hoping to breakthrough.

Unfortunately, with only a 1% admission rate, getting accepted to Harvard Business School may be easier than a top accelerator or incubator program.

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Panelist Spotlight: Jeremy Gruber, Vice President of Digital Marketing & Strategy at Concord Music Group / SAE Institute 3rd Annual Tech Expo ‘Social Media In A Changing Music Industry’ Panel Moderated by Dae Bogan

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Panelist Spotlight: Jeremy Gruber is the Vice President of Digital Marketing & Strategy at the leading independent record label, Concord Music Group.  He leads digital, social media, CRM and direct to consumer strategies for company’s diverse portfolio of labels.  His team works with legacy artists including Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Gregg Allman, legendary Jazz including Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck as well as newer acts including Seether, Spoon, St. Vincent and Little Dragon.  Prior to working at Concord, Jeremy ran digital marketing at 10th Street Entertainment and Eleven Seven Music working with marquis rock acts like Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry and Papa Roach.

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Power Networking At A Music Conference

The music industry is an ever-evolving ecosystem of new modes of production and distribution, new sales channels, new marketing tactics, new technologies, new people and decision-makers, new legislation and new implications of legislation. There are many trade magazines and blogs that help to keep musicians and music industry professionals informed. However, merely reading about something new or someone important is not a sufficient way to promote yourself and make great connections. 
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