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Inside the Playbook: Nick Ruffalo on Why Record Labels Still Matter in 2025
The label question isn’t major vs. indie. It’s alignment vs. confusion.
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Nick Ruffalo to unpack the evolving role of record labels in 2025. They go deep into what a modern label actually offers, what artists should demand, and how smart teams are building digital departments that prioritize branding, content, and true audience engagement.
Nick shares hard-won lessons from building strategy inside Big Loud Rock, and why passion, buy-in, and internal clarity matter more than ever. Whether you’re navigating a deal or building…
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