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Worth repeating: “We Stopped Letting Our Kid Listen to Digital Music. You Should, Too”

I found this on a website called Fatherly. Read and discuss. We live in an age of endless distraction. From

Slowly–very slowly–people are coming around to the benefits of better sound for their music: cleaner highs, firmer lows, more depth

All things must past, including even the best musical recordings. Every single storage format invented has something mortal and finite

Digital is the future of music, right? Therefore, it stands to reason our music spending must be shifting in that direction.

Had it not been for old-school liner notes, you wouldn’t be reading this. Here’s why. In early 1980, a bunch

I didn’t get into radio or the music business to do math, but sometimes it’s an inevitable part of doing

As we get ready for the orgy of vinyl that is Record Store Day, this infographic from Parcel Hero sums

It’s tax day in the US. Which reminds me: I still haven’t done my taxes. We have until the 30th.

Have you gone digital with your music? Do you miss the liner notes we used to get with CDs and

Today is the 26th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill. Book ’em, Dano: There’s a problem with the legality of

These (abridged) predictions come courtesy of JonMaples.com. That’s where you can find the full text of each bit of prognostication. Say

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver