Music: Music and marketing strategies • English Conversation Questions

What role does marketing play in the success of a musician or music group?
How has the rise of streaming services changed the way music is marketed?
Do you think musicians should be responsible for their own marketing, or is it better left to professionals?
What are some examples of successful music marketing campaigns that you can think of?
Do you think music streaming algorithms, like those used on Spotify, have an impact on what music becomes popular?
How do social media platforms, like Instagram and TikTok, influence the way music is marketed?
Do you think music marketing strategies that rely on shock value or controversy are ethically justifiable?
How do music labels decide which artists to sign and promote?
Do you think the music industry puts more emphasis on marketing and image than on actual talent?
What are some potential negative consequences of heavily marketing a musician or music group?
How do music marketing strategies differ between different genres of music?
Do you think music marketing should be regulated in any way?
Do you think it’s possible for a musician to achieve success without a strong marketing campaign behind them?
What are some ways that independent musicians can effectively market themselves without a major label backing them?
Do you think music marketing has become more or less important in recent years? Why do you think this is the case?