A lot of Monday morning quarterbacking post release but this exclusive still was the retailer coup in entertainment that happened last century.
The ROI was negligible. The artist wouldn’t promote the work, a move that detractors used to pan the content into an early grave. The name created low-level negative international commentary. The fan base had a big delta between who loved it and who didn’t and were being squeezed by the Great Recession.
Sum total by those viewing from their particular perch was that it was an epic fail.
Musical taste aside, given all the intangibles, only Best Buy could make this release happen. Anyone sitting on our branch knew what a win it really was.
It was a competitive proving ground. The team built a machine of human capital that quickly spat out anyone without a sense of humor or work ethic.
It was no longer who was a vendor rep and who was a merchant and who was marketing and who was supply chain and who were Events and who was in the store making “the last ten feet*” work to deliver the experience for the customer.
Silos were evacuated and a meet-up was designated.
If a person is lucky. I mean really worked hard to play the odds to up their chance to be at the right place at the right time, they land a project of a lifetime. Very few people...for better or worse...can say they were a part of this.
*This post is in honor of Gary Arnold.
Noel Gallagher, the surly Oasis guitarist, launched stinging insults at several fellow musicians during a drunken radio interview. He compared troubled singer Amy Winehouse to a "destitute horse" and criticized Mark Ronson and The Kaiser Chiefs. Gallagher also took issue with New York rapper Jay-Z headlining Glastonbury Festival. He is known for his scathing outbursts against other artists.
1) The document provides a quiz with multiple choice questions and answers about recent events, films, and notable people who passed away.
2) It includes questions about the film Night and Fog, the search site Tomnod being used to find MH370, and US plans to end its contract with ICANN.
3) The quiz also has questions about people who recently passed away like actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, Swiss actor Maximillian Schell, and Pentecostal pastor Jamie Coots who died practicing snake handling.
The document is a newspaper article that reports on various entertainment news stories. Some of the stories discussed include Dan Osborne being offered a spot on Celebrity Big Brother following allegations he threatened his ex-girlfriend, Katy Perry drinking heavily and posing with male models at a fashion event in Italy, and Madonna's son Rocco Ritchie showing off a retro fashion sense while out with his father Guy Ritchie.
This document provides information about a collection of 7 singles from Detroit artists released between 1960-1966. It summarizes each single, including the artist, song, label, year of release, background details on the artist and song. The collection aims to showcase a wide range of Detroit genres and labels from the era as part of a Levi's Vintage Clothing collection inspired by Motor City's musical revolution.
Taylor Swift is not worried about connecting with fans on her stadium tour despite the large venue sizes. She says eye contact is still important even from 500 yards away. Swift feels her shows have gone well so far, as fans seem very engaged and know the words to sing along. She believes the connection with fans goes beyond the venue size. Swift was honored at the Fragrance Awards for her work.
Noel Gallagher, the surly Oasis guitarist, launched stinging insults at several fellow musicians during a drunken radio interview. He compared troubled singer Amy Winehouse to a "destitute horse" and criticized Mark Ronson and The Kaiser Chiefs. Gallagher also took issue with New York rapper Jay-Z headlining Glastonbury Festival. He is known for his scathing outbursts against other artists.
1) The document provides a quiz with multiple choice questions and answers about recent events, films, and notable people who passed away.
2) It includes questions about the film Night and Fog, the search site Tomnod being used to find MH370, and US plans to end its contract with ICANN.
3) The quiz also has questions about people who recently passed away like actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, Swiss actor Maximillian Schell, and Pentecostal pastor Jamie Coots who died practicing snake handling.
The document is a newspaper article that reports on various entertainment news stories. Some of the stories discussed include Dan Osborne being offered a spot on Celebrity Big Brother following allegations he threatened his ex-girlfriend, Katy Perry drinking heavily and posing with male models at a fashion event in Italy, and Madonna's son Rocco Ritchie showing off a retro fashion sense while out with his father Guy Ritchie.
This document provides information about a collection of 7 singles from Detroit artists released between 1960-1966. It summarizes each single, including the artist, song, label, year of release, background details on the artist and song. The collection aims to showcase a wide range of Detroit genres and labels from the era as part of a Levi's Vintage Clothing collection inspired by Motor City's musical revolution.
Taylor Swift is not worried about connecting with fans on her stadium tour despite the large venue sizes. She says eye contact is still important even from 500 yards away. Swift feels her shows have gone well so far, as fans seem very engaged and know the words to sing along. She believes the connection with fans goes beyond the venue size. Swift was honored at the Fragrance Awards for her work.
This document provides a summary of 10 films that would be good for fathers to watch with their children. It briefly describes each film, highlighting elements related to father-child relationships or that most fathers would enjoy. The films discussed are Field of Dreams, Caddyshack, The Godfather, Finding Nemo, Nebraska, Mrs. Doubtfire, Father of the Bride, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, He Got Game, and Paper Moon.
George Michael is a global music icon who has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. As part of the duo Wham! in the 1980s, they had major success with multiple number 1 singles and albums. Michael then went on to a hugely successful solo career, redefining popular music with his 1987 debut album Faith. He continued to produce popular and critically acclaimed albums while also engaging in charitable work and social activism through his music.
The document summarizes popular music genres from the 1970s including country rock, hard rock, progressive rock, glam rock, and the emergence of punk rock. It discusses two seminal punk bands, the Sex Pistols and the Clash, providing details on their band members, formation, hit albums, what they are best known for promoting punk rock, and other facts.
The document provides summaries of stories covered by student reporters from Archbishop Holgate's Newsroom for their participation in the BBC Schools Report. It includes articles on Team GB's defense of their Davis Cup title and Andy Murray's match against Japan; a total solar eclipse that occurred in Southeast Asia; the possibility of growing vegetables on Mars; the upcoming EU referendum on UK membership; and the continued mass slaughter of rhinos by poachers in Africa. The student reporters impressed the BBC with their work for News Day and were interviewed three times, gaining exposure for their school's newsroom.
This document provides an overview of the Bobby Bones radio show for a day, including Amy's last day in the studio before moving to North Carolina. It discusses various segments of the show such as games, interviews, birthdays and news. It also describes personal updates about the hosts and interns, including Amy's going away dinner planned by Bobby and gifts from Lunchbox.
Micheal jackson edition/Duval Street NewzDuval Knights
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes an article paying tribute to Michael Jackson and listing some of his most popular songs. The newsletter is published monthly and contains contributions from various writers.
Red Night recently released their new album "Is This the End" after an 8 month delay. While the album sold over 10,000 copies quickly, fan reception has been mixed as the style changed with a new producer. Some fans are unhappy it didn't meet expectations after the long wait. The band is also still recovering from the recent death of their bassist and have a new bass player. They plan to tour next summer to support the album despite their challenges.
This document provides background on the town of Odessa, Texas and summarizes the devotion the town has for its high school football team, the Permian Panthers. It introduces James "Boobie" Miles, a star running back for Permian, and describes his upbringing being raised by his uncle L.V. Miles. It discusses Boobie's talent and the hopes he has of playing college football. However, during a preseason scrimmage, Boobie suffers a serious knee injury that could end his football career before it begins.
The Courteeners are a Manchester-based indie rock band who have achieved significant success through dedicated fans and energetic live performances, rather than commercial hits. Their upcoming show at Heaton Park, where they will perform for 20,000 fans, marks their biggest headline gig to date. The article examines the band's career highlights and growing fanbase, concluding that through talent and passion for music, the Courteeners have attained success on their own terms.
The document advertises a trip to CERN for those interested in science, noting that applications can be collected from Daniel Wilson in room HE39. It then provides a contents page for a magazine/newspaper including sections on general news, politics, music, celebrity news, lifestyle, and colleges/universities.
Bruce Furst, president of Ashber Corporation, wants to feature Lady Gaga in a new printed media project because she plans to become the first artist to sing in space. Lady Gaga was confirmed to perform in space through the Zero G Colony festival in 2013. Many of Lady Gaga's hits like "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Born This Way" reached number one in multiple countries. Her theatrical vocals and electronic soundscapes would be suitable for a zero-gravity performance. Lady Gaga was selected for her boldness as a performer and she may debut a new song for her space performance.
