Chat with RCA CEO Peter Edge and President Tom Corson
What’s your assessment of the first half of 2014, in terms of records that exceeded your expectations and some that perhaps had you scratching your head a bit?
TC: We’re super excited about Justin Timberlake’s #1 single, "Not a Bad Thing," which didn’t have to happen—it just captured a moment. It’s been 15 months since we launched the first album and it’s still going strong going into the summer. So, there’s more to come on the Justin front. So, that, in many ways, really captures the first half of the year.
PE: Justin's impact is massive, but he doesn’t tick every promotional box. Everything is very strategic; his frequency is low, but his reach is massive. He’s on tour this fall, and we’re developing the next phase.
hehe at Justin being the highlight of their year again. Now please release Cabaret!
