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And now, Metallica-themed hockey wear

Puck Hcky describes itself as a “hockey-based fashion brand.” Given that Metallica has performed before San Jose Sharks games and

Merch sales are an important part of any artist’s revenue stream. There’s a lot available online, but is it the

We’re all totally sick of COVID-19 and even sicker at the prospect of a long, hard winter of pandemic. In

[This was this week’s column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] Musicians have been taking it in the neck ever since the

So THAT’S what that new orange dot is all about. Now let’s try music news for September 19, 2020. Coronavirus

Pokemon? Meet Muse. The band has created a couple of “crypto-collectible” characters named Marty and Mibbles (check your Simulation Theory

Check out what Black Sabbath is doing with their famous t-shirt design from the Master of Reality album. All proceeds

Is 2020 over yet? There’s still seven months to go? Jeebus. Let’s do our best. Here’s music news for June

With no concerts to go to and no merch to buy, how can music fans help the artists they love

More coronavirus-related merch is appearing every day. Here’s a clever one from Union Transfer. Just US$35. Buy ’em here.

This might give you some kind of hope when it comes to what was apparently a hopeless situation. Once you

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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