Randy Robinson was born on Valentine's Day 1950 in Schenectady, NY. He grew up in a tough neighborhood where he had to stand up to bullies. In the late 1950s, his family moved to Arizona where he became a rodeo star. He graduated from Cornell University in 1972 with a degree in psychology. Randy then moved to Seattle in 1978 and coached a successful softball team. He married Jane in 1985 and they had two daughters. Throughout his life, Randy enjoyed kayaking, public speaking, traveling to Europe and wine tasting with family and friends. He turned 60 years old in 2010 while living in San Diego.
The document summarizes information about the musical group The Four Seasons. It describes them as one of the most successful rock and roll groups of the 1960s originating from Newark, New Jersey. By 1990, they had sold 175 million records worldwide. The story of the group was adapted into the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" in 2005 which then went on tour across North America and other cities. Though their songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" were clean doo-wop hits, the true story of the group was less wholesome as two members served a total of 16 years in jail.
Weekend Round up Newsletter - March 8 - 10, 2019Steve Rymer
This document provides information on various events happening in St. Louis from March 8-10, including the St. Louis Home and Garden Show, the State Farm MVC Men's Basketball Championship, a concert by Brothers Osborne, a tailgate party with Trisha Yearwood before the Garth Brooks concert, the Garth Brooks concert itself, and a concert by Flogging Molly. It also includes the local weather forecast and a fun fact about March.
In 1994, several major international agreements and trade deals were signed, including the Partnership for Peace between NATO and countries in Eastern Europe and the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico. Hip hop, rap, and alternative rock were popular music styles, while blockbuster films like Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were released. The TV show Friends became a hit and children were fans of Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon. Brazil defeated Italy in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA World Cup held in the United States. Digital cameras for consumers and large space surveillance radars were new technologies introduced. Fashion trended towards simpler clothing like t-shirts, jeans, and hoodies compared to the flashy 1980
This document appears to be a quiz covering major events from 2009 organized by month. It includes 10 multiple choice questions for each month from January to December testing knowledge of political, entertainment, sports and other news stories from that time period. The questions cover topics like the president inaugurated in January, top grossing films of the year, musical acts and events, sporting champions and other notable people and occurrences from 2009.
The document discusses the filming of the TV series "The Outsiders" in the Pittsburgh area. It summarizes that the series is filming in Henry Kaufman Park in Monroeville, near where the author grew up, to depict a small coal mining town in Kentucky. It also discusses how the film industry has helped Pittsburgh's economy, bringing an estimated $100 million in annual revenue over the past five years. Tax credits for film production in Pennsylvania are capped at $60 million, which some argue limits growth of the industry and its ability to compete for large projects.
EMC 2410 Lecture 9 Radio After TelevisionEdward Bowen
The document discusses the history and evolution of radio broadcasting in the United States, with a focus on station KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It describes the major developments and changes in radio formats from the 1920s through the 1980s, including the rise of Top 40 in the 1950s, the British Invasion and growth of FM in the 1960s, and the shift to more specialized FM formats in the 1970s as AM became less popular. It provides specific details about KDKA's programming over the decades as it adapted to trends and competition.
The document provides information on recent music industry news including Taylor Swift pulling her music from Spotify and explaining her rationale, Pink Floyd releasing their most pre-ordered album of all time, and AC/DC launching their new album "Rock or Bust" in a small Australian town literally called "The Rock".
The Stone Roses are a legendary British rock band from Manchester. While they only released two albums over 20 years and never had a number 1 single, their influence is immense. In 2011, they announced a highly anticipated reunion tour that became the fastest selling tour in history. Over three sold out dates in Manchester, the band proved the critics wrong by delivering incredible performances. With new books, films, and rumors of a new album being made, the legacy and influence of the Stone Roses continues to inspire new generations of fans.
Can You Guess The Music|| QM: Manan, Pranav, Agastya|| Manan's OLT Sem :) || ...BITS Goa Quiz Club
Still buzzing over Backstage DJ and the Musical nights in Waves? Or trying to "hear the music" in Oppenheimer? 🎧
BITS Goa Quiz Club brings to you a peppy number to vibe on: Can you guess the music? - A Music themed Set hosted by Manan, Pranav and Agastya ! No no, We aren't making you guess songs but find yourself chilling and absorbing tantalising trivia from the world of Music - from peppy singles to different genres of music, jingles that just stuck to movie scores that stole the scenes!🎶
🗓️Date: 20th November
🕖Time: 7 PM
📍Location: DLT 8
Come vibe with us on a fun night with songs and trivia!
This document provides a summary of 10 films that would be good for fathers to watch with their children. It briefly describes each film, highlighting elements related to father-child relationships or that most fathers would enjoy. The films discussed are Field of Dreams, Caddyshack, The Godfather, Finding Nemo, Nebraska, Mrs. Doubtfire, Father of the Bride, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, He Got Game, and Paper Moon.
George Michael is a global music icon who has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. As part of the duo Wham! in the 1980s, they had major success with multiple number 1 singles and albums. Michael then went on to a hugely successful solo career, redefining popular music with his 1987 debut album Faith. He continued to produce popular and critically acclaimed albums while also engaging in charitable work and social activism through his music.
The document summarizes popular music genres from the 1970s including country rock, hard rock, progressive rock, glam rock, and the emergence of punk rock. It discusses two seminal punk bands, the Sex Pistols and the Clash, providing details on their band members, formation, hit albums, what they are best known for promoting punk rock, and other facts.
The document provides summaries of stories covered by student reporters from Archbishop Holgate's Newsroom for their participation in the BBC Schools Report. It includes articles on Team GB's defense of their Davis Cup title and Andy Murray's match against Japan; a total solar eclipse that occurred in Southeast Asia; the possibility of growing vegetables on Mars; the upcoming EU referendum on UK membership; and the continued mass slaughter of rhinos by poachers in Africa. The student reporters impressed the BBC with their work for News Day and were interviewed three times, gaining exposure for their school's newsroom.
This document provides an overview of the Bobby Bones radio show for a day, including Amy's last day in the studio before moving to North Carolina. It discusses various segments of the show such as games, interviews, birthdays and news. It also describes personal updates about the hosts and interns, including Amy's going away dinner planned by Bobby and gifts from Lunchbox.
Micheal jackson edition/Duval Street NewzDuval Knights
This document is a newsletter called "Duval Streetz Newz" that contains various articles and sections. The main sections include rumors and gossip, music news, features on artists, and a business section. Some of the articles summarize rumors about celebrity relationships and beefs (e.g. Chris Brown and Rihanna getting back together), new music collaborations (e.g. Lil Wayne working with Madonna), and controversies (e.g. speculation about Michael Jackson's son). It also includes an article paying tribute to Michael Jackson and listing some of his most popular songs. The newsletter is published monthly and contains contributions from various writers.
Red Night recently released their new album "Is This the End" after an 8 month delay. While the album sold over 10,000 copies quickly, fan reception has been mixed as the style changed with a new producer. Some fans are unhappy it didn't meet expectations after the long wait. The band is also still recovering from the recent death of their bassist and have a new bass player. They plan to tour next summer to support the album despite their challenges.
This document provides background on the town of Odessa, Texas and summarizes the devotion the town has for its high school football team, the Permian Panthers. It introduces James "Boobie" Miles, a star running back for Permian, and describes his upbringing being raised by his uncle L.V. Miles. It discusses Boobie's talent and the hopes he has of playing college football. However, during a preseason scrimmage, Boobie suffers a serious knee injury that could end his football career before it begins.
The Courteeners are a Manchester-based indie rock band who have achieved significant success through dedicated fans and energetic live performances, rather than commercial hits. Their upcoming show at Heaton Park, where they will perform for 20,000 fans, marks their biggest headline gig to date. The article examines the band's career highlights and growing fanbase, concluding that through talent and passion for music, the Courteeners have attained success on their own terms.
The document advertises a trip to CERN for those interested in science, noting that applications can be collected from Daniel Wilson in room HE39. It then provides a contents page for a magazine/newspaper including sections on general news, politics, music, celebrity news, lifestyle, and colleges/universities.
Bruce Furst, president of Ashber Corporation, wants to feature Lady Gaga in a new printed media project because she plans to become the first artist to sing in space. Lady Gaga was confirmed to perform in space through the Zero G Colony festival in 2013. Many of Lady Gaga's hits like "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Born This Way" reached number one in multiple countries. Her theatrical vocals and electronic soundscapes would be suitable for a zero-gravity performance. Lady Gaga was selected for her boldness as a performer and she may debut a new song for her space performance.
