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Interesting news in the automotive scene! 🌐 Lynk & Co, the Chinese-Swedish disruptor, with its 'connected' ethos, has been disrupting the industry with its focus on internet connectivity and innovative purchasing models. Today they just launched Tones by Lynk & Co in Barcelona, celebrating local artists and unique sounds. 🎵 Check out their latest vibe: https://lnkd.in/dKWRkVdj This is in line with what the brand is trying to achieve. It isn't just about cars; it's about creating a lifestyle. They've been hitting music festivals, hosting private events for their customers, and building a community that goes beyond the road. As they prepare to hit the UK next year with their subscription-based model, I'm curious: will Brits embrace this trendy and exclusive offering, or stick to the familiar? What's your take on Lynk & Co's disruptive entry into the UK market? 🤔 #LynkAndCo #AutomotiveInnovation #FutureOfMobility

Monumental spectacle. At Sphere, the 21st-century rock concert (and beyond) undergoes a transformative redefinition in a sonic and visual arena unprecedented in its grandeur. This expansive art and music experience serve as the hallmark of the inauguration of this cutting-edge venue. The U2:UV Achtung Baby Live spectacle reshaped the Las Vegas skyline with a multimedia show that transcended genres, fueled by notable artistic collaborations and revolutionary technology. Describing the sheer scale of this undertaking and the accompanying emotions is challenging; this venture not only reshapes the industry but also alters the perception of collective experiences. Among the key contributors to this endeavor, HOLOPLOT's objective was to craft unparalleled sound experiences, serving as a testament to a long-term vision. Pump up the volume. # 189 TECH, United States 👇 The link to the featured news is in the first comment below. If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write me privately. Roman Sick, Erik Hockman, HOLOPLOT #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owners.

5 Questions with Matt Taranto LOVE POLICE ATM #AccessAllAreas If you have a favourite band tee, it’s likely thanks to Love Police ATM - the largest artist merchandise company in Australia & New Zealand. The Love Police ATM team design and sell merch at over 700 shows per year, covering everything from your local gig and even sell-out stadium shows ... including Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tours.  We sat down with Tour Manager Matt Taranto to learn more. Q: Thanks for the chat! First up, what made you want to work at Love Police ATM? A: It all stems from my love of music and being able to work with bands of all sizes, be it international or local artists. I was never musical myself, so I knew I was never going to be on stage. What I did know is that merchandise was a great option and fortunately I got a shot early on. I started by counting t-shirts, doing whatever I could really. I thoroughly enjoyed it and moved up from there. There’s a lot that can be done at Love Police ATM, from working in the warehouse to packing orders, managing national tours and getting out to the shows. Q: Do you have a favourite tour that you’ve worked on? A: I’d say one of the biggest ones I ever did was Adele in 2017. it was my first go at a stadium show. You’re booking your trucks; we have tents everywhere and touring reps who work with you on a tour of that size. It was a great experience. One of my favourite events was Knotfest last year. Working directly at the event with the band was a fantastic experience. Working at Love Police ATM allows you to get up close to the action, which is cool. You know, there’s something special about band merch – we all have our favourite piece. Q: Absolutely, and we have the responsibility to give them something cool. A: There’s a fine line between artist merchandise and fashion. Some of the more established artists these days try to go down a fashion path, but it’s the classic black t-shirt with a band logo and tour dates, that’s what most people want. Q: Have you seen artist merchandise trends change over time? A: For sure, there used to just be two t-shirts and a stubby holder, or something like that - that would be the full range. Now there are printed jackets, jerseys, track pants, socks and more. We see demand for a lot of new pieces. There’s a market for more bespoke items. It’s a great time to be a fan. Q: You’ve worked at Love Police ATM for well over ten years, what makes it so special? A: The community here is great, all the staff get on really well. We’re lucky that we’re a tight-knit group of people, we always try to lift each other up. We bounce ideas off each other, it’s a great creative way to work. The more you learn, the more scope you can get regarding responsibilities – there’s no real ceiling to a lot of it. If you enjoy one part of the business, you can branch out.

I spent 🎊New Years Eve with someone I haven't seen in 15 years, and he hasn't changed a bit 🎹 My wife and I were two of the 20,000+ in attendance for Billy Joel's show at UBS Arena. (If you were there, I was the one in the tophat and bowtie.) We were really looking forward to it, as the last time either of us had seen him live was in 2007. But he opened the show with a really interesting joke: “I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is we don't have any new music to play.” That’s true. Billy hasn't released a new album or even a new song in more than 30 years, ending his recording career in 1993 with The River of Dreams. But even without new music, and while many of his rivals like Bruce Springsteen and Elton John (who charted as recently as last year🤯) continue to record and release new tracks, Billy Joel endures enough to have a monthly residency at MSG that's lasted almost a decade. How? I think there are two reasons, both of which are about marketing: 1️⃣. Strong brands endure. When most people think about Billy Joel, the same themes come up. Piano Man. Singer/songwriter. New York boy with Long Island roots. 70s/80s pop music. A little attitude. Maybe a little cocky but grounded. Above all, it's his authenticity. He tells it like it is. He writes relatable stories. His content is timeless. (Seriously, listen to Allentown and tell me how that song is MORE relevant in 2024 than it was in the 80s.) Everything he's done in his career has reinforced that core brand, and it's why it still works 50 years later. 2️⃣. More content isn't always the answer. Whenever anyone asks Billy when he's going to make new music, he always gives the same answer, “I don't have anything else to say.” That's really important. He knows what NOT to do, and isn't going to chase trends and fads because it doesn't help him or his brand. It might not have seemed like it at the time, but the best move of his career was simply saying “these are the 100+ songs I've written and I'm going to mix and match them for the rest of my life.” As a native Long Islander I'm born with a gene that predisposes me to Billy Joel fandom. But as a lifelong marketer, I can also appreciate a brand that's been carefully cultivated over the course of 5 decades, and is as strong now as its ever been. BTW the punchline of the joke was that the good news is he'd get right to the hits. Just like he's been doing for the past 30 years 😁

