Inside the Playbook: Chris Taylor on the BIGGEST Record Label Bidding War of 1999
Chris Taylor remembers the moment Nelly Furtado’s music landed in his hands, and the chain reaction it set off.From self-made tracks and photo booth snapshots to sparking one of 1999’s biggest record ...
9 Aug 202513min
Inside the Playbook: Chris Taylor on How Artist Managers Are Gaining More Power Than Record Labels
Chris Taylor knows the role of the music manager has changed forever.In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, he shares why he launched a management company in 2024 and how managers today are building ...
8 Aug 202521min
The Manager’s Playbook 033: Chris Taylor – Last Gang Records, Drake, Nelly Furtado, Artist Management, Independent Labels, Music Law, Career Longevity & Betting on Talent
Chris Taylor has done it all: music lawyer, label founder, global executive, and now CEO of Hall of Fame Management. But his story didn’t start with a major deal. It started with a $35K personal bet o...
5 Aug 20251h 57min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Ruffalo on The Real Reason Artists Aren't Going Viral Anymore
What actually builds an artist brand in 2025?In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Nick Ruffalo to break down the modern-day strategy behind artist branding, content cre...
4 Aug 202519min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Ruffalo on The Real Secret to Engaging Music Content
In 2025, music marketing isn’t optional. It’s the engine behind every artist breakout.In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Nick Ruffalo to break down what branding, con...
3 Aug 202520min
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...
2 Aug 202521min
Inside the Playbook: Nick Ruffalo on The Real Reason Fans Aren't Connecting With Your Music
What separates artists who get skipped from those who build legacy?In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Nick Ruffalo, SVP of Digital at Big Loud Rock and founder of Unl...
1 Aug 202520min
The Manager’s Playbook 032: Nick Ruffalo - Artist Archetypes, Brand Strategy, Content Funnels, Paid Marketing, Breakthrough Moments & Building in Public
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Nick Ruffalo, SVP of Digital Marketing & Audience Engagement at Big Loud Records and founder of Unleashed, for a sharp, unfilter...
29 Jul 20252h 7min