Randy Robinson was born on Valentine's Day 1950 in Schenectady, NY. He grew up in a tough neighborhood where he had to stand up to bullies. In the late 1950s, his family moved to Arizona where he became a rodeo star. He graduated from Cornell University in 1972 with a degree in psychology. Randy then moved to Seattle in 1978 and coached a successful softball team. He married Jane in 1985 and they had two daughters. Throughout his life, Randy enjoyed kayaking, public speaking, traveling to Europe and wine tasting with family and friends. He turned 60 years old in 2010 while living in San Diego.
The document summarizes information about the musical group The Four Seasons. It describes them as one of the most successful rock and roll groups of the 1960s originating from Newark, New Jersey. By 1990, they had sold 175 million records worldwide. The story of the group was adapted into the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" in 2005 which then went on tour across North America and other cities. Though their songs like "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" were clean doo-wop hits, the true story of the group was less wholesome as two members served a total of 16 years in jail.
Weekend Round up Newsletter - March 8 - 10, 2019Steve Rymer
This document provides information on various events happening in St. Louis from March 8-10, including the St. Louis Home and Garden Show, the State Farm MVC Men's Basketball Championship, a concert by Brothers Osborne, a tailgate party with Trisha Yearwood before the Garth Brooks concert, the Garth Brooks concert itself, and a concert by Flogging Molly. It also includes the local weather forecast and a fun fact about March.
In 1994, several major international agreements and trade deals were signed, including the Partnership for Peace between NATO and countries in Eastern Europe and the North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico. Hip hop, rap, and alternative rock were popular music styles, while blockbuster films like Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction were released. The TV show Friends became a hit and children were fans of Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon. Brazil defeated Italy in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA World Cup held in the United States. Digital cameras for consumers and large space surveillance radars were new technologies introduced. Fashion trended towards simpler clothing like t-shirts, jeans, and hoodies compared to the flashy 1980
This document appears to be a quiz covering major events from 2009 organized by month. It includes 10 multiple choice questions for each month from January to December testing knowledge of political, entertainment, sports and other news stories from that time period. The questions cover topics like the president inaugurated in January, top grossing films of the year, musical acts and events, sporting champions and other notable people and occurrences from 2009.
The document discusses the filming of the TV series "The Outsiders" in the Pittsburgh area. It summarizes that the series is filming in Henry Kaufman Park in Monroeville, near where the author grew up, to depict a small coal mining town in Kentucky. It also discusses how the film industry has helped Pittsburgh's economy, bringing an estimated $100 million in annual revenue over the past five years. Tax credits for film production in Pennsylvania are capped at $60 million, which some argue limits growth of the industry and its ability to compete for large projects.
EMC 2410 Lecture 9 Radio After TelevisionEdward Bowen
The document discusses the history and evolution of radio broadcasting in the United States, with a focus on station KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It describes the major developments and changes in radio formats from the 1920s through the 1980s, including the rise of Top 40 in the 1950s, the British Invasion and growth of FM in the 1960s, and the shift to more specialized FM formats in the 1970s as AM became less popular. It provides specific details about KDKA's programming over the decades as it adapted to trends and competition.
The document provides information on recent music industry news including Taylor Swift pulling her music from Spotify and explaining her rationale, Pink Floyd releasing their most pre-ordered album of all time, and AC/DC launching their new album "Rock or Bust" in a small Australian town literally called "The Rock".
The Stone Roses are a legendary British rock band from Manchester. While they only released two albums over 20 years and never had a number 1 single, their influence is immense. In 2011, they announced a highly anticipated reunion tour that became the fastest selling tour in history. Over three sold out dates in Manchester, the band proved the critics wrong by delivering incredible performances. With new books, films, and rumors of a new album being made, the legacy and influence of the Stone Roses continues to inspire new generations of fans.
Can You Guess The Music|| QM: Manan, Pranav, Agastya|| Manan's OLT Sem :) || ...BITS Goa Quiz Club
Still buzzing over Backstage DJ and the Musical nights in Waves? Or trying to "hear the music" in Oppenheimer? 🎧
BITS Goa Quiz Club brings to you a peppy number to vibe on: Can you guess the music? - A Music themed Set hosted by Manan, Pranav and Agastya ! No no, We aren't making you guess songs but find yourself chilling and absorbing tantalising trivia from the world of Music - from peppy singles to different genres of music, jingles that just stuck to movie scores that stole the scenes!🎶
🗓️Date: 20th November
🕖Time: 7 PM
📍Location: DLT 8
Come vibe with us on a fun night with songs and trivia!
1. The article discusses Drake visiting a 15-year old fan named Kennedy Brown in Texas who has terminal brain cancer. Kennedy's wish was to meet Drake, so her classmates started a #DrakeForKen campaign on Twitter to get Drake's attention. Drake saw the campaign, called Kennedy's father, and made a surprise visit to Kennedy to fulfill her wish.
2. The article discusses Nick Cannon appearing in "whiteface" on Arsenio Hall's show to promote his character Connor Smallnuts. Cannon explained it was meant as humor and not hatred. His wife Mariah Carey, who is biracial, found it funny.
3. Outkast, who has been on hi
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends is Coldplay's fourth studio album, released in 2008. It was produced by Jon Hopkins, Rik Simpson, Markus Dravs and Brian Eno. The album featured the hit single "Viva La Vida" and sold over 8.1 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of 2008 and the most downloaded album ever. It debuted at number one in many countries and received generally positive reviews.
The document announces that the fourth annual Irlam Music Festival will take place from 17-18 August this year. It promises to be the best one yet with the biggest bands, including Snow Patrol and My Chemical Romance. Festivalgoers are encouraged to purchase tickets now before they sell out for the two-day event. Contact details are provided for ticket purchases and inquiries.
John Lennon was assassinated outside his apartment building in New York City on December 8, 1980. He was shot multiple times in the back by Mark David Chapman. Chapman then waited at the scene and told the doorman that he had shot John Lennon when asked what he had done. Lennon was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.
John Lennon, former member of the Beatles, was assassinated outside his New York apartment building in 1980. He was shot multiple times in the back by Mark David Chapman. Chapman then waited at the scene and admitted to the doorman that he had shot John Lennon. Lennon was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.
Woodstock was a famous music festival held in 1969 that brought together nearly half a million people to see iconic artists of the era like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It was organized as a profit-making venture by Michael Lang, John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, and Artie Kornfeld but ended up being free for attendees. While there were some logistical problems due to the massive crowds, Woodstock came to represent the counterculture movement of the 1960s and had a generally peaceful atmosphere. It was later memorialized through an acclaimed documentary and album of the event.
Woodstock was a famous music festival held in 1969 that brought together nearly half a million people to see iconic artists of the time like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Though initially planned for a smaller venue, the massive crowds overwhelmed organizers and the event was moved further upstate to a dairy farm. Despite issues with overcrowding and rain, Woodstock succeeded in capturing the spirit of the counterculture movement and had a profound impact on popular music history.
The Beatles were a highly influential rock band formed in the 1960s in Liverpool, England. They were comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They gained popularity playing small gigs until they were signed to EMI records in 1962. Their unique sound and style helped popularize rock music worldwide and inspired countless other musicians to form their own bands. The Beatles also had a significant impact on popular culture through their constantly evolving fashion styles and haircuts that became trends among young people globally.
The Beatles were a highly influential rock band formed in the 1960s in Liverpool, England. They were comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They gained popularity playing small gigs until they were signed to EMI records in 1962. Their unique sound and style helped popularize rock music worldwide and inspired countless other musicians to form their own bands. The Beatles also had a significant impact on popular culture through their constantly evolving fashion styles and haircuts that became trends among young people globally.
The Beatles were a highly influential rock band formed in the 1960s in Liverpool, England. They were comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They gained popularity playing small gigs in Liverpool clubs until they were signed by record label EMI in 1962. They went on to become the best-selling band of all time and had a profound impact on popular culture and music. They inspired thousands of young musicians to form their own bands and helped launch the era of rock music dominating popular music. Their changing styles also influenced fashion trends and sparked popularity for musical instruments like the Rickenbacker guitar.
The document provides a biography of Lollapalooza, which was a successful concert tour in the 1990s that featured many well-known bands. It was created by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band Jane's Addiction. The concert brought communities together and was popular, with people having fun while experiencing the great 90s bands. Lollapalooza helped establish Jane's Addiction's career and introduced audiences to their songs.
