January 2009
Supplement
HBS Case Collection

Live Nation Faces the Music (B)

By: Stephen P. Bradley, Frank V. Cespedes and Kerry Herman

Format:Print
| Pages:6

Abstract

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. The (B) case picks up Live Nation's activities from July 2008 through January 2009, as a supplement to Live Nation (A).

Keywords

Arts; Transformation; Revenue; Framework; Five Forces Framework; Demand and Consumers; Industry Structures; Relationships; Opportunities; Power and Influence; Business Strategy; Music Industry

Citation

Bradley, Stephen P., Frank V. Cespedes, and Kerry Herman. "Live Nation Faces the Music (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 709-465, January 2009.