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Random music news for Tuesday, October 9, 2018

On this day in 1919, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox in the World Series. Then again, the Sox

A thought: a revolving door leading into the West Wing of the White House. It would make staff changes easier

There’s an election today? Gee, that snuck up on us, didn’t it? Maybe there’s also some music news… One of

There’s a division of BlackBerry called QNX that is crushing it right now. Not only are they working with Apple

Off to Nashville this afternoon for the big RAB conference. Music news reports will come from there for the rest

For those who listen to the radio while driving, Ford has come up with a new way to get clearer

It was on this day in 1968 that Johnny Cash performed at Folson Prison. New limited-edition Iron Maiden beer! These

Three days into the new work week and only two more days until the new Bowie album. But we’re getting

Last week, I was asked for any predictions I may have regarding music and tech for 2015. My reply? That

A week ago, I was basking in the sunshine of the NE Caribbean Command Outpost. As I type this, I’m

For years, Ford touted their MySync infotainment system. They had a solid relationship with Microsoft, the provider of the underlying

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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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