{"podcast":{"title":"My  .4 Cents","slug":"my-4-cents-7378183","podcast_index_feed_id":7378183,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/my-point-4-cents-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d/1751865957516-82d24e4a-c0c8-41e9-9f79-d2a7d343c62c.jpeg","author":"My Point 4 Cents","episode_count":53,"summary":"This is what musicians need to know about the music business today. Every Tuesday, music marketers Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth break down what's changed in music marketing and the music business, as well as what's currently changing in the industry. You’ll be surprised what they disagree about! To support the My Point 4 Cents and get a whole extra hour from every episode—including full interviews and ad-free banter—become a subscriber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183"},"episode":{"title":"Music Marketing 2026: Insider Predictions!","slug":"music-marketing-2026-insider-predictions","published_at":"2026-01-06T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183/music-marketing-2026-insider-predictions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183","url":"https://shows.acast.com/my-point-4-cents-podcast/episodes/music-marketing-2026-insider-predictions","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6850d41f9692e2d8d735af2d/e/695c64313edf36b7902dd7be/media.mp3","summary":"Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer, Matt Bacon, and Jesse Cannon kick off the new year by diving into the controversial subject of Drake's alleged involvement in a RICO case, touching on issues of illegal gambling, money laundering, and the ethics of stream manipulation. The conversation then shifts to predictive insights for music marketing strategies in 2026, exploring potential shifts in content trends towards more authentic and raw video formats. Behind a membership barrier, an exclusive discussion unfolds, covering Spotify's Discovery Mode and its new video feature's implications for artists. Excitingly, they announce their upcoming tour, emphasizing the community-building aspect of their live events, where musicians can connect, share experiences, and foster collaborations. Additionally, the panelists delve into the socio-economic impacts on the festival industry, AI music's rising influence, and the ongoing debate surrounding Spotify's role and reputation in the music streaming landscape. A lively discussion resonates with thoughts on the evolving dynamics of the music world, hinting at both challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing industry. Follow Andrew Southworth @andrew.southworth https://andrewsouthworth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/andrewsouthworth Follow Jesse Cannon  @jessecannon jessecannon.com Follow Dustin Boyer  @dustintheindustryplant  Follow MattBacon @bacons.bits   dropoutmedia.net sapphireeye.net   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer, Matt Bacon, and Jesse Cannon kick off the new year by diving into the controversial subject of Drake's alleged involvemen…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3250,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/my-4-cents-7378183/episodes/music-marketing-2026-insider-predictions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183/music-marketing-2026-insider-predictions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}