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Random music news for Monday, June 15, 2020.

Ew. Gross. Now cleanse your mind from those images by browsing through music news for June 15, 2020. Radio folk

Before we begin, here’s some kind of supercut for Star Trek: TNG fans. Now that’s out of the way, here’s

Anyone seen any Cool Ranch Doritos anywhere? There seems to be a serious shortage in the time of COVID-19. Moving

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] The late ’60s and early ’70s were a time of almost

Here’s some good news. Your dog WILL come to your rescue–if he/she knows what to do. Nice to know as

When National Guard troops opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, Neil Young was

[This is my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. It ties in with this week’s edition of The Ongoing History of New

Sometimes people get so pissed off or so inspired by something that they just have to sing about it. This

This will be the start of a fallow period for music news. America is closing down for Thanksgiving and then

It was on this day in 1969 that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Why haven’t we gone back? And

It was on this day in 1986 that homosexuality was decriminalized in New Zealand. And now, music news. Snoop Dogg

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 […]
Mark Silver
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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