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Heard / Said on Label Logic conference calls

[HYPEBOT EXCLUSIVE] As an artist and label services company, the days at Label Logic include many conference calls with labels, managers, artists, and their teams. What is said on those calls can be illuminating and sometimes a bit… surprising.

“We work really hard, but we also know the importance of having a good time and enjoying the ride,” shares Label Logic partner Jay Gilbert. “With that in mind, here are some of our favorite things we’ve heard or said on some conference calls over the years.”

The business has changed since we’ve been on this call.”

“Go to where the party is ~ don’t start your own party.

“The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

“A playlist is not a marketing plan.”

“This is an ‘always on’ music business.”

“We are in violent agreement.”

“Don’t spill all of your candy in the lobby.”

“There is no silver bullet.”

“It’s a meritocracy.”

“If you’re explaining, you’re losing.”

“85% of videos on Facebook are watched with the sound off.”

“You don’t have to hire US, but you need to hire someone.”

“If you’re looking for ROI you’re in the wrong business.”

“If it was that easy, everyone would do it.”

“Flying in formation.”

“There is nothing more dangerous than an educated person outside of their field of expertise.”

“I didn’t ‘sell out,’ I ‘bought in.’”

“There’s always a chance but as of now there’s no chance.”

“We’ll get back to you with a proposal within 24 hours.”

“It’s not fraud, it’s marketing.”

“We’re not clock-watchers.”

“You might as well put the money in a bucket and set it on fire.”

“What’s keeping you up at night?”

“What’s the narrative?”

“It’s ok, I know someone at Spotify” (Apple, Amazon, YouTube etc.)

“What could go wrong?”

“Half of my advertising doesn’t work, I just don’t know which half.”

“Analysis is like a lamppost. Used to illuminate or to lean on.”

“It works on my machine.”

“You say that but you don’t mean it.”

“The Trend Is Your Friend”

“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”

“Asking For A Friend”

“12 notes, 26 letters”

“Please hold your applause until the end.”

“Long-time listener, first-time caller.”

“Buy My Album, See My Show.”
“Buy My Album, See My Show.”

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