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Music Industry 

Here’s the Kind of Music Video You Can Shoot on an iPhone 6

December 20, 2015December 19, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments iPhone 6, Melanie Peterson, Music Video

It wasn’t that long ago that the typical budget for shooting a music video started at $100,000. Superstars–think Michael Jackson–could

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Music News 

Geeks&Beats Episode 92: The Sportsball Distraction

February 4, 2015February 4, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments AppleWatch, CarPlay, Connected Car, Gear VR, Infotainment, iPhone 6, Jay Z, Porsche, Quantas, romance, Samsung, Statista, Super Bowl, Superdrug, Tidal, XLIX, YouTube

We record the podcast every Sunday night at 7pm–which in this case of this last weekend was most inconvenient since

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Thursday, October 9, 2014

October 9, 2014October 8, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, iPhone 6, Pandora, Siri, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, Streaming Music Services

I finally get to home today after almost two weeks on the road. I hope my dogs recognize me. If

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Gadgets 

The Blue Man Group Gets an iPhone 6. They Unboxed It Like This

September 25, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, Blue Man Group, iPhone 6, Unboxing

What? You were expecting something normal? I wouldn’t try this at home. (Via Cult of Mac)  

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Music News 

Geeks&Beats Podcast, Episode 72 is There for Taking! And You’ll Need These Show Notes

September 17, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Apple, iPhone 6, Songs of Innocence, Star Trek, U2, Vanessa Azzoli, Watchmen

For the first time in some time, no alcohol was consumed during the making of this podcast. Did that help

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Gadgets 

I Agonized Over Which iPhone to Buy. Here’s How I Decided.

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 Alan Cross 9 Comments iPhone, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone Template

The new iPhone 6 is available for pre-order today and because I’m a gadget idiot–I need a 12-step program for

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Music Industry 

U2 Got Paid HOW MUCH by Apple? WOW.

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple, iPhone 6, U2, Universal

If you’re an iTunes user, you of course automatically released a copy of Songs of Innocence in your library.  An

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Music News 

You Know That U2-iPhone 6 Rumour? Never Mind. [Uh, Wait. UPDATE on the UPDATE]

September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Apple, iPhone 6, U2

The story was U2 and Apple were cooking up something for Tuesday’s iPhone 6 launch. Could the new phone contain

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Music News 

Is Apple Building a Stage for U2 for the Release of the iPhone 6?

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 Alan Cross 4 Comments Apple, iPhone 6, U2

It’s official: Apple will hold a major event on September 9 to unveil the iPhone 6 and, quite possibly, the

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Gadgets 

Pre-Order Your 24-Carat Gold iPhone 6 Here

July 29, 2014July 29, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Brikk, iPhone 6, Luxury

Even before Apple sets a date for the release of the iPhone 6, people with waaaaaaay too much money already

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

Music Tech MeetUp

Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
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  • Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
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  • Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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