Spotify had its moment. What’s next?
In a recent LinkedIn article, I reflect on Spotify’s impact on the music industry and ask whether its scale-driven streaming model has reached its limits. From low artist payouts and...
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Hi, I’m Christian, founder of SPOZZ. SPOZZ was created to give artists back what matters most: ownership, fair economics, and a direct relationship with their fans. It is a place where independent creators can grow sustainable careers, and where supporters become part of a real community that values music, creativity, and transparency over algorithms and gatekeepers.
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The New Music Economy: How SPOZZ Is Flipping the System for Artists and Fans
In my latest LinkedIn post, I introduce the concept of the New Music Economy and explain how SPOZZ is challenging the traditional streaming model. From artist ownership and fair payouts to...
Why Artists earn Pennies and how Direct-to-Fan Music Licensing could change the Game
In another LinkedIn deep dive, I break down why most artists earn only pennies from streaming and how indirect distribution, revenue pooling, and layers of middlemen distort the economics...
The Most Intermediated Industry: Why Music fails its Creators
In one of my LinkedIn essays, I analyze why the music industry remains the most intermediated sector in the creator economy and how this structure consistently fails its creators. By...
Do you own the Tube — or does the Tube own you?
In a recent LinkedIn article, I take a critical look at YouTube’s creator economy and ask who really owns the relationship with the audience. From revenue splits and algorithmic dependence...
Does SPOZZ fulfill the EDI Criteria of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In a recent LinkedIn article, I explain why EDI is not a marketing label for SPOZZ but part of its core architecture. From fair, transparent payouts and artist ownership to open...
The Structural Challenges of the Music Industry: Why Artists Are Losing Out
In a personal LinkedIn reflection, I examine the structural challenges of today’s music industry and why so many artists are losing out despite record revenues. Using real numbers and...
Streaming Models: Pooling Versus Pay Per Stream
In a detailed LinkedIn analysis, I compare pooled streaming models with pay-per-stream approaches and take a critical look at how Spotify distributes income among creators. The article...
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