Shirley Halperin
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- Milken Institute57 min
Scaling the Global Music Economy | Global Conference 2026
Shirley Halperin, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Wyclef Jean, Michelle Jubelirer, Harvey Mason Jr.
Warner Records and industry leaders analyze a shifting music landscape defined by data-driven yet instinct-based artist signings, where long-term development prioritizes sustainable growth over viral trends amidst a saturated digital environment. Executives navigate the integration of AI for efficiency while advocating for ethical guardrails and artist agency, all as the global market expands beyond language barriers to embrace non-English genres and unprecedented streaming volumes. Despite record-breaking revenues, the sector confronts critical structural failures including unsustainable per-stream economics, a mental health crisis, and a lack of diverse leadership, necessitating collective action to modernize legacy systems and equitable profit structures.
- Milken Institute32 min
A Conversation with Snoop Dogg and Larry Jackson | Milken Institute Global Conference 2023
Snoop Dogg, Larry Jackson, Shirley Halperin
Co-chaired by Larry Jackson and Snoop Dogg, Gamma Distribution distinguishes itself by bridging artistic vision with enterprise execution through a proprietary financial dashboard that facilitates monthly artist payouts and rapid vinyl manufacturing. The company recently appointed Saipu Delamini and Naomi Campbell to lead its expansion in Africa and the Middle East while reporting a 5 billion monthly stream volume that generated 80% growth in its first seven weeks. Despite celebrating the sell-out of limited edition Snoop Dogg vinyls and upcoming film projects, the leadership strongly criticized YouTube Shorts for generating negligible revenue relative to stream counts, underscoring their strategic pivot toward a curated, high-value roster of 15,000 artists.