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Productivity

Music News 

If you’ll be heading back to the office again, will the boss allow music?

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Music at Work, Productivity

Study after study shows that listening to music at work increases employee satisfaction and productivity. Yet so many workplaces won’t

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Why you should listen to music at work

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music at Work, Productivity

Listening to the radio at work right now? That’s good. A study out of the University of Illinois said that

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Medical Mysteries of Music 

What’s the best music for study and boosting mental productivity? Let’s find out.

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Neuroplasticity, Productivity, Study

As we hurtle towards the end of the years, students are faced with end-of-term assignments and exams. What’s the best

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This is what listening to music does to your brain while you work

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Learning, Music, Productivity

Most places of business allow employees to listen to music at work because it can promote wellbeing, productivity, and concentration.

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Music Streaming Habits of Extremely Successful People

November 27, 2014November 26, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Music at Work, Productivity, Streaming Music Services

Do you listen to music while you work? Forbes takes a look at the kind of music very successful people

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How Much Did “Gangnam Style” Ruin the World Economy?

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Economist, Gangnam Style, Productivity, Psy

I love stories like this. As I write this, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” has been viewed on YouTube exactly 2,005,437,820 times.  The

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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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