Executive intelligence on entertainment, business, and global culture. Founded by Anderson "AC" Cotton for the decision-makers who shape tomorrow.
The global distribution landscape is undergoing a seismic consolidation. Strategic partnerships between major labels, independent distributors, and tech platforms are reshaping how music reaches audiences worldwide.
The global distribution landscape is undergoing a seismic consolidation. Strategic partnerships between major labels, independent distributors, and tech platforms are reshaping how music reaches audiences worldwide.
A new wave of music platforms is challenging the streaming royalty model, targeting the systemic inequity that leaves the vast majority of artists earning fractions of a cent per stream.
Icon Concerts has made a strategic hire that signals a new era for independent touring infrastructure. The appointment of Jesse Stoll positions the company for aggressive global expansion.
The Hollywood Bowl's Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure upgrade is more than a connectivity story — it's a blueprint for how premium venues can future-proof the live experience and command higher ticket premiums.
Building long-term wealth requires intentional planning and disciplined execution. This guide breaks down the foundational principles of personal investment strategy for the modern professional.
Community investment is not charity — it is economic strategy. When Black communities invest in their own infrastructure, businesses, and institutions, the returns compound across generations.
Intentionality is the difference between wealth accumulation and financial drift. A structured investment plan aligned with personal goals is the foundation of lasting financial independence.
Impact investing in marginalized communities represents one of the most underutilized opportunities in modern finance. The social return on investment is measurable, and the financial returns are competitive.
Singapore's 58th National Day was a masterclass in national identity — a small nation with outsized ambition celebrating decades of deliberate progress with precision and pride.
The mental frameworks that produce elite athletic performance — discipline, strategic thinking, team cohesion — translate directly into business excellence. The correlation is not coincidental.
Global travel is not tourism — it is intelligence gathering. Experiencing different cultures, economies, and systems firsthand sharpens the strategic perspective of any executive.
The 2023 WGA strike exposed the structural fault lines of the streaming era — residuals, AI usage rights, and the fundamental question of who captures value in the content economy.
