Al Branch joins the SBMN Podcast for a conversation about music marketing, artist development, relationships, and the evolution of the music industry.Al sits down with Elio for a one-on-one conversation about his journey through the business, the relationships and experiences that shaped his career, the lessons he learned along the way, and his perspective on what it takes to successfully build, position, and market an artist.We talk about how the music industry used to operate compared to today, how marketing has changed, the importance of relationships, artist development, branding, promotion, and understanding the business that exists around the music.Al also shares insight from his years of experience working in the industry, what artists and executives can learn from the past, and why understanding both the creative and business sides of music remains essential.This is a conversation about the people, strategy, relationships, and decisions behind the music.Presented by StarBlaze Music News / SBMNFOLLOW STARBLAZE MUSIC NEWSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/starblazemusicnews/Website: www.starblazemusicnews.comHOSTED BY ELIO@gregdomond@nobodytaughtusownershipwww.gregdomond.comGUESTAL BRANCHInstagram: @albranchbpgWANT TO BE FEATURED?Artists • Executives • Producers • Songwriters • Managers • CreativesTo be considered for an interview or performance — or to recommend someone we should feature:Instagram: @starblazemusicnewsOffice: 646.814.0100Web: Starblazemusicnews.comSubscribe to SBMN for artist interviews, live performances, music conversations, and stories from the artists, executives, creatives, and people shaping music and culture.