The Untold Power of Superfans—How to Build a Loyal Audience in 2026!

Dive into the future of the music business as we sit down with Matt Jones, CEO of Medallion, on the latest MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Discover how artist-owned platforms, fan data control, and direct-to-fan communities are changing the game for sustainable music careers. Matt shares lessons from working with Imagine Dragons & Disclosure and unveils why traditional streaming and paid fan clubs just don't cut it anymore. A must-watch for artists and industry pros ready to take control! 🚀🎵 #ArtistOwnership #MusicBusiness #FanEngagement

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The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Why paid fan clubs haven't reached their potential
👉 How direct artist-to-fan relationships can create thriving careers
👉 Strategies to maximize revenue and artist control
👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd

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