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TO Live expanding ways to directly support artist and art workers

It’s been an incredibly long year for all of us. For musicians, artists and people who work in the arts,

Back in June, the Canadian Musicians’ Coalition asked Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon to support the creation of a fund

It’s no surprise at this point to learn that the Unison Benevolent Fund won’t be hosting its normal end-of-the-year fundraising

Have you turned to little comforts to keep you sane during COVID, like maybe drinking more coffee? Do you miss

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

The tip jar is a fixture in most bars that host live music. But as more people forego cash in

When someone like Madonna, Justin Bieber, or Britney Spears play live or go into the studio, they need a backing

Earlier this year, Warner Brothers Music announced it would be selling off 75% of its stake in Spotify, a move

[This was my weekly column for Global News. – AC] We can credit The Beatles as being the first stadium

June 20, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Musicians, SEO

SEO is the bomb. Or so we’re told. If you spend any time posting content on websites, you’re probably obsessed

The public comment period on net neutrality might be closed but FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai doesn’t want to talk about

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 […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver