What do Morrissey, The Gossip, The Scissor Sisters, Sia, Le Tigre, and Mika have in common? You might never have heard of them if not for Girlie Action Media & Marketing, of which Vickie Starr is an owner. Girlie Action has hand-picked many of your favorite artists, promoting them from indie obscurity to bona-fide stardom. “The music business is a roller coaster ride right now, and has been for the past several years,” says Starr. “We have managed to survive, and even thrive, by staying flexible, open-minded and creative, keeping up on new technologies and new business models so that we can continue to serve our artists in the best way possible.” –MF

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