Barroddy Advisory

05/07/2026

03/07/2026

Happy Birthday to our client Zapor-Zapor 🎉

Wishing him a wonderful year ahead as he continues his musical journey with the release of “Holy Ghost” and “Pillow,” a special dedication from his wife Mickzee

More info:
zapormusic.com
mickzee.com

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03/04/2026

03/04/2026

From experience, the deals that last are the ones documented early.

02/23/2026

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02/21/2026

Tom and Jerry are fictional characters. They do not exist in the physical world. Yet they are globally accepted. They are licensed. They are monetized. They are protected. The law does not question their reality. The law protects their ownership.

The same normalization is unfolding with Artificial Intelligence.

Recent commentary from Ice-T highlights a growing industry shift. In the near future, many on-screen “actors” may not be human. They may be fully synthetic creations. Digitally rendered faces. AI-generated voices. Algorithmically directed performances.

This evolution is not speculative. The tools already exist. De-aging technology. Deepfake systems. Voice cloning software. Generative visual models. The transition will not be abrupt. It will be incremental. Then irreversible.

The central issue is not morality. It is control.

Key Legal Implications:

• Who owns an AI-generated performance; The studio. The developer. The model trainer. The prompter.?
• Can copyright subsist without human creative input?
• Can a person’s image be replicated indefinitely once consent is granted?
• Do existing talent agreements contemplate perpetual digital replication?
• Where does licensing end and identity exploitation begin?

The entertainment industry may shift from managing human talent to managing digital assets. From negotiating contracts with individuals to licensing data libraries.

Fictional characters have long been profitable. The next phase is fictional performers.

The question is no longer whether AI actors will emerge. The question is who will control the rights framework that governs them.

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02/18/2026

📢 INDUSTRY UPDATE

EVEN has announced a multi-year agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) — the world’s largest music company — to power direct-to-fan infrastructure for their labels and artists worldwide.

Under the deal, UMG artists can now:

• Build dedicated fan destinations
• Sell music ahead of streaming release (with sales counting toward Billboard charts)
• Create exclusive content & community experiences
• Offer physical music and merchandise through UMG’s global D2C network

This reinforces a major shift in the industry:

Direct-to-fan is not replacing streaming. It’s working alongside it.
From emerging artists earning their first meaningful revenue to established acts debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200, this partnership signals deeper institutional confidence in ownership, community, and controlled monetization.

The business model is evolving.

Artists, managers, and labels should pay attention.

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02/15/2026

Bottomline; One wrong signature can turn a door into the whole house. Always get professional advice before you commit.

02/13/2026

Someone reached out via DM

“Beyond contracts and disputes, what extra support do you offer artists building their careers?”

Here’s our perspective:

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Most artists are deep in the creative grind, the business side only becomes urgent when something goes wrong.

That’s where we step in. We help high-performing artists build structure, strategy, and protection so creativity scales without compromise.

What that looks like in practice:

📁 Structured Operations From Day One
Every agreement, split sheet, and payment tracked securely.

🚀 Strategic Release Alignment
Insight on timing, platform positioning, and risk-aware rollout we keep you visible and protected.

⚡ Opportunity & Risk Alerts
Industry windows, award cycles, sync opportunities flagged so you never miss high-value moments.

🎨 Brand & Creative Checks
Visuals, messaging, and platform consistency reviewed before launch maximizing impact without sacrificing quality.

🎧 Sync & Licensing Guidance
Files, formats, and delivery compliance to capture revenue from placements in games, ads, and shows not leaving money on the table.

We’re not flashy managers (no commission). We’re the quiet strategic partner ensuring your creative career grows safely, efficiently, and profitably.

If this resonates with your stage, let’s continue the conversation, your creativity shouldn’t be held back by admin chaos or avoidable risk.

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