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Random music news for Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We needed some good news like this in the age of pandemic. No flu season this year? We’ll see. On

I have no idea who’s in the cougar costume, but damn, he/she is good. Make sure you unmute the audio

If you’re the kind of person who enjoys watching grown giving themselves brain damage on Sunday afternoons, you might enjoy

Beyoncé? That’s the secret to recruiting? If you thought the Rolling Stone cover above was a bit strange, you’re right.

Something interesting is definitely afoot for the G&B empire. Super-secret high-level meetings are being held in Cones of Silence. Stand

If you’ve been to any sporting event, the PA inevitably pumps out the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” at some

Bob Marley’s brand is stronger now that when he was alive and his estate’s merchandising tentacles spread everywhere from headphones

And here’s how the LA KISS was born, kids. The home opener is April 5. (From AdWeek via Rupinder)

The Genius of Live Sports Production – Paul Graham In Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 013 December 1, 2020
The best live sports executive producers are a blend of genius, in both art and science. Whether we realize it or not, as viewers, we are of course more deeply engaged in cliffhangers. Match outcomes that keep us tuned in until the very end. That is where the executive producer shines. The research and preparation […]
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Intimate Gatherings of Sports Fans and Media Personalities – Kevin Kennedy in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 012 November 25, 2020
No matter the sport, passionate fans and pundits have long debated the goings-on in the clubhouse or on the pitch of every pro sports team. For most of us, this dialogue and discord are limited to Twitter, or perhaps yelling at sports talk radio hosts in our cars. If you were paying slightly more attention, […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
Mark Silver