How TikTok, live tours and brand deals have shaken up the music 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

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood) (WireImage for Parkwood)

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AJC HER+STORY

UTA music exec Dina Marto is the ‘great connector.’ Here’s why

Dina Marto, a music executive at United Talent Agency’s Atlanta office, has made it her mission to empower women in the male-dominated music industry.

Credit: Handout

AJC HER+STORY

For women, by women: Atlanta’s female-led startups get female-led funding source

ATL TrailblazHER Angels is a women-led group of angel investors aiming to bring together entrepreneurs and seasoned and first-time investors to support female founders.

Credit: Jenni Girtman

AJC HER+STORY

Pilates studio founder moves from tragedy to helping others heal

Stephanie Dietrich opened Reformology Pilates Studio to help others find the self-care and healing she did after her husband died while she was recovering from back surgery.

Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

AJC HER+STORY

Burnout hits everyone. These Atlanta women have advice for managing it.

Successful female Atlanta executives share tips and advice gleaned in their decades of experience at the pinnacles of their fields.

This mother and daughter are in business together. How they make it work

A mother-daughter duo at Merrill Lynch in Atlanta tell how they came to work together in an AJC Her+Story Q&A.

People, not profit, inspire Chantell Glenn to redevelop south Atlanta

Chantell Glenn’s career has revolved around trying to bring equitable developments to fruition in Atlanta.

AJC HER+STORY

Meet the nonprofit working to get more underrepresented women into tech

When Kristina Newton, a former tech consultant, founded HYPE in 2017 she hoped she’d be able to make an impact on girls’ lives.

Jasmine Crowe-Houston went from running a cupcake truck to helping the hungry

Jasmine Crowe-Houston has garnered this attention and acclaim all just for doing good. Here's how she went from running cupcake truck to founding Goodr.

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

AJC HER+STORY

Women in business have made gains in Georgia and the U.S. But gaps persist

There are now more women in executive leadership ranks in Georgia and across the U.S. than there were a decade ago. But gaps persist.

Like father, like child: Metro Atlanta families carry on police, fire traditions

Taylor Walker is one of several in metro Atlanta whose Father’s Day is especially meaningful, having followed dad’s footsteps into law enforcement or the fire service.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New GOP officer Salleigh Grubbs says women can’t win Georgia’s top jobs

The new first vice-chair of the Georgia GOP told a conservative talk show host that the state's electoral history shows women can't win statewide.

First woman named police chief in Cobb County is ready to get to work

When Shameta Jones-Harrell joined the Austell Police Department, she brought with her goals of solid community policing and keeping citizens safe.

Events

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Women in Tech Atlanta - OutGeekWomen

July 10, 2025

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Cost not provided

288 Buckhead Ave NE,, Atlanta, GA 30306, USA

Description

A chance to network with accomplished female pros across diverse IT domains, rub shoulders with CTOs, connect with talented dev teams, and mingle with the brilliant minds behind your favorite tech brands. This event is a match made in heaven for software engineers, data scientists, PMs and project managers, and UI/UX designers who want to stay ahead of the game in the fast-paced world of tech. While this event is centered around women in tech, we extend a warm invitation to everyone to join us.

On the company side, we have CTOs who can write code blindfolded, VP of Engineering who have a black belt in project management, and talent acquisition leaders who have recruited more people than McDonald's has served hamburgers. And on the attendee side, we have techies who know how to turn caffeine into code and can make an app out of thin air. This event is not just about networking, it's about connecting with fellow mid-/senior tech pros in the industry, sharing a laugh or two, and maybe even finding your next career move. So come join us for a unique networking event where job seekers take the driver's seat!

We will: listen to short and sweet pitches by CTOs and hiring teams and vote best pitch (who said that corporate evaluation can't be fun?), talk all things tech, network and run speed interviews, meet faces behind our fav tech brands, and see what our local tech has to offer this season.Tech enthusiasts and job seekers can attend our events for free - no fees involved unless they snag one of the final 10 tickets available.

Upcoming Events

JUL

Women in Behavior Analysis annual conference

1065 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

OCT

Atlanta Women’s Foundation Luncheon

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

OCT

DRESS FOR SUCCESS ATLANTA'S Signature PINK Women's Empowerment Event

3315 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326

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