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Random music news for Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Yep. This works. (Via Alyssa) Moving to music news for June 17, 2020… Coronavirus update 1: Two big music festivals

Looking to keep the kids occupied during the lockdown? Try Zigazoo. You’re welcome. And now, music news for June 4,

The supply of new TV program is so bad that Channel 4 in the UK has greenlit a new show

Other than Michael Jackson, which pop star likes to sleep in a hyperbaric chamber? This guy. On to other music

If you live in the Toronto area, is your bank suddenly on lockdown with a security guard at the front

On this day in 1896, National Geographic published its first picture of a woman with bare breasts. Scandalous. Moving to

It’s the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing. We need to go back. Time for music news for July 20,

How long do you think it’ll be before we see the first back to school flyers and commercials? I give

Happy 77th birthday, Paul McCartney! (Check out the reference to him in this story.) Now on to music news for

My spring speaking tour resumes tonight with a gig in Buffalo. If you want to see if I’ll be in

Ides of March, etc. Here’s what you need to know about music news for March 15, 2019. Newstrike, the Canadian

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver