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# Major Labels Still Invest in Music (Kinda)
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/major-labels-still-invest-in-music-kinda/
- Published: 2012-11-26T09:42:02.000Z
- Updated: 2012-11-26T09:42:02.000Z
- Description: (Click on image to enlarge) The IFPI recently released a report that included the typical investment by a major record company in a newly-signed artist. According to the report, major. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/11/major-labels-still-invest-in-music-kinda.html]
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- Tags: Music Think Tank, Hoyt Emerson, IFPI, independent artist, Investing in Music, Major Labels, Natalie Cheng, new artist, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49

[![Label_investment_breakdown](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d3e25f98d970c-200wi "Label_investment_breakdown")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d3e25f98d970c-pi?ref=hypebot.com)

  
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The  
IFPI recently released a report that included the typical investment by  
a major record company in a newly-signed artist. According to the  
report, major labels still invest a hefty amount ($750,000-1.4 million)  
in new artists. 

On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/major-labels-still-invest-in-music-kinda.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Hoyt Emerson** looks at the numbers  
and breaks them down for an indie act. Looking at the numbers, do you  
think major labels could be more successful in pushing smaller, touring  
groups instead of putting all their eggs in one basket?

“Indie  
bands thrive on having personal relationships with their fans. Knowing  
them and staying in touch with them. This can be done insanely **cheap**.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/major-labels-still-invest-in-music-kinda.html?ref=hypebot.com))

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