The movie theater business was losing billions before the pandemic. So, it’s no surprise that multiplexes are still hurting. If movie fans were avoiding theaters before, this news should seal the deal. AMC, the country’s largest movie theater chain, is rolling out a new pricing structure that charges more for center seats. It’s called Sightline, …
Ever wonder how radio stations choose the songs they play? Do the DJs sit around and decide? Uhhh, no. To earn a coveted slot on a station’s playlist, songs must survive exhaustive testing (and flawed research). Imagine you’re cooking dinner when the phone rings. A radio station intern wants your opinion on some tunes. So …
When it comes to selling concert tickets, classic rock is king. For the moment. Those beloved road warriors are feeling the strain that comes from 50 years of touring. Just ask Jeff Beck, Christine McVie and David Crosby. And it’s just the beginning. Pete Townshend can’t hear, Eric Clapton plays in pain and Phil Collins …
It’s hard to believe that Tom Petty has been gone for five years. I’ll never forget when he released the breakthrough album Damn The Torpedoes and hit the road. I had a fun idea to celebrate Petty’s Seattle gig and shared it with my staff. ‘This will be our final show of the decade, so …
Is it just me? Or, has the metaverse snuck up and arrived? Some see the metaverse as an immersive digital experience. Others imagine an augmented-reality world where digital objects appear real. So far, we’re just getting glimpses. So, what is it? From what I can tell, the metaverse is a mystery, a digital G-Spot that’s …
In the past two weeks, nearly 100,000 children have tested positive for COVID19. Meanwhile, parents must decide whether to send their kids back to school. Adults have failed at social distancing. Yet, we expect 8-year-olds to figure it out. It’s beyond frightening. Most schools will offer virtual learning for the foreseeable future. But, easier said …