I have been observing Rabanne on LinkedIn for a while. Top 3 things I love about them are; ✅ Consistent high quality contents ✅ Clear brand DNA & positioning ✅ New perspective beyond fashion For example, when I look at this collection, I see little coordination between each piece. BUT when you put them all together, they are unique and striking! So maybe is not always about #connectingthedots but how we ‘Make difference dots work together’. Btw, they use awesome music too 👍 #bestpractice #fashionmarketing #fridayinspiration

SERG: His Lost Interview with Studio 2069 ~ The SHOW! Read the full article: SERG, His Lost Interview with Studio 2069 ~ The SHOW! Uncovering the Music and Being an Artist ▸ https://lttr.ai/ANNZa #llstudio2069 #UntoldStory #LostInterview #RelentlessPursuit #ExclusiveGlimpse #SergSArtisticJourney #>Photo #PodcastEnthusiasts #WisdomShared #OvercomesChallenges #TodaySBlogPost

Uncovering the Music and Being an Artist Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AOJGM #llstudio2069 #UntoldStory #LostInterview #RelentlessPursuit #ExclusiveGlimpse #SergSArtisticJourney #>Photo #PodcastEnthusiasts #WisdomShared #OvercomesChallenges #TodaySBlogPost

Performers like Drake, Justin Bieber, and Jessie Reyez have mastered the art of aligning their personal experiences with their digital presence to build the authenticity of their lifestyle #brands. The interwoven practices of #art and #commerce have resulted in popular musical artists becoming exceptional online #marketers. What are your thoughts on the interplay between art and commerce in the music industry? Find out mine in the Ph.D. study titled "Canadians Redefining R&B: The Online Marketing of Drake, Justin Bieber, and Jessie Reyez" available at https://lnkd.in/gXXaifCc and www.dramarapope.ca #musicindustry #artandcommerce #performers #lifestylebrands #branding #onlinemarketing

New Post: Every Rolling Stones Tour, Ranked: Critic’s Picks - https://lnkd.in/g6Qvxn3N - On July 12, 1962, The Rolling (then Rollin’) Stones played their first show at the famed Marquee Club in London. By the fall of 1963 they were on the road in Europe, on the low end of a package with the Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Bo Diddley and more. Flash forward 60-plus years, and they’re filling the world’s biggest stadiums — as they have been since the mid-’70s — with the current North American leg of their Hackney Diamonds Tour. Few acts boast the kind of road resume the Stones have built over the decades. Conservative estimates put the group’s tally at more than 2,000 concerts for more than 45 million people — including an estimated 1.5 million alone on Feb. 18, 2006 at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. And sometimes it seems like Mick Jagger has worn precisely that same number of outfits during all those years of performing. Two of the Stones’ treks — A Bigger Bang from 2005-2007 and No Filter from 2017-2021 — are among the top 10 grossing tours of all time, according to Billboard Boxscore. The group’s two ’90s tours, Voodoo Lounge and Bridges to Babylon, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for that decade, and A Bigger Bang topped the 2000s. Clearly, we like it when the Stones come to town — yes we do. Why? So many reasons — not the least of which is a wealth of rock anthems the Stones dependably deliver most every time they hit the stage. There’s also staging, which is just as dependably awesome, and a sense of seeing bona fide history on display. We can certainly marvel at (and maybe be a little jealous of) Jagger’s continued vigor as he nears 81, and take comfort in the fact that Keith Richards, also 80, is still inexplicably with us despite behaviors that would take most everyone else off this mortal coil. “How do you make rock ‘n’ roll grow up? It seems to me that’s a very interesting question, and we’re the only answer,” Richards told this writer back in 2005. “When we finally croak, you’ll find out how long we can do this.” The Hackney Diamonds Tour, which began April 28 in Houston and runs through July 17 in North America, is showing that the Stones have yet to gather any moss. Invigorated by a strong new album of the same name, the early shows have featured strong performances and changing set lists, and fans are still coming in droves. And that has us thinking back over the group’s touring history, and the enormous legacy that’s been created since those Stones started rolling. Check out our ranking of the band’s 17 tours below, - #news #business #world -------------------------------------------------- Download: #Google #Font #Tester - https://lnkd.in/gKAZYbVN

🎶 The vintage musical instruments market is set to hit a high note in the next decade, thanks to a surge in music education and a newfound love for unique, historical sounds. 👜 The pre-loved luxury goods sector is also gearing up for a major growth spurt as sustainability and authenticity become the new "it" factors, and tech advancements make verifying authenticity a breeze. 💉 The tattoo artist supplies industry isn't far behind, with tech upgrades and a focus on sanitation pushing demand for top-notch supplies. 💰 And let's not forget the gold buying and selling market, predicted to shine bright as economic uncertainties push more investors towards this dependable asset. 📈 It's clear that shifts in consumer preferences, tech advancements, and economic trends are the driving forces behind these dynamic market evolutions. #VintageInstruments #MusicEducation #MarketTrends #EconomicGrowth #TechAdvancements #ConsumerPreferences