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Some interesting stats about how much money artists have made from Spotify

Yes, we’ve all heard the complaints that Spotify doesn’t pay out enough for artists–and there’s some merit to that argument–but

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

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

According to Music Business Weekly, Spotify is available in 59 countries. Apple Music is now up to 113 while Deezer

Is it possible that secondary ticket sellers are hurting musicians almost as much as they infuriate fans? There’s been plenty

Pollstar, the bible of the touring industry, tracks box office grosses through the year. It’s time now to tally up

How is it that someone can have millions of streams but only be paid a pittance? Again, don’t blame the

You can’t rely on just selling records to make money anymore. Even the biggest stars need to replace that revenue

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver