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Random music news for Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Meet the new boss/Same as the old boss. Music news, however, keeps changing. Here’s what I’ve got for October 22,

At the height of its powers, HMV had more than 300 stores in the UK. That all came apart a

The reason HMV still exists in the UK is because the financially-distressed chain was rescued by Doug Putnam, the head

Go home, winter. You’re drunk. Time for a look at music news for March 7, 2019. The Prodigy’s Keith Flint

After negotiating throughout the night, Sunrise Records CEO Doug Putnam signed a deal to purchase HMV UK at 5:30 am

Some twenty-four hours after we heard that Sunrise Records’ CEO Doug Putnam put in an offer to buy the remains

When HMV announced that it was kaput, Doug Putnam, the owner of the nine-location-strong Sunrise Records, stepped in to take

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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