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Random music news for Friday, September 25, 2020

I gotta stop buying the stuff advertised in Instagram. My record is Pieces of Crap 5, Actually Useful Stuff 1.

Note: Beach bodies have been canceled for 2020. That takes the pressure off, right? You can play with this umlat

Flying back from CES today on Air Canada Rouge Rough. It’s the only airline where you can get LESS legroom

Wikileaks was born on this day in 2006. Good thing? Bad thing? I guess it all depends. And now, music

Every year about this time, the CRTC issues a report on how broadcast radio and television is doing in this

In a smart, essential and crucial move, the Canadian Parliament voted in support of net neutrality, protecting the ability of

When we pay for Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, Britbox or any other streaming service for audio or video, we pay

If telecom companies in Canada have their way, it’s possible net neutrality will be limited in the Great White North

Every year around this time, the CRTC has a data dump about how Canadians listen to the radio, watch TV

Unlike the United States with its FCC, there is no government body in Canada that oversees day-to-day content on the

So many Canadians want to stream services like Spotify and Apple Music to their mobile phones but are terrified about

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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