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Dan Runcie
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Podcast Host, Trapital
San Francisco
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Biography
I write about hip-hop business ventures for several publications. My work has been published by MEL Magazine, The Cauldron-Sports Illustrated, Backchannel, Green Label-Complex Media, The Sports Fan Journal. My top work has been featured on REDEF and on the Medium homepage.
Primarily travel including destination guides, resorts restaurants, ocean and river cruises luxury accommodations, hotels spas and treehouses. I also write product reviews and travel tips.
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By Dan Runcie| Apple Podcasts@ A handful of artists are having their moment. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Coco Jones, Victoria Monet, the list goes on. Will these artists be as big as Beyonce? Who knows, but they broke through an industry that becomes harder and harder to break through. But how does this change the strategy for the major labels? How are the companies outside of the label system handlling things differently. What do the economics of a true non-superstar model look like?
By Dan Runcie| Apple Podcasts@ I Want My MTV! We broke down one of the most influential companies in music: MTV. I’m joined by friend of the pod, Zack Greenburg, who wrote a book about one of MTV’s biggest star’s ever, Michael Jackson. We discuss the highs, lows, challenges, controversies MTV faced. From its business model over the years, shift to reality TV, VMAs, TRL, Yo MTV Raps, impact on culture, and its missed opportunities.
Company Info
Trapital
Trapital is a media company that analyzes the business strategies and cultural impact of the hip-hop industry. Founded in 2018 by Dan Runcie, the company offers insights into how hip-hop artists, executives, and brands navigate the music and entertainment landscape. It began as a subscription-based newsletter and has since expanded to include essays, podcasts, and advisory services. Trapital provides a free weekly newsletter and premium subscription content that covers trends in artist branding, streaming strategies, and independent label growth. The company also produces a podcast featuring interviews with industry leaders, discussing topics like fan engagement and monetization. Additionally, Trapital offers strategic consulting services for businesses looking to leverage hip-hop's influence, along with custom sponsorship opportunities and speaking engagements by Runcie. The company targets music executives, media moguls, and culturally engaged professionals seeking strategic insights from the intersection of hip-hop and business.
San Francisco, United States
+1 415-234-3074
Founded: 2018