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One Direction, Simon Cowell & Prince - The Truth About Building Pop Fame
Jacqui Quaife has worked at the heart of the UK music industry for over four decades — from running the Spandau Ballet fan club in the 80s to leading TV promotions at Syco, BMG and Sony Music for artists including One Direction, Westlife, Little Mix, Prince, Beyoncé and Britney Spears.
In this episode, Jacqui shares what really happens behind the scenes of pop stardom.
What was Simon Cowell actually like behind closed doors?
How did One Direction build global fandom before TikTok and streaming?
What was the pressure like during Prince’s “symbol” era?
We explore music PR, TV promotion…
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