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Rolling Stone

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Music Business Worldwide

Top Marketing Channels

Rolling Stone

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Examples: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
  • Campaigns: Rolling Stone Live, RS Charts Takeover, Artist Spotlight Series
  • Content Marketing
  • Examples: Original articles, interviews, photo essays
  • Campaigns: The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone Readers Poll, Icons & Influences
  • Email Marketing
  • Examples: Weekly newsletters, breaking news alerts, promotional offers
  • Campaigns: Daily RS News Digest, Subscriber Exclusives, Festival Ticket Presales

Top Sales Channels

  • Subscription Sales
  • Digital subscriptions, print subscriptions, bundle packages
  • RS Unlimited Access, Print + Digital Combo, Holiday Gift Subscription
  • E-commerce
  • Merchandise sales, limited edition prints, archival photos
  • Rolling Stone Collection, Artist Collabs, Vault Series
  • Advertising Sales
  • Banner ads, sponsored content, native advertising
  • Brand Partnerships, Special Issue Advertorials, Event Sponsorships

Billboard SWOT Analysis

Strengths

Iconic brand recognition

strong legacy in music journalism

diverse content beyond music (politics

culture).

Weaknesses

Perceived decline in journalistic rigor by some

reliance on traditional media models

potential for broad appeal to dilute niche focus.

Opportunities

Expand into more video content and documentaries

leverage events for increased revenue and fan engagement

grow international readership through localized content.

Threats

Competition from new digital music publications

declining print readership

challenges in monetizing digital content effectively.

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