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Today we'll take a journey through the remarkable story of Taylor Swift. We'll see how a girl from Pennsylvania's Christmas tree farm grew up to transform the music industry. We'll explore the highs and lows of Swift's career, from her country music beginnings to becoming a global pop icon. Along the way, we'll look at how Swift's early experiences shaped her unique approach to songwriting and business, blending artistic integrity with commercial success.

We'll dive into some of Swift's game-changing moves, like her battle for artists' rights and her re-recording project. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing - we'll also tackle the controversies and criticisms Swift has faced. By the end, we'll reflect on what Swift can teach us about resilience, brand management, and the evolving role of artists in the music industry.

➡️ Sources:

Books:

Taylor Swift: Life, Superfans, and Everything in Between: https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Swift-Life-Superfans-Things-ebook/dp/B0CLKZDSBW/

Taylor Swift: The Whole Story: https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Swift-Whole-Chas-Newkey-Burden-ebook/dp/B00DTL0VFG/

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DT9567P?ref=KC_GS_GB_US

Videos:

A deep dive into the business MASTERMIND that is Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMGeEUzzt4k

'Swiftonomics': The business of Taylor Swift explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz8JWsdjlwU

The Real Reason Taylor Swift became a Billionaire no one tells you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT_HujJvPSc

What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5enTPj6RXIs

Swiftonomics: Lessons Learned From Taylor Swift's Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVzUEl9KtRY

The power of Swiftonomics | Money Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDReqaJsqT0

Articles:

BBC News: Taylor Swift: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54969396

Forbes: A Marketing Master Class by Taylor Swift:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/esade/2024/04/09/a-marketing-master-class-by-taylor-swift/

Forbes: How Taylor Swift's Marketing Genius Can Inspire Your Business Strategy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissahouston/2024/05/15/how-taylor-swifts-marketing-genius-can-inspire-your-business-strategy/

The Way We Do: Taylor Swift Playbook: https://www.waywedo.com/blog/taylor-swift-playbook/

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