BTB Ep 135: Sony sells Spotify shares; Ilana Broad on GDPR compliance & selecting the right PR agent

Hi Podcast Listeners! The Podcast now has its own Twitter account! Visit us @thebtbpodcast. This week, Ryan discusses Sony's sale of part of its stake in Spotify and its decision to share some of the proceeds with its artists. Is Sony being magnanimous, or is there an ulterior motive driving their actions? Ryan discusses the issue and reflects on what this story signifies for the balance of power between labels and artists in the New Music Industry. Ryan also sits down with entertainment lawyer and friend of the Podcast Ilana Broad. Ilana gives some tips on how to keep your mailing lists and websites GDPR compliant. Ryan and Ilana also discuss best practices when selecting a PR agent for your next music release. Be sure to check out Ilana by visiting www.ilanabroadesq.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.