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The Rise of Reels: Meta’s $50B Ad Machine
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Jan 15 • Dan Runcie
The Trapital Manifesto
Trapital is where business shapes culture. We analyze the incentives, tradeoffs, and cultural impact of the biggest companies in the world. Our scope…
Jan 9 • Dan Runcie
Music is a $47 Billion Industry. Why Isn't It Bigger?
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Dec 23, 2025 • Dan Runcie
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How Jay Z and Damon Dash's Split Still Impacts Hip-Hop
Jan 25, 2019 • Dan Runcie
Why Every Rapper is Heading to Las Vegas (and Why That’s a Problem)
Feb 8, 2019 • Dan Runcie
How Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Can Continue
Apr 3, 2019 • Dan Runcie
I'm Officially Full-Time on Trapital!
Feb 5, 2019 • Dan Runcie
Beyoncé's Streaming Strategy, Explained
Apr 18, 2019 • Dan Runcie
Why the Migos Solo Albums are Underperforming
Nov 9, 2018 • Dan Runcie
How MTV Lost Its Way
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Dec 5, 2025 • Dan Runcie
The Founder's Trap: Building for Ideal Desires vs. Actual Behavior
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Nov 20, 2025 • Dan Runcie
Who Will Win “Grammy Bump” of the Year?
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Nov 13, 2025 • Dan Runcie
Building Businesses Around Artists with Firebird Music CEO Nathan Hubbard
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Nov 7, 2025 • Dan Runcie
Investing in Music Rights with Shamrock Capital's Jason Sklar
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Oct 30, 2025 • Dan Runcie
Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez on AI’s Future in Music
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Oct 27, 2025 • Dan Runcie
Steve Pamon on How to Create Moments That Matter
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Oct 16, 2025 • Dan Runcie
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