Trapital

Dan Runcie
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Trapital

Gain insights from businesses in music, media, and entertainment. Trapital founder Dan Runcie and various guests break down the cultural trends that shape the rest of the economy. Learn more at https://trapital.co

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Winners and Losers of 2024: Part 2

    Here’s Part 2 of the winners and losers of 2024 in streaming, artist, and record label with Zack O’ Malley Greenburg. We talked about the shifting terrain of the music industry, down to the decline of festival headliners and the emergence of “Peak Superstar”. Hope you enjoy! 02:00 Live music - winners and losers 08:22 M&A - winners and losers 24:38 Comeback players of the year 28:13 Honorable mentions

    30 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Winners and Losers of 2024: Part 1

    Here are our winners and losers of 2024 in streaming, artist, and record label. Part 2 coming in a few days. Hear me and Zack O’ Malley Greenburg break it all down! 00:00 Streaming - winners and losers 15:23 Artist - winners and losers 26:00 Record Label - winners and losers Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week!

    36 min

  3. DEC 19

    What Superfans Really Want with SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton - Trapital Summit

    Here’s my fireside chat with Eliah Seton, CEO of SoundCloud, from our Trapital Summit. We talked about the company’s sale process, how it became profitable, SoundCloud as a platform for tastemakers, and more. Hope you enjoy! 06:25 Connecting music creators and fans 07:48 How SoundCloud became profitable 13:30 Adding value for superfans 20:24 Helping smaller artists monetize and engage fans 25:26 The latest on the sale process 29:42 AI and artist autonomy will alter music

    29 min

  4. DEC 16

    The State of Hip-Hop with Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun - Trapital Summit

    Here’s my fireside chat with Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam, and our Trapital Summit. We talked about the evolving landscape of Universal Music Group, fluidity of music genres, the state of hip-hop, and the role of artist development. Hope you enjoy! 04:31 Def Jam's evolution 11:32 Hip-hop’s current state and influence across genres 20:29 Artist development 28:11 Afrobeats' global rise. This episode was brought to you by music creation platform Splice.

    27 min

  5. DEC 12

    The Future of Music Creation with Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava - Trapital Summit

    At our Trapital Summit, we had a fireside chat on the overlooked areas of music with Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava and MIDiA Research’s Tati Cirisano. They discussed why it matters to invest in the new generation of talent, the tension between creators and rightsholders, and AI’s influence in music creation. Hope you enjoy! 08:22 Exploring differences between recorded music and creator tools. 08:56 Focus on creative vision, subscription model success. 12:34 Creating tools for human-centered artistic expression. 16:31 AI enhances music accessibility while preserving creativity. 20:23 Striving for better tools, UI in post-AI. 21:48 Music's influence grows beyond TikTok expectations. 25:34 Focus on nurturing young creators and fans. 26:36 Conversations between creators and rights holders challenging. This episode was brought to you by Hangout. All your music in one place. Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.

    29 min

  6. DEC 9

    Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode with Believe’s Denis Ladegaillerie - Trapital Summit

    At our Trapital Summit, we had to talk about Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode. We were joined by the founder and CEO of Believe, Denis Ladegaillerie. Believe is global music company that owns TuneCore and had its IPO in 2021. But in 2024, a consortium led by Ladegaillerie tried to take the company private, while fending of a takeover attempt from Warner Music Group. We talked about that experience, Believe’s plans to 2025, and more. Note: This conversation was recorded on October 3, 2024, before Universal Music Group’s claims for copyright infringement from Believe. The topic was not discussed in our conversation. This episode was brought to you by Amy Allen, who is shaping today’s music one hit at a time. For your awards consideration. Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.

    28 min

  7. DEC 6

    Unpacking The Value of Music

    The global value of music copyright is now $45.5 billion. In this episode, we'll explore the global music market with friend of the pod, Spotify’s former chief economist, Will Page. We examine how glocalization is transforming the industry from Colombia to Brazil, Mexico, and beyond. We'll also discuss the difference between value and volume, streaming revenue, the need for better measurement of emerging markets, and more.** Stay tuned as we unravel the complexities and opportunities of the music world's evolution. Let’s dive in! 04:13 Vinyl’s growth and impact 07:02 The North-South divide 12:36 The State of Streaming 15:36 Non-American artists 17:17 Colombian music - import and exports 25:20 Brazilian market dynamics 26:58 Looking beyond market share This episode was brought to you by Too Lost, the all-in-one technology solution for musicians and record labels. Learn more here. Listen in for our Chartmetric Stat of the Week.

    29 min

  8. DEC 4

    What is Drake's Goal?

    Aubrey Graham has taken two legal actions against Universal Music Group, Spotify, iHeartMedia, after the success of "Not Like Us." Are Drake's claims of inflated streams and defamation of character valid? Even if they are, what is Drake's end game with all of this? Listen to me and Brian "Z" Zisook, Audiomack co-founder, break it all down. This episode is brought to you by elgato, my go-to for podcasting.

    33 min
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Gain insights from businesses in music, media, and entertainment. Trapital founder Dan Runcie and various guests break down the cultural trends that shape the rest of the economy. Learn more at https://trapital.co

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  • Creator
    Dan Runcie
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    255
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Trapital

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