Mac 101 - Week 7: Subcultures and Youth Culture - ACID HOUSEAllan Verth
The document discusses the rise of acid house and rave culture in the UK in the late 1980s. It describes how the scene originated in Ibiza and was brought to London by DJs like Paul Oakenfold. Popular clubs like Shoom and RIP helped grow the scene. However, media coverage increasingly focused on the scene's association with drugs and sensationalized it. This contributed to a moral panic and crackdown, including new laws passed in 1994 giving police powers to shut down large gatherings playing repetitive beats at night.
The Beatles released digitally remastered versions of their studio albums on September 9, 2009 in two CD box sets. This generated a lot of media coverage and promotion, including a new documentary, magazines covers, and a planned BBC Beatles week. A Beatles video game called Rock Band was also released, marking the first time their music was licensed for an interactive video game.
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996 consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman. They gained success with popular singles like "Yellow", "Clocks", and "Viva la Vida" which helped drive their total album sales over 20 million. Their 2014 album Ghost Stories addressed Martin's split from his wife Gwyneth Paltrow. Their 2019 album Everyday Life featured more politically vocal songs addressing issues like police brutality, gun control, and the global refugee crisis in songs like "Orphans".
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Integration of Email and Social Media: Understanding how to seamlessly integrate email marketing with social media efforts to expand reach and reinforce brand presence. Building a Robust Email List: Strategies for developing a strong email list that provides a direct line of communication to your audience, independent of social media algorithms. Data Integration for Targeted Campaigns: Leveraging combined data from email and social media to create personalized, targeted marketing campaigns that resonate with the audience. Utilization of AI Tools: Implementing AI and automation tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across marketing channels. Consistent Brand Voice Across Platforms: Maintaining a unified brand voice and message across all digital platforms to strengthen brand identity and user trust. Proactive Adaptation to Platform Changes: Staying ahead of social media platform changes and algorithm updates to keep engagement high and interactions meaningful. Conversion of Social Followers to Email Subscribers: Techniques to encourage social media followers to subscribe to email, ensuring a direct and consistent connection. Sustainable Growth and Minimized Platform Dependence: Strategies to diversify digital presence and reduce reliance on any single social media platform, thereby mitigating risks associated with platform volatility.
First Things First: Building and Effective Marketing Strategy
Too many companies (and marketers) jump straight into activation planning without formalizing a marketing strategy. It may seem tedious, but analyzing the mindset of your targeted audiences and identifying the messaging points most likely to resonate with them is time well spent. That process is also a great opportunity for marketers to collaborate with sales leaders and account managers on a galvanized go-to-market approach. I’ll walk you through the methods and tools we use with our clients to ensure campaign success.
Key Takeaways:
-Recognize the critical role of strategy in marketing
-Learn our approach for building an actionable, effective marketing strategy
-Receive templates and guides for developing a marketing strategy
From Hope to Despair The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Ditch SEO Tactics.pptxBoston SEO Services
From Hope to Despair: The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Ditch SEO Tactics
Are you tired of seeing your business's online visibility plummet from hope to despair? When it comes to SEO tactics, many businesses find themselves grappling with challenges that lead them to abandon their strategies altogether. In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, staying on top of SEO best practices is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge.
In this blog, we delve deep into the top 10 reasons why businesses ditch SEO tactics, uncovering the pain points that may resonate with you:
1. Algorithm Changes: The ever-changing algorithms can leave businesses feeling like they're chasing a moving target. Search engines like Google frequently update their algorithms to improve user experience and provide more relevant search results. However, these updates can significantly impact your website's visibility and ranking if you're not prepared.
2. Lack of Results: Investing time and resources without seeing tangible results can be disheartening. The absence of immediate results often leads businesses to lose faith in their SEO strategies. It's important to remember that SEO is a long-term game that requires patience and consistent effort.
3. Technical Challenges: From site speed issues to complex metadata implementation, technical hurdles can be daunting. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for SEO success, as technical issues can hinder your website's performance and user experience.
4. Keyword Competition: Fierce competition for top keywords can make it hard to rank effectively. Businesses often struggle to find the right balance between targeting high-traffic keywords and finding less competitive, niche keywords that can still drive significant traffic.
5. Lack of Understanding of SEO Basics: Many businesses dive into the complex world of SEO without fully grasping the fundamental principles. This lack of understanding can lead to several issues:
Keyword Awareness: Failing to recognize the importance of keyword research and targeting the right keywords in content.
On-Page Optimization: Ignorance regarding crucial on-page elements such as meta tags, headers, and content structure.
Technical SEO Best Practices: Overlooking essential aspects like site speed, mobile responsiveness, and crawlability.
Backlinks: Not understanding the value of high-quality backlinks from reputable sources.
Analytics: Failing to track and analyze data prevents businesses from optimizing their SEO efforts effectively.
6. Unrealistic Expectations and Timeframe: Entrepreneurs often fall prey to the allure of quick fixes and overnight success. Unrealistic expectations can overshadow the reality of the time and effort needed to see tangible results in the highly competitive digital landscape. SEO is a long-term strategy, and setting realistic goals is crucial for success.
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The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
The Strategic Impact of Storytelling in the Age of AI
In the grand tapestry of marketing, where algorithms analyze data and artificial intelligence predicts trends, one essential thread remains constant — the timeless art of storytelling. As we stand on the precipice of a new era driven by AI, join me in unraveling the narrative alchemy that transforms brands from mere entities into captivating tales that resonate across the digital landscape. In this exploration, we will discover how, in the face of advancing technology, the human touch of a well-crafted story becomes not just a marketing tool but the very essence that breathes life into brands and forges lasting connections with our audience.
Lily Ray - Optimize the Forest, Not the Trees: Move Beyond SEO Checklist - Mo...Amsive
Lily Ray, Vice President of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive, explores optimizing strategies for sustainable growth and explores the impact of AI on the SEO landscape.
Yes, It's Your Fault Book Launch WebinarDemandbase
From Blame to Gain: Achieving Sales and Marketing Alignment to Drive B2B Growth.
Tired of the perpetual tug-of-war between your sales and marketing teams? Come hear Demandbase Chief Marketing Officer, Kelly Hopping and Chief Sales Officer, John Eitel discuss key insights from their new book, “Yes, It’s Your Fault! From Blame to Gain: Achieving Sales and Marketing Alignment to Drive B2B Growth.”
They’ll share their no-nonsense approach to bridging the sales and marketing divide to drive true collaboration — once and for all.
In this webinar, you’ll discover:
The underlying dynamics fueling sales and marketing misalignment
How to implement practical solutions without disrupting day-to-day operations
How to cultivate a culture of collaboration and unity for long-term success
How to align on metrics that matter
Why it’s essential to break down technology and data silos
How ABM can be a powerful unifier
In the face of the news of Google beginning to remove cookies from Chrome (30m users at the time of writing), there’s no longer time for marketers to throw their hands up and say “I didn’t know” or “They won’t go through with it”. Reality check - it has already begun - the time to take action is now. The good news is that there are solutions available and ready for adoption… but for many the race to catch up to the modern internet risks being a messy, confusing scramble to get back to "normal"
In this humorous and data-heavy session, join us in a joyous celebration of life honoring the long list of SEO tactics and concepts we lost this year. Remember fondly the beautiful time you shared with defunct ideas like link building, keyword cannibalization, search volume as a value indicator, and even our most cherished of friends: the funnel. Make peace with their loss as you embrace a new paradigm for organic content: Pillar-Based Marketing. Along the way, discover that the results that old SEO and all its trappings brought you weren’t really very good at all, actually.
In this respectful and life-affirming service—erm, session—join Ryan Brock (Chief Solution Officer at DemandJump and author of Pillar-Based Marketing: A Data-Driven Methodology for SEO and Content that Actually Works) and leave with:
• Clear and compelling evidence that most legacy SEO metrics and tactics have slim to no impact on SEO outcomes
• A major mindset shift that eliminates most of the metrics and tactics associated with SEO in favor of a single metric that defines and drives organic ranking success
• Practical, step-by-step methodology for choosing SEO pillar topics and publishing content quickly that ranks fast
The advent of AI offers marketers unprecedented opportunities to craft personalized and engaging customer experiences, evolving customer engagements from one-sided conversations to interactive dialogues. By leveraging AI, companies can now engage in meaningful dialogues with customers, gaining deep insights into their preferences and delivering customized solutions.
