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Fun fact: The most-played songs on British radio and TV through the 2010s

With everything we’re going through, the 2010s feels like a century ago. In reality, though, it’s been a little more

Since musicians can’t tour right now, there are big buses and vans just sitting idle. Why not put some of

Vinyl’s resurrection began with the establishment of Record Store Day in 2008. The venerable old format (est. c.1900) has seen

It looked grim for HMV UK just a few days ago when it appeared the chain was doomed to a

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Anyone who has walked through London, England, knows that history lurks

Another day at leisure for the group, so everyone scattered to enjoy various areas of London before a farewell dinner.

A light day today with just one formal visit. Handel and Hendrix Museum, 25 Brook Street, London We began with

The Sunday Times of London likes to snoop around the finances of the rich and famous, turning in a rich

Good news! The days are now getting longer! Summer is now on the way. As you ponder that, here’s the

The World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) Festival is a big event that brings together all sorts of creativity

Here’s a fascinating illustration of British music, courtesy Cameron Gordon of Completely Ignored. He took a look at the 100

The Dawn of Digital Sports Journalism at The Globe & Mail and Yahoo Canada – Steve McAllister in Conversation with TBP Podcast ep 005 September 4, 2020
Ask any Canadian sports journalist who they consider one the nicest and forward-thinking minds behind the rise of digital, and chances are they would say, Steve McAllister. As one of the most accomplished and highly regarded leaders in sports journalism over the last 20 years, Steve has provided the mentorship and launchpad for too many […]
Andrew Dick
Behind the desk of Global and CTV News – Kevin Newman in conversation with TBP podcast ep 004 August 18, 2020
Kevin’s award-winning career has spanned four decades, covering the biggest stories from the four corners of the earth and those most important to Canadians. While he’s a household name for his on-camera presence, as you will learn in this episode, Kevin Newman is also an innovator whose energy is fueled by the same startup drive […]
Mark Silver
At the top of the sponsorship world – Sam Galet in conversation with TBP podcast ep 003 August 5, 2020
Sam Galet is one of the sponsorship industry’s most successful connectors. Over his 20+ year career, he has been directly involved in leading a number of massive sports, entertainment and lifestyle sponsorships, endorsements and naming rights deals. From an early age, Sam knew what he wanted to achieve in his career and he set his […]
Mark Silver