The Celebrity Economy in Music feat Paul Krugman, Win & Will Butler, & More
How will artists make money in ten years? Twenty-five years? In a forward-looking predictive piece in 1996, The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman wrote about “the celebrity economy,” in which “creations must make money indirectly by promoting sales of something else.” Today, artists are increasingly turning to sponsorships and ad placement for funding, and with a new generation rising to fame on YouTube and Vine rather than through record labels, traditional revenue streams will only become less valuable. Hear how industry professionals are navigating this changing landscape, what they predict lies ahead, and what they believe will be discussed at SXSW 2040.
Presented in partnership with All Things Go.
Presenters
MODERATOR
Rembert Browne
Sr Writer
Grantland
Will Butler
Artist
Arcade Fire
Tatiana Simonian
VP Branded Ent Music
Nielsen Entertainment
Paul Krugman
Professor
Princeton University
Win Butler
Arcade Fire
Nicky Berger
CEO
Berger Management
Details
Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Type
Featured Session
Theme
Technology
Level
Intermediate