Susan will present case studies illustrating AI's application in enhancing customer interactions across diverse sectors. She'll cover a range of AI tools, including chatbots, voice assistants, predictive analytics, and conversational marketing, demonstrating how these technologies can be woven into marketing strategies to foster personalized customer connections.
Participants will learn about the advantages and hurdles of integrating AI in marketing initiatives, along with actionable advice on starting this transformation. They will understand how AI can automate mundane tasks, refine customer data analysis, and offer personalized experiences on a large scale.
Attendees will come away with an understanding of AI's potential to redefine marketing, equipped with the knowledge and tactics to leverage AI in staying competitive. The talk aims to motivate professionals to adopt AI in enhancing their CX, driving greater customer engagement, loyalty, and business success.
In this humorous and data-heavy Master Class, join us in a joyous celebration of life honoring the long list of SEO tactics and concepts we lost this year. Remember fondly the beautiful time you shared with defunct ideas like link building, keyword cannibalization, search volume as a value indicator, and even our most cherished of friends: the funnel. Make peace with their loss as you embrace a new paradigm for organic content: Pillar-Based Marketing. Along the way, discover that the results that old SEO and all its trappings brought you weren’t really very good at all, actually.
In this respectful and life-affirming service—erm, session—join Ryan Brock (Chief Solution Officer at DemandJump and author of Pillar-Based Marketing: A Data-Driven Methodology for SEO and Content that Actually Works) and leave with:
• Clear and compelling evidence that most legacy SEO metrics and tactics have slim to no impact on SEO outcomes
• A major mindset shift that eliminates most of the metrics and tactics associated with SEO in favor of a single metric that defines and drives organic ranking success
• Practical, step-by-step methodology for choosing SEO pillar topics and publishing content quickly that ranks fast
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
This session will aim to comprehensively review the current state of artificial intelligence techniques for emotional recognition and their potential applications in optimizing digital advertising strategies. Key studies developing AI models for multimodal emotion recognition from videos, images, and neurophysiological signals were analyzed to build content for this session. The session delves deeper into the current challenges, opportunities to help realize the full benefits of emotion AI for personalized digital marketing.
Capstone Project: Luxury Handloom Saree Brand
As part of my college project, I applied my learning in brand strategy to create a comprehensive project for a luxury handloom saree brand. Key aspects of this project included:
- *Competitor Analysis:* Conducted in-depth competitor analysis to identify market position and differentiation opportunities.
- *Target Audience:* Defined and segmented the target audience to tailor brand messages effectively.
- *Brand Strategy:* Developed a detailed brand strategy to enhance market presence and appeal.
- *Brand Perception:* Analyzed and shaped the brand perception to align with luxury and heritage values.
- *Brand Ladder:* Created a brand ladder to outline the brand's core values, benefits, and attributes.
- *Brand Architecture:* Established a cohesive brand architecture to ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints.
This project helped me gain practical experience in brand strategy, from research and analysis to strategic planning and implementation.
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betweenJohn Nlellencamp and Stephen
King on a Broadway musical, Anne
Rice and Bruce Springsteen creare a
show about a young Jcrsey ruffian
whose emotionally distant father is a
gay vampire.
Feb. 29 lfhen confronted with
papers from the BALCO inve:tigation
on 6o Minutes, Diddy reveals that he
once took anabolic steroids to try to
improve his flow.
March 6 Aftcr years of bcing sur-
rounded by svcophants and luxury,
Britney Spears realizcs she has hit rock
bottom, and begs Apollo Creecl to train
her for her fight with Clubber Lang.
March 9 Vhile appearing on Oprah,
Kanye )i/est announces he's carrying
Hi11ary Clinton's baby.
April 15 Congress awards Andre 3ooo
the first Congressional Medal of St1,1e.
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Fire's 7in Butler and Regine
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the couple's zooz Volvo station wagon,
lots of rVest Elm furniture, a stack of
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Aug. 28 STith a shorv in Nome
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longtime mission to play every coun-
ty f'air in the United States.
Sept. 1 Native son Prince kicks off
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concert ever happens again.
Oct. 10 Kenny G and Michael Bolton
agree that if the other's alburn sells
more copics in its firsr week, hc rvill
end his career as a solo artist.
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O'Brien he's $ad Late Night tapes dur-
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break up.
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album of the ycar. considers purring
together Christmas album.
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Keith Richards and Janis Joplin, the
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Kanye tells Charlie Rose he's changing
his name to Kanye Midwest.
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funk production overseas forces
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Guns N' Roses and its frontman Ax1 Rose
will now be represented by longtime managers
Irving Azoff and Andy Gould, according to a
statement from Rose on the band's Web site.
"We are very excited and look forward to
working with them and hope our relationship
proves beneficial for everyone, especially the
fans," Rose said in a statement on the site.
No further details about the management
agreement were available at deadline.
GNR and Rose were previously managed by
Merck Mercuriadis. Rose revealedthe splitwith
Mercuriadis in a December 2006 online post-
ing, citing disagreements over the set up for
GNR's long-awaited album "Chinese Democ'
racy." There's still no official word on when
the decade-in-the-works " Chinese Democracy"
will see the light of day.
"Chinese Democracy" was most recently
scheduled for release on March 6,2007,but
promptlyvanished from the schedule without
a new date being set. It will be the first Guns
N' Roses album since the 1993 covers collec-
tion "The Spaghetti Incident"; in the ensuing
decade, the group has burned through a re-
ported $13 million in recording expenses.
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Takes," a newmicro-series createdby Dove Go
Fresh, a fragrance collection by Dove.
The series, which premiered this week dur-
ing "The Hil1s" show on MTV, follows three
20-something-year-o1d girlfriends as they strug-
gle with identity, careers and love.
"Fresh Takes" will broadcast three-minute
episodes nationwide over a five-week period at
10 P.M. EST. The micro-series, created and
produced by MindShare Entertainment and
MTV, will also be available on the Dove Go
Fresh site and on dove.com.
Alicia Keys, who plays Alex on the show,
headlines the series, alongside up-and-com-
ing actresses Desi Lydi (Diana) and )essalyn
Wanlim (Lizzie).
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tions made in the pages of a report on the po-
tential hazards the Internet can pose to
children.
Britain's government has committed to ac-
cepting and taking forward all the points out-
lined in the Byron Review, a newly-published
research paper which was commissioned in
2007 by the prime minister and the secretaries
of state for Children, Schools and Families and
Culture, Media and Sport.
Among the moot points made by its author,
the clinical psychologist Tanya Byron, is the
lowering of the statutory age at which games
have to go before the British Board ofFilm Clas-
sification (BBFC).
"The Byron Review recognizes the dangers
that exist in the online environment," com-
ments IFPI chairman/CEO fohn Kennedy in
a statement. He adds, "We urge the U.K. gov-
ernment to undertake more education work to
help keep children safe when using the Inter-
net. "
Following publication of the report, the De-
partment for Children Schools and Families
and the Department for Culture Media and
Sport yesterday vowed to work with industry,
schools and parents to ensure children and
young people remain safe in the online wor1d.
Kennedy adds, "A recent court case in the
U.S. highlighted the fact that criminals are
using file-sharing networks to commit iden-
tity fraud, harvesting personal financial infor-
mation often unwittingly uploaded onto the
Internet when children use the family com-
puter to share copyright infringing music. "
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parents and teachers informing them on how
to obtaining music safely and 1egally online.
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and Shakira are among the performers set to
take the stage at the fourth annual Plymouth
f azz Festival in Plymouth, Tobago, from April
25 -27.
Smokey Robinson, Peabo Bryson, James In-
gram, En Vogue, Steel Pulse and Ricky Minor
are aiso scheduled to partake in the festivities.
Past festivals have included appearances by
Stevie Wonder, Sting, Sir Elton Iohn, Sean
Puffy Combs, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind &
Fire, Mary ]. Blige, Natalie Cole, Babyface and
LL Cool I to name a few. The event is sponsored
by CL Communications and LaRoda Group.
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BMI's 2008 Christian Songwriter of the Year
during the organization's annual Christian
Music Awards, held April 19 at the company's
Nashville offices.
One of Cash's compositions, "Made to Wor-
ship," recorded by Chris Tomlin, was named
BMI's Christian Song ofthe Year. Cash was also
recognized for penning the hits "Holding Onto
You" and "How Can I Keep From Singing."
Universal Music Publishing Group was
named Christian Publisher of the Year. The
award is determined by the highest percentage
ofcopyright ownership in award songs.
