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How big is streaming for the major labels? VERY big.

I love when data gets crunched in ways that help us visualize what would otherwise be unvisualizable. (Is that even

On this day 59 years ago, Elvis was drafted into the army. And in music news… Chuck Berry apparently left

Off to Vancouver tonight for some TV work. Must have oysters. And now, the music news… This is interesting: five

I’m awfully tired of streaming music series getting all the blame for the low payments that are making their way

It wasn’t all that long ago that the major record labels–Universal, Sony and Warner–seemed to be on the ropes, their

Back when the original Napster was approaching its peak, there was a secret meeting in Sun Valley Idaho between them

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
Mark Silver
The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
Mark Silver
Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver