Chapter

The Struggle of A&R to Get Airplay
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41:46 - 46:09 (04:23)

A former A&R executive discusses the challenge of getting records played on the radio and the different methods artists have had to resort to, such as paying for airtime on podcasts.

Clips
Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres shares how she missed out on getting a free car from a record executive, but ended up receiving a gold record for Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" on her talk show in 1998.
41:46 - 42:39 (00:52)
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Ellen DeGeneres
Summary

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres shares how she missed out on getting a free car from a record executive, but ended up receiving a gold record for Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" on her talk show in 1998.

Chapter
The Struggle of A&R to Get Airplay
Episode
How Simon Cowell from America's Got Talent Missed Out on Britney Spears' Biggest Hit | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #83
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The guest speaker talks about the struggles of getting music on radio as an A&R representative and mentions the alternative methods to promote songs, including paid promotions on podcasts.
42:39 - 45:01 (02:22)
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Music Industry
Summary

The guest speaker talks about the struggles of getting music on radio as an A&R representative and mentions the alternative methods to promote songs, including paid promotions on podcasts.

Chapter
The Struggle of A&R to Get Airplay
Episode
How Simon Cowell from America's Got Talent Missed Out on Britney Spears' Biggest Hit | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #83
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The hosts discuss a classic song, Summer Slam Jam, and reminisce on previous times they listened to it.
45:01 - 45:37 (00:36)
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Music
This podcast episode is all about the magic finger and the satisfying feeling of pressing down repeatedly.
45:37 - 46:09 (00:31)
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Satisfaction