The company's eight award-winning songs
include "The Blessing ofAbraham," penned by
Donald Lawrence, "Dead Man (Carry Me)," co-
written and recorded by |ars ofClay, "My Sav-
ior, My God," written and recorded by Aaron
Shust, and "imagine Me," co-penned and
recorded by Kirk Franklin.
During the evening, BMI recognized song-
writers and publishers in the Christian rock,
contemporary Christian, inspirational, urban
gospel and Southern gospel fields who had the
most performed songs on Christian radio. Jars
ofClay, Aaron Shust, and Isaiah Thomas per-
formed during the event.
Shust and Lawrence each earned two BMI
honors. Among the other songwriters recog-
nized were Franklin, Thomas, tobyMac,
Bady, |oel Lindsay, David Nasser, |asen
and Anthony Armstrong ofthe group
of Clay members Dan Haseltine, Charlie
ell, Steve Mason, Matt Odmark, and Casting
Crown's frontman Mark Hall.
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lishing agreements, EMI Music Publishing has
signed a deal to administer the catalog of Edi-
tora San Angel, in confunction with Mexico's So-
ciety of Authors and Composers (SACM).
Editora San Angel is the publishing house of
all music compositions belonging to Mexican
media conglomerate Televisa, and includes the
music of many Televisa shows and soap operas,
as well as many of the tracks recorded by Tele-
visa's multiple artists, including RBD.
San Angel's catalog has long been adminis-
teredworidwideby SACM, which also represents
the writers. Under the new agreement, EMI will
step in to representboth San Angel's and SACM's
interests in the catalog worldwide, except for the
United States and Mexico. In the United States,
EMI will be the sole administrator of San Angel's
catalog. SACM will continue to act as adminis-
trator for the individual writers it represents
worldwide.
"This alliance exemplifies how societies and
editors can work together for the rights of au-
thors and composers," said Nestor
aging director for
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decade-in-the-making album "Chinese Democ-
racy," according to a post on the band's Web site.
The message did not elaborate on what the dis-
cussions concern, or offer an approximate re-
lease date for "Chinese Democracy," which was
last on Interscope's release schedule in March
2007.
In other GNR news, guitarist Robin Finck has
left the Ax1 Rose-led band to return to Nine Inch
Nails, and will tour with the latter act this sum-
mer.
"Robin's plans caught everyone in Guns, as
well as our fans, a bit off-guard," the band says.
"Neither we nor management, etc., know any
more in this regard and we prefer not to specu-
late or offer opinions at this time."
"When we begin to put tour plans together,
we'll see where things are," the post continues.
"Until then, Robin's touring with NIN and we're
working with management on our game plans. "
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soap opera "The Young and the Restless" on
May 2, when he will perform his song "You're
Gonna Miss This."
Adkins will take place in a plot twist where
s in Genoa City to help Nick (Joshua
surprise his wife, Phyllis (Michelle
) for their first anniversary.
ins recently appeared on "Celebrity Ap-
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The latest rumors regarding the release of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy have been swirling
around message boards this week, The first rumor is that the long-awaited album will be released
exclusively through Best Buy on November 25th. The source of the multi-tiered rumors is a
supposed "vendor convention" that Best Buy had on Wednesday in Dallas, Texas. Reportedly, Guns
manager Andy Gould told the 900 employees the news about Chinese Democracy before previewing
three songs from the album. Cellphone recordings of the event were later distributed through GNR
fan forums. Gould also reportdly alerted the crowd that "If The World" would also be featured in the
closing credits for the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio/Russell Crowe film Body of Lies, which was
confirmed by message boarders on movie websites (like IMDB) who happened to catch a press
screening of the film yesterday. The number of witness accounts, evidence and message boards
involved makes it hard to believe this is all just a hoax, but this is Axl Rose we're talking about, so
we'll believe it when the press release reaches our inbox, Still, we're cautiously looking forward to
Chinese Democracy and free Dr. Pepper on November 25th.
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Guns N Roses 'Chinese Democracy' To
Get November Release
New reports claim by Jason Gregor),
26 September 2008
Photo by: WENN
Guns N' Roses long awaited studio album 'Chinese Democracy'will be released on
November 25th, according to new reports.
The album, which has been in production for over 14 years, will be available exclusively
in Best Buy stores.
According to internet reports, the band's manager, Andy Gould, informed 900 employees
at the retail store this week, before playing them three songs from the record.
Gould is also reported to have informed them that a new song, 'If The World', will feature
in the forthcoming movie, Body of Lies, which stars Russell Crowe and Leonardo
DiCaprio
'Chinese Democracy' is understood to have cost frontman Axl Rose $2milllion to make.
In June, a number of songs, purported to be finished edits, appeared on an internet blog.
27-year-old Kevin Cogill, who uploaded the tracks, was anested in August on suspicion
of violating federal copyright laws.
Prosecutors claim he could have caused a "significant" profit loss for the band. Cogill has
since appealed for donations to his defence fund.
7. WM
THE BOXER REBELLION:
The inside word is that Guns
N' Roses will follow the blue-
print drawn up by manager
lrving Azofffor The Eagles and
enter into an exclusive deal with
a big-box retailer for Chinese
Democracy. But unlike the
Eagles situation or the recent
2.5 million-unit dealwih C,olurn
bia for AC/DC's Black lce, the
GNR album will go notto Wal-
Mart butto Best Buy. Axl Rose
and company are co-managed
byAndy Gould and Azoff, who
also consulted on the AC/DC
deal. These arrangements are
very much a sign of the times,
as the majors get in deeper
wifr mega-retailers, cutting their
risk while pocketing immedi-
ate revenue... Five years after
AC/DC moved its valuable cat-
alog from one major to anoth-
er, Pink Floyd is in talks to take
its catalog off of EMl, which
has the band's first 11 albums,
including Dark Side of the
Moon'. According to Warner
Music insiders, Lyor Cohen
was given expanded responsi-
bilities because he was able to
tum around the company's pre-
viously moribund East Coast
operation while significantly
IYOR COHEN: Considerable
experience dealing with vice.
improving WMG marketshare
as a whole during the last four
years. Vftrile some nalrsayers are
predicting that this is the first
part of an up-and-out move for
much-maligned, highly contro-
versial executive, other ob-
servers point out that Edgar
Bronfman Jr. genuinely likes
Cohen, as well as being utterly
dependent on him. As parts of
WMG remain competitive in
an increasingly challenging busi-
ness landscape, even those of
us who have been most critical
of Cohen! abilities and inten-
tions are forced to acknowledge
that WMG would be in far
worse shape with Bronfman
running the company by him-
self... While tensions between
Cohen and Tom Whalley con-
tinue to simmer, insiders still
believe the head of Warner
Bros. Records will get his new
deal, though his corhpensation
is expected to be dramatically
reduced. As Bronfman and
Cohen were kicking the tires of
potential replacements for the
WBR chief, discussions have
been initiated between Whalley
and lnterscope, but *rose in dre
know don't see them amount-
ing to anything... Speaking of
lnterscope, the company's pro-
jected fourth-quarter release
schedule of a few months ago
has been decimated by delays
in a number of crucial recording
projects. While only the U2
album has formally been
bumped (following an announce-
ment from the band that it was
on a roll and intended to keep
working), release dates have
yet to be nailed down for Dr.
Dre, Eminem or the Black
Eyed Peas, making it doubtful
that any of them will see the
light of day before the end of
2008. The absence of releases
from three of the label's power
hitters could climax an unchar-
acteristic middling year for
what has been the most dom-
inant label of the last decade.
Year-to-date, the Jimmy lovine-
led label is 2.6 percentage
points off of last yeart 8.7"/"in
new-release marketshare. lnter-
scope's remaining hopes lie
wifr the Pusqycat Dolls (whose
2006 debut did nearly 2.9m)
and Robin Thicke (1.5m), both
on Sept. 30; the once-mighty
Guns N' Roses (42rn*ut that
was a greatest-hits set), proba-
bly on Nov. 28, the day after
Thanksgiving; and 50 Cent
(1.3m)... The reasons behind
Janet Jacksont exit from IDJ
after little more than a year aren't
complicated. According to in-
siders, Jackson was disappoint-
ed when Discp/ine topped out
at just 400k, while her singles
performed considerably below
those of Rihanna and Mariah
Carey, rubbing salt in the
wound. Jackson asked for her
release-despite the fact that
her significant other: Jermaine
Dupri, is company's ranking
urban executive-and got it.
