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• Case | HBS Case Collection | 2013 (Revised from original 2009 version)

  Live Nation Faces the Music

  Stephen P. Bradley, Frank Cespedes and Kerry Herman

  In 2008, concert producer and promoter Live Nation faces a decision about its strategy in light of the tumultuous changes in the music industry and the increasing power of the major artists. As the music business once again recreates itself in response to new technologies and consumer needs, this major player is considering focusing on its principal business of concert booking and related revenue or moving forward with its efforts to take advantage of new opportunities in the music industry by forging comprehensive, and often expensive, relationships with artists and other clients.

  Keywords: Change Management; Decision Choices and Conditions; Music Entertainment; Five Forces Framework; Business and Stakeholder Relations; Corporate Strategy; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Music Industry; Service Industry;

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  Bradley, Stephen P., Frank Cespedes, and Kerry Herman. "Live Nation Faces the Music." Harvard Business School Case 709-441, March 2013. (Revised from original January 2009 version.)

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• Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 2012 (Revised from original 2010 version)

  Book Publishing in 2010

  Stephen P. Bradley and Nancy Bartlett

  Legacy book publishers wrangled with ebook retailers over royalty rates, release strategy, and distribution rights as customer demand for cheaper ebooks eroded publishers' profitable print formats. E-readers like Kindle, as well as Apple's iPad that invigorated the digital book market is discussed. Also includes a general overview of book publishing including the K-12 and College market.

  Keywords: Price; Information Publishing; Books; Disruptive Innovation; Demand and Consumers; Distribution; Strategy; Technology; Internet; Publishing Industry;

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  Bradley, Stephen P., and Nancy Bartlett. "Book Publishing in 2010." Harvard Business School Background Note 711-419, January 2012. (Revised from original October 2010 version.)

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• Case | HBS Case Collection | 2011 (Revised from original 1993 version)

  Crown Cork & Seal in 1989

  Stephen P. Bradley

  Describes the structure and recent trends of the metal container industry, Crown's successful strategy for competing in the industry, and John Connelly's leadership over more than 20 years. In 1989, William Avery succeeded Connelly as CEO and is forced to consider new strategic options in the face of industry change.

  Keywords: Leadership; Five Forces Framework; Management Succession; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Structure; Competitive Strategy;

  Citation:

  Bradley, Stephen P. "Crown Cork & Seal in 1989." Harvard Business School Case 793-035, December 2011. (Revised from original March 1993 version.)

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