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Random music news for Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Coronavirus update 1: Concerts will resume in Italy on June 15. Coronavirus update 2: British music magazines–the best on the

Anyone else having weird dreams during the pandemic? This could explain a few things. Now, music news for April 11,

I didn’t mention this yesterday because we didn’t need any more depressing news. January 20 was “blue Monday,” allegedly the

Go home, winter. You’re drunk. Time for a look at music news for March 7, 2019. The Prodigy’s Keith Flint

Sting will perform his musical The Last Ship in Oshawa on Thursday as a way of showing support for GM

Saudi Arabia is one of the most repressive countries on the planet, one of the harshest places for women, and

If you were among the 6,000 (!!!) viewers of our Facebook Live broadcast on Sunday Night (August 26), you’ll

Wait: ALL alcohol is bad for you? Bummer story for the weekend, innit? Meanwhile, in music news for August 25,

I really should pay more attention to what’s happening in our country rather than watching the next installment of the

In London, England, all this week. I’ll need a hat for the wedding on Saturday. What kind of fascinator should

It’s International Nurses Day. Hug a nurse–but ask first. When it comes to music news for May 12, 2018… Here

The Business of Independent Production – Don Young in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 011 November 18, 2020
Canadians have long heard about Canadian content, aka CanCon. What most outside of the broadcast business don’t generally realize is that much of that content is actually subsidized by the private broadcasters, such as Bell Media and Rogers Media. Many independent producers have made a career, and a lot of money, perfecting the art of […]
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Reaching new VR frontiers – Laura Mingail in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 010 November 10, 2020
Pushing boundaries and breaking with convention takes more than confidence, especially when you’re working inside a media giant. To do this in an authentic and meaningful way one needs to truly believe that they can make a difference, for the greater good. Laura Mingail has done just that in many of her roles, and as […]
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Creating An Entertainment Culture – Jeremy Cammy In Conversation With Tbp Podcast Ep 009 October 27, 2020
Thinking back, pre-covid, did you consider that visit to your local big-box bookstore an entertainment experience? For those lucky enough to attend a book signing or celebrity talk, you’re even more aware of the lasting impact that encounter had on your deep connection to the store’s brand. For Canadian retailer Indigo, at the centre of […]
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