Subsequent reports that she's
headed to Live Nation, which
is handling her current tour,
seem plausible, especially con-
sidering the seeming absence
of other viable options... Mean-
while, at Universal, it appears
thatJason Flom willjoin Monte
Lipman's team in a dedicated
A&R capacity, reuniting him
with his mentor, Doug Morris...
Most expect the Oa. 15 City
of Hope event honoring Monis
to draw a veritable who's who
of today's music business while
generating the most money in
City of Hope history. The even-
JASON FLOM: Reunited
and it feels so good.
ing promises to be a testament
to the myriad accomplishments
of the revered executive over
the last five decades, culminat-
ing in the shaping of UMG into
the most formidable company
of the last 20 years. Observers
attribute UMG's remarkable
success to the savrry leader-
ship of a true record man, at a
time when the business was
overrun by neophytes and
clueless outsiders, accountants
and private-equity Gordon
Gekkos... Names in the
Rumor Mill: Michael Fleisher,
Paul McGuinness, Rob C.avallo,
Doug Goldstein, Lee Trink
and Lucian Grainge.
DOUG MORRIS: Lrke A-Rod,
a shoo-in for the hall of fame.
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8. E WWru
Lubel exers prssent 0 series of plotinum owords to legendory Columbio Rerords
group AC/D(, lhonks to o speciol government boilout progrom fiof guoronlees
every ploque's worth ot $2.87. The group, whose new qlbum Elock lce (omes out
exdusively ot Wol-Morl, Som's Club snd fieir own website Oct.20, hod to reod
fiis toplion to identify the following (l-r): VP Digitol Mktg/Biz Dev Glenn Frese,
At/DCt Molcolm Young, VP Publidty Benny Torontini, SilLG Choirmon Rob
Siringer, A(/DC's Angus Young, monoger Alvin Hondwerker, Columbio
Choirmon Sleve Bornett, RMC lnt'l's Robbie Mclnlosh, ihe bond's Brion
Johnson, VP Morketing Greg [inn ond PR moven Lorry Solters.
his will be the first story
about Jakob Dylan that
doesn't mention his
father.That's right, we
promise not to say a single word
about Donovan.
Nevertheless, the singer/
songwriter's first soio album
apart from his longtime band
the Wallflowers, the Rick
Rubin-produced Seeing Thlngs,
on Columbia Records, seems
to beg comparison with his old
man in its acoustic orientation,
even as it sets out in its own
very personal direction.
"The trouble, doll, no not
moving mountains," he sings on
the album's first single, "Some.
thing Good This Vay Comes,"
"but digging the ground that
you're on."
That outlook results in
Jakob's most forthcoming work
to date, one that has already
generated Grammy buzz in criti-
cal circles. The album's opening
week sales of 24k trumped all
expectations, with that number
now climbing close to 100k
since its June 10 release.
The album has moved a
majority of its copies through
the partnership with Starbucks,
which came about thanks to
former Hear Music exec Tim
Ziegler along with Columbia
Chairman Steve Barnett and
Mark DiDia.
"Starbucks has been a huge
component of the project's suc-
cess," says new Dylan manager
Rich Egan of Hard 8 Manage.
ment. "Bamett and Didia went
above and beyond the call of
duty to get the deal done, a
clear sign they recognize the
changing marketplace. They
had to clear a lot of hurdles to
ger rhis done.
Dylan just finished supporr.
ing Eric Clapton in Europe and
will go on tour with Willie Nel-
son through the fa1l.
As a solo artist, he per-
formed at last summer's Bon-
naroo and Austin City Limits
(both festival and TV show)
as well as the Bumbershoot
and Rothbury festivals.
The U.K. press has been par-
ticularly enthusiastic, with a
recent London Sunday Times
cover, as well as rave reviews
and features in Mojo andUncut.
'lTorking
without the safety
net of his former band, the
Wallflowers, for the first time,
Jakob opens up more than he
has in the past on several of the
tracks. In the closing "This End
of the Telescope," he sings: "l
was born in the summer of
Sam/Smaller and sooner than
planned/ln the spitting image of
the man/Raised by wolves on
the fat of the land."
At once an acknowledge-
ment of a unique upbringing, to
say the least, it's also a claim to
be allowed to grow-and be
accepted-as an artist on his
terms. "Got my weapons/l'm
lying low/On this end of the
telescope/l see clearly at last."
By stepprng out as a solo per-
former, Jakob Dylan may beg
comparisons with his old man,
but at the same time, he begins
to create an artistic space to
call his own.
"lt was all about presenting
Jakob's llncs and vocals up front,"
says producer Rubin. "Having
them stand by themselves."
"lt took a lot of courage for
Jakob to strip away the band,
both musically and in name,"
says Egan. "He's basically laid it
out there bare.bones, and the
music has resonated with critics
and music fans alike."
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racy" will finally see
the light ofday before year's end, sources close
to the situation confirms to Billboard. As first re-
ported here, the set will be a Best Buy exclusive
and will be available Sunday, Nov. 23, rather than
the usual Tuesday.
Beyond enticing pre-Thanksgiving shoppers,
the move is tied to the sEucture of Best Buy's sales
week, which runs from Sunday to Saturday. As
such, "Chinese Democracy" would not be eligi-
ble to chart on The Biilboard 200 until the week
ofDec. 1, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
In the run-up to release date, album track
"Shackler's Revenge" will debut in the video game
"Rock Band 2," while a portion of "If the World"
is playing over the end credits in the new Leonardo
DiCaprio/Russell Crowe film "Body ofLies."
In addition, GNR's seminal 1987 debut, "Ap-
petite for Destruction," will be reissued on vinyl
on Oct. 28 via Interscope.
The band's last new studio albums were the si-
multaneously released "Use Your Illusion I" and
"II" in September 1991. A covers set, "The
Spaghetti Incident)," followed in 1993, and fea-
tured some of the last GNR recordings from orig-
inal guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan.
-Jonathan
Cohen, N.Y.
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A record company has sued Lil' Kim for $2.5
million, saying the Grammy-winning rapper has-
n't delivered all the recordings their contract re-
quires.
Media filed the lawsuit Tuesday in
Manhattan's state Supreme Court. Lil' Kim's
lawyer, Londell McMillan, says Brookland sued
"to leverage their own position" in the contract
dispute.
The lawsuit says Brookland contracted with Lil'
Kim this year and spent hundreds ofthousands
ofdollars on recordings, equipment and advance
payments.
Court papers say the rapper later tried to change
the contract and refused to continue recording
unless Brookland agreed. The papers say she had
recorded only a few tracks toward a new album
by the beginning of September.
Brookland wants the court to declare the con-
tract valid and bar Lil' Kim from recording for an-
other company.
-Associated
Press
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The indie community has presented a united
front over digital rights in a special Popkomm
pane1.
Speaking under the "lmpala Presents" banner,
delegates flipped the subiect ofdebate at the last
minute. The panel had been due to discuss the
relationship between the EU and the independ-
ent community, but changed to instead focus on
developments with Merlin, the indies' digital li-
censing body.
Merlin CEO Charles Caldas said the end was
in sight for its dispute with Last.fm, which it re-
cently accused of streaming unlicensed tracks
from its members (Billboard.biz, ]uiy 19).
"We're in the middle of a negotiation to legir
imize the service," said Caldas, "But also to cre-
ate a business that will work for everyone. There
has been progress and we will announce a deal in
due course."
Caldas sounded notably less optimistic on the
subiect of MySpace Music, which launched with-
out any repertoire from Merlin members (Bill-
board.biz, Sept. 25) after the rights body held out
for equal terms with the majors, which all have
an equity stake in the business
"We're in an ongoing negotiation, but I don't
have a lot to add to my statement of two weeks
ago," he said. "lt's a service thatwe believe could
be of value to our members but the fact that the
majors are [part] owners raises serious concerns
for us. It's not healthy for the market or compe-
tition if it's allowed to go unchallenged. I would
hope that MySpace Music come good on their pub-
lic statements and put their money where their
mouth is."
Other panelists wete also critical ofdigital serv-
ices that continue to have different terms for con-
tent from maior labels and independents.
Alison Wenham, president of global indies body
WIN and CEO of U.K. indies group AIM, accused
such sites of "discrimination," adding: "lt's im-
perative that we establish financial value for these
copyrights that represent 307o of the music mar-
ket."
