2023 Reflections
Natalie Jacobs
Music business advocate | Helping music companies optimize their data and workflows to ensure top-tier service for artists and songwriters | Passionate about educating on the business of music
Originally, I had a completely different newsletter article planned but, as we hit December, I decided to pivot. In fact, "pivot" might be the word that best defines my year (and I'm sure the same is true for so many others).
This time last year, I was still in the thick of prepping for 2023 initiatives to support the amazing teams at Warner Chappell Music and Warner Chappell Production Music . Little did I know that other things would be in store for me.
Saying farewell to my friends and my team at WMG was a low point, after a lengthy career there, where I grew as a professional and a leader, and had the opportunity to learn end-to-end aspects of the music industry. There are some truly wonderful people in the WMG world - we achieved many great things together and I'm looking forward to hearing about whatever is next for them.
Highlights!
While I delivered projects earlier this year that I'm very proud of, most of these highlights have come in the last 2 months, as I've been embracing (and challenged by) a completely new journey. I'm also going to take this opportunity to give a shoutout to some people that I haven't known for so long, but have already been impactful to me.
Things I've learned
During the jump.global summit, one of the keynotes broached the difference between resilience and tolerance; where tolerance is "putting up with" something, resilience is the ability to overcome difficulty and deal with change.
As part of this change, this year has been a time to evaluate where I've been and where I'm going.
I've learned:
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Looking forward
I have many more data insights planned for this newsletter, including topics such as works-to-composition matching, licensing, forging a data culture, and ensuring good data for improved adoption... If you have a topic that you'd like me to cover, please shoot me a message or an email.
For the rest of this month, I'll continue to work on broader upcoming goals for my professional transition to ensure I start my new year with both passion and purpose! Perhaps you are inspired to do the same, and I would love to hear what your accomplishments and goals are so we can help each other celebrate and/or achieve them.
With that, this newsletter will see you in January!
Natalie Jacobs is the founder of Equalizer Consulting, specializing in helping music companies improve the operations of music data through:
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11 个月I was also impacted by layoffs this year. I consider my previous role a huge accomplishment because I learned a lot about my work style, what type of management I prefer and how to handle burnout. I also learned that I can survive a layoff. I trusted myself and took some to recharge and I truly enjoyed my summer. I love to help. My goal for 2024 is to take on a role that allows me to help create and improve on music licensing processes. I’m excited for my next opportunity and what lies ahead in 2024.
What a year this was!! So glad to have had the chance to work with you and excited for all that is to come!