BTB Ep 65: The IFPI report: Are labels really investing enough in A&R?; Grammys talk

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.in the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the recent report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) discussing the amount of money record labels invested in A&R in 2015. The report claims that labels are investing plenty in developing artists. But is that actually true? Ryan and Dave do a deep dive into the statistics to give a realistic assessment, showing how labels are not fostering talent like they should.In the next segment, Ryan and Dave debut a new segment, "Dave Has a Big Pronouncement to Make." It is an important pronouncement that will change the way you think of dinner and dessert. Then, your favorite Break the Business Duo break down this year's slate of Grammy nominees.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. 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.