What do you think about the future of record labels?
Since you are interviewing at Capitol Records, it would be in your best interest to be prepared with some positive statements on record labels and their future outlook. Record companies have been around since the dawn, but there has been a lot of chatter regarding their footing in the entertainment industry. Speak to the interviewer about where you believe record labels will be, in the future.
"I believe that record labels are a must for any serious artist and, because of that, companies like Universal Music/Capitol Records will be around for a long time. What we will be doing is pivoting our focus more digitally than we ever have before. The competition will continue to be fierce when it comes to online and social marketing efforts for artists; however, I am ready and prepared to bring the ingenuity and grit that it takes to remain a stand-out in the entertainment industry."
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Anonymous Answer
I think that although there has never been this amount of competition for labels as a whole as there is now with streaming and the internet, I do believe that labels, specifically the big 3 will always have a secured place in the culture. There will always be artists that need that marketing push, that distribution handled, and budgets to create. Universal just secured that deal with Tik Tok as an example. We've seen record labels evolve for about 80 years now and stay relevant, I don't think that changes now.
Chad's Feedback
Providing a positive future outlook for record labels in your response is a good approach to take to this question. You provide solid reasoning to support your statement, and including an example is a nice touch. Great job!
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