Pros:
– Developing talented artists and helping them reach a wider audience
– Enjoyment from discovering new music genres, styles, and trends
– Potential to earn money from record sales and other sources such as merchandise, live shows, streaming services, etc.
– Opportunity to create and promote a brand name that is well-known and respected in the music industry
Cons:
– A large financial investment is necessary upfront before any returns can be seen
– It may take some time for a record label to become established and recognized in the music industry
– High competition from other record labels means that artists may be hard to attract
– A lot of time and resources must be devoted to marketing, distribution, promotion, and sales in order for the label to be successful.
– Keeping up with ever-changing music industry trends can be challenging and time consuming.
– Determining the right pricing and royalty structure can be difficult.
– Finding staff or freelancers to help with specific tasks may be hard.
– There is no guarantee of success even after investing significant resources.