Scene Mom Says: StubHub Delays Refunds To Make More Money, New York Cracks Down On AI, and Promoting With Purpose

Time: ~35 min.

In this 81st episode of Scene Mom Says, I’m digging into some major music industry news, including why StubHub is under fire for holding seller payments, how New York’s new AI transparency laws will impact advertising and performers, and what the latest Edison Research 2025 findings reveal about podcast and music discovery. I’m also sharing five new indie tracks, holiday favorites, and key moments in music history, plus my marketing tip of the week on why reach isn’t the goal and how posting intentionally matters more than chasing algorithms. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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Content Calendar Special! 

StubHub earning tens of millions in interest income in a shady way https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/12/10/stubhub-cfo-cash-flow-strategy-comments/

New York passes law requiring ads to disclose use of AI performers https://www.engadget.com/ai/new-york-passes-law-requiring-ads-to-disclose-the-use-of-ai-performers-202619826.html

Top 10 findings from Edison Research in 2025 https://www.edisonresearch.com/top-10-findings-of-2025-from-edison-research/

Frank Turner thoughts on saving Britain's grassroot music venues https://www.positive.news/society/i-found-my-people-frank-turner-on-saving-britains-grassroots-music-venues/

MUSIC:

Steve Conte – Father Christmas

Joey Gutos – Life On Cruise

The Grownup Noise – See you In The Hall

Aaron Noble – Arising and Passing Away

The Bellwethers - New Year’s Eve

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