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Island Records founder Chris Blackwell gives advice to emerging artists on how best to exploit traditional and new methods to build the dedicated fan base that will be your launch pad to widespread success.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about the need for musicians today to consider the power and importance of video to their careers especially in terms of how video shapes public perception and aids in introducing people to new artists.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell shares his view on the problems facing the music industry today, especially as regards the dominance of finance and accounting concerns over creative and artist-development concerns, and the consequences of this situation.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, analyzes the response of the major record labels to the advent of downloadable music, and discusses some of the marketing opportunities available that the majors have thus far missed out on.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about the need for record labels and the industry at large to return to the practice of letting new artists have time to develop. He also touches upon how "singles driven" today's music consumer has become, and the effect of that mentality on record companies.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, discusses why he feels that musicians should first concentrate on regional success when getting their careers started, rather than shooting for national success immediately.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell draws on his fifty-year career to illustrate for label executives and artist managers the delicate craft of developing an artists career and music.

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, talks about how he went about putting out his very first record, in 1959.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell discusses the key habits and character traits that will help ensure you have a long and fulfilling career working in the music business.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell gives his thoughts on why artists and other music industry players must make an effort to know every aspect of the music business, as well as the opportunities you give up and the risks you assume when you dont.