Speaking + Press

Speaking, press & conversations.

A few places I've talked, written or been written about. Mostly about fandom, culture, commerce and the business of music.

2026

Current
Dan Goldberg speaking at Mondo.NYC
Featured · Speaking
October 2026

Marketing to the Max: Building Revenue That Never Stops

A conversation about fandom, artist businesses and creating value beyond traditional music revenue.

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SXSW
Speaking
Retail as a Stage: Merch, Culture & Artist Identity
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MUBUTV
Podcast
World Building with Merch: Inside the New Rules of Music Branding
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Press
Matt Young Named CEO of UMG’s Bravado as Dan Goldberg and Eric Mackay Join Leadership Team
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Music Tectonics
Speaking
Music Is Worth More

2025

Writing + Profiles
Music Business Worldwide
Featured · Writing

If You're Serious About Building Fandom, You Can't Just Double Down on the Diehards. You Need to Start on the Edges.

My take on why fandom growth starts with creating ways for people on the edges to move closer.

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Featured · Profile
Jeremy Sirota

The Superpower Series: Dan Goldberg

A conversation about the path from hardcore shows and Fat Beats through Warner Music, Fanatics and the experiences that shaped how I think about fandom, culture and commerce.

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CD Baby
Interview
How to Convert Casual Listeners Into Superfans: Q&A with Dan Goldberg
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Selected Archive

Speaking
2022
Measure of Music Project Presentations — Judge
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2020
Pollstar Live! Merch / Concessions Roundtable
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2010
CMJ Labels in the Black and How They Are Succeeding
2010
A2IM Independents and the 360

Teaching + Mentoring

NYU Music Business
Guest Lecturer
2012, 2015, 2016,
2018–2021
Techstars Music
Mentor
2017–2021
SXSW
Mentor
2015–2017
William Paterson University
Visiting Resident
Music Industry Expert
2016–2017
University of Miami School of Law
Guest Lecturer
2013
Brooklyn Law School
Guest Lecturer

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