Impala president Horst Weidenmuller, also
CEO of German indie K7, even suggested the en-
tire future ofthe music industry rested upon par-
ity being achieved.
"Ifyou cut out these [digital] revenue streams,
[indies] won't have money to sign new artists, " he
claimed. "Then the majors don't have any new
acts to develop... the whole market will implode."
-M
ark S uth erl an d., B erlin
10. Emily Schroeder, Best Buy
(61 2) 29 1 -6124 or E m ily. Schroeder@bestbu y. com
GUNS N'ROSES CH"VESE DEMOCRACY CD SET FOR
NOVEMBER 23 RELEASE AT BEST BUY
****
First Single - "Chinese Democracy" - Premieres on Radio on
October 22
***
Pre-Order Begins Today at www.bestbuy.com/chinesedemocracy
MINNEAPOLIS, October 22,2008 - Best Buy and Geffen Records announced that one
of the most highly anticipated albums of all time, Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy,
will be available beginning Nov. 23 at Best Buy and BestBuy.com on CD, vinyl, and
digital downloads. The title track, the first single from the album, was released to radio
today, October 22. Chinese Democracy is the first album of new material from one of
rock's most influential bands since the 1991 simultaneous releases of Use Your lllusion
/ and Use Your lllusion ll.
"The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock n' roll," said co-
managers lrving Azoff and Andy Gould. "We're launching with a monumental campaign
developed by Gary Arnold and the Best Buy team that matches the groundbreaking
sound of the album itself. Guns N' Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this
is only the beginning."
"Chinese Democracy is one of the most highly anticipated albums in music history, and
Best Buy is thrilled to deliver this explosive and previously elusive release to Guns N'
Roses fans. Longtime fans will be rewarded for their patience and loyalty to this great
band, while a new generation of fans will be blown away," said Gary Arnold, Senior
Entertainment Officer for Best Buy. "Axl Rose is one of the most dynamic and gifted
writers and performers in modern music. Best Buy is excited to work with Axlto make
the release of Chlnese DemocracyTHE musical event of 2008!"
"Guns N' Roses is THE premier American rock band," commented Steve Berman,
President, Sales and Marketing, lnterscope Geffen A&M Records. "Partnering with
Gary and everyone at Best Buy to release one of rock's most anticipated and legendary
albums is truly a moment in music history. We're thrilled to be able to announce that
Chinese Democracy is coming, it's coming this year, and it's coming to Best Buy."
-continued-
11. GUNS N'ROSES.
CHINESE DEMOCRACY.
NOVEMBER 23.
****
First Single, "Chinese Democracv", Debuts Todav-October 22
****r<
SANTA MONICA, CA - October 22, 2008 - Chinese Democracy has finally arrived. One of
the most highly anticipated albums in rock history, the long-awaited Chrnese Democracy
marks the first album of new material from Guns N' Roses since 1991's simultaneous release
of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II. With a frenzied energy/ Guns N' Roses arrived
on the music scene in the mid-'80s and rock was never the same. Now the enormously
influential G N'R is ready to rock once again.
Chinese Democracy (Black FroglGeffen Records) will be available globally on November 23
on CD and vinyl (accompanied by a free digital download of the tracks), and as a separate
digital album.
Produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo, Chinese Democracy includes 14 tracks. The
title track and first single from the album, "Chinese Democracy", will be released to radio at
5:00 am eastern time today. Two of the recordings have been recently released-r'Shackler's
Revenge" debuted September 14 in the "Rock Band 2" videogame and "If The World" debuted
October 11 in the film Body Of Lies.
"The release of Chinese Democracy marks a historic moment in rock 'n' roll," said Irving
Azoff and Andy Gould, Guns N' Roses' co-managers, "and we're launching with a monumental
campaign that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N' Roses fans
have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning."
"Guns N' Roses redefined the American rock band and became a global music icon," added
Steve Berman, President, Sales and Marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records. "We're
incredibly excited that Chrnese Democracy will be heard worldwide through Geffen Records
and the Universal Music Group."
Seventeen years ago, the two previous original albums from one of rock's most intense and
compelling bands, Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, were issued simultaneously, a
first for any contemporary artist. Debuting #2 and #1, respectively, they featured three gold
hits with "November Rain" (#3), "Don't Cry" (#10) and the previously released Top 30 "You
12. Best Buy seals the deal with Guns N' Roses Page I of 1
StarTribune. com, MINNEApoLIS - sr. pAUL. MINNESoTA
Best Buy seals the dea! with Guns N' Roses
October 22,2008
It's official: The Guns N' Roses record will be out in time for the holiday shopping rush,
and Best Buy stores will be the only place to get it.
The Richfield-based retail chain and GNR's label, Geffen Records, announced the
exclusive deal Wednesday after a month of speculation that was the culmination of 10-
plus years of gossip about "Chinese Democracy," the perennially delayed album from Axl
Rose that has reportedly cost several million dollars to produce. !t will be released Nov.
23 with 14 songs, three of which have not yet leaked onto the internet or been performed
in concert. Best Buy's website is already taking orders for the disc.
The title track, which is also the first single, hit the airwaves Wednesday. "This time, it's
coming to stay," read a big message on the website of 93X (93.7 FM). The Twin Cities
rock station heard from GNR's lawyers after spinning "Chinese Democracy" and some
other leaked tracks this summer.
Guns N' Roses have not released a new album since 1993, in which time frontman Axl
Rose overhauled the band's lineup and missed many previously announced release
dates.
CHRIS R!EMENSCHNEIDER
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The title trackfrom Guns N' Roses' new album,
"Chinese Democracy." will be available to down-
Ioad by U.S. radio outlets at 5 a.m. ET this morn'
ing (Oct. 22), constituting the first authorized new
music from the group in nine years.
As previously reported, "Chinese Democracy"
the album is due Nov. Z3 exclusively via Best Buy.
The 14-track set includes only three songs that
have not either been performed live or Ieaked on-
line in recent years.
Guns N' Roses was last on Billboard's Main-
stream Rock chart in 1999 with "oh My God," its
contribution to the "End ofDays" soundtrack. The
song peaked at No. 26. Prior to that, it hadn't ap-
peared on the chart since 1994, when its cover of
" Sympathy lor the Devil" from the "lnterview With
a Vampire" soundtrack reached No. 10.
lonathanCohen, N.Y.
The FCC has hit Spanish Broadcasting System
with two fines of $ 16,000 each as a result of what
the regulator says was a rule violation in relation
to a prank call made last year on "El Vacilon de
la Maiiana."
According to an FCC document, the agency re-
ceived three complaints over the Jdy 79,2007
broadcast ofa call - purportedly from a hospital
- in which a woman was told her husband had
been shot to death and her daughter had been fa-
tally run over by a car. After the woman became
hysterical, the contractor hired to make the call
told the woman it was a prank.
SBS says the woman gave permission for the
call to be broadcast after it was recorded, accord-
ing to the FCC. But Miami's WXDJ EI Zol and
New York's La Mega WSKQ, which aired the call,
were found in violation ofan FCC rule due to
"the failure to inform the call recipient prior to
recording the call that it was intended for broad-
cast," according to the agency. SBS did not re-
spond to a request for comment as ofpress time.
The broadcaster has 30 days to contest the Oct.
17 fine notice.
Ayala Ben-Yehud.a, L.A.
The site ofthe central London Astoria venue
has been confirmed for acquisition as part ofthe
Crossrail project and compulsory purchase pro-
ceedings are now underway.
To enable the ma jor redevelopment of Totten-
ham Court Road station, a number ofproperties
will be compulsorily purchased and demolished.
The Astoria 2 venue is also affected.
"This is a major step forward in the delivery
of Crossrail and underlines the government's
commitment to the proiect," said rail minister
Lord Adonis in a statement.
Possession ofthe 1 3 affected properties is due
to complete in Jan. 2009 when Compulsory Pur-
chase Orders take effect and affected properties
transler to the secretary ofstate.
The 2,000-capacity Astoria venue has become
a staple of the live music scene in cerrtral Lon-
don since 1984, including the Rolling Stones,
David Bowie and Madonna.
The Astoria is controlled by Festival Republic,
which is majority-owned by Live Nation. Live Na-
tion did not comment on developments.
Westminster Council says a replacement venue
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derground building works are complete.
The Crossrail development, Iinking Maiden-
head in Berkshire to Shenfield in Essex via
Heathrow airport and central London, rs due for
completion in 2077.
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