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Pai to the face: FCC rolls out plot to kill net neutrality

The end of the net neutrality era took a bold, blind and really bad step forward Tuesday, thanks to the

Depending who you read and what you believe, the current regulations for net neutrality in the United States are killing

The US Federal Communication Commission this week released its outline for killing net neutrality. This shouldn’t come as a surprise

It was a beautiful, snarky, pointed idea while it lasted. Up in arms over pending legislation that would allow ISPs

Flying home from Desert Trip with dust permeating every cranny of my sinuses. It was worth it, though. McCartney is

As anticipated, the US Federal Communications Commission has acted legally in the writing, enacting and enforcing of its net neutrality

Some Netflix users had difficulty streaming content last weekend on their Verizon or AT&T device. Seeing an opportunity to separate

Streaming music services still haven’t penetrated the Canadian psyche as much as they have in the rest of the world–we’re

According to Billboard, Beats Music, the premium streaming music service (whatever “premium” means in this context is up for discussion)

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver