Powerful women in music share how TikTok and brand deals shook up the industry
In this episode of "Her+Story," host Hallease Narvaez chats with music executive Dina Marto and Emmy-nominated mixing engineer Daniela Rivera about the fast-evolving music industry. From how TikTok's algorithms determine a record's success to artificial intelligence's impact on recording, artists have to be more nimble than ever to make music that breaks through. But there's a bright spot: Billion-dollar concert tours are growing in popularity. These two female music industry power players dive deep into the importance of branding, independence and innovation in today’s music landscape. Credits: AJC | Getty Images | The Kelly Clarkson Show | AP | Team Brazil | expediTIously with Tip T.I. Harris / YouTube | CharliXCX; Apple | KayArchon, Snoh Aalegra; In Your Eyes Remix | TikTok | The New York Times | Billboard | Pollstar
Inside the final AJC Sunday paper as it comes off the press
Step inside the press as the AJC prints its final Sunday paper before going fully digital Jan. 1, 2026. After 157 years, the mission stays the same.
How remote work and culture clashes broke the office etiquette rulebook
Credits: AJC|@justbequez; @champagnecruze; @erikadwyer; @corporatedudes/TikTok|Prelinger|Pavel Danilyuk; RDNE Stock project/Pexels|Clarify Capital|Gallup
Did Summer Walker’s new album live up to the hype?
UATL breaks down Summer Walker’s new album, saying heavy features drown out her voice and muddy the theme, leaving the project unfocused.
He’s delivered 2 million newspapers. Ride along on his route.
AJC reporter Thomas Lake rides along with newspaper carrier David Neeley as he reflects on 36 years, 2 million papers, and the people he served.
