Topic: Jimmy Iovine

4 chapters across the catalog

The Talking Stick!
Episode 958 1:34:28 - 1:36:08

958: The Talking Stick!

The Defiant Ones and Executive Producer Titles

Adam Curry discusses the HBO documentary "The Defiant Ones," which profiles Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. He notes that Gene Kirkwood, a former associate of Curry's in Los Angeles, is listed as an executive producer. This leads to a brief discussion on the significance and propagation of executive producer titles in the media industry.

Episode 518 1:53:07 - 1:58:01

518: Hot Scene

Jimmy Iovine, Daisy Music Service and Street Musicians

Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine is launching a new music service called Daisy, which aims to use algorithms to replicate the curation once provided by radio disc jockeys. In response to the decline of human curation, a plan was proposed to create a new show featuring interviews and performances by street musicians, potentially serving as filler content during host vacations.

The Future of Media
Episode 28 1:13:24 - 1:15:16

28: The Future of Media

Music Video Advertising, Product Placement, and Digital Monetization

A new business model in the music industry involves integrating heavy product placement and advertising directly into music videos. This strategy is born out of desperation to monetize content in an era where traditional revenue is failing. The hosts express skepticism about the effectiveness of brand advertising online compared to Google's search-based model.