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New Post: These rad holiday gifts are really having a moment - https://lnkd.in/gDt_9U9A - Let’s face it — buying gifts for people who worship all that’s new and relevant can be daunting. The last thing you want is to give a teenager who thinks they know everything something that had its moment back in 2021, or gift a vinyl purist an album that exposes your lack of musical knowledge, right?This is where Walmart can help you nail it when it comes to gifting the hardest-to-shop-for on your list. If it’s cool and coveted, Walmart has it — starting with these top picks.Swifties will lose it for this collectible vinyl set Opens in a new window Credit: Republic Records / Walmart Taylor Swift's 1989 2-LP Vinyl Album $41.90 from WALMART Buy Now Chances are pretty good you have a Swiftie on your list and, if so, Taylor’s version of the 1989 2-LP Vinyl Album is a sure-fire win. It’s a re-record of the album’s original 16 songs, plus five previously unreleased songs that will blow their mind. You know what else will blow their mind? The cool-blue vinyl discs and album jacket with never-before-seen photos of Tay Tay.Level up their Bluetooth listening pleasure Opens in a new window Credit: Audio-Technica / Walmart Audio-Technica Wireless Turntable $159 from WALMART Buy Now This sleek and fully automatic Audio-Technica Wireless Turntable will upgrade even the pickiest audiophile’s setup. Unlike other turntables with built-in speakers, this Bluetooth-enabled unit connects to a soundbar or portable speakers so they can listen to the vinyl they’re spinning in every room of the house. Give a gamer something new to geek out about Opens in a new window Credit: Minecraft / Walmart Minecraft Legends Creeper Mini Fridge $55 (originally $168) from WALMART Buy Now This bright-green Minecraft Legends C

New Post: Here Are All the Hits That Have Debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 - https://lnkd.in/gj2jnVgY - Drake famously boasted that he started from the bottom. When it comes to the Billboard Hot 100, however, he has, impressively, started at the top more than any other artist. The superstar has launched at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with nine songs, from “God’s Plan” in 2018 to, most recently, “First Person Shooter,” featuring J. Cole, in 2023. Next up, Ariana Grande boasts seven No. 1 Hot 100 arrivals. Through the Hot 100 dated April 6, 2024, an elite 77 singles have bounded in at No. 1, reflecting a welcome so warm (or hot) that within a week of their releases, they have vaulted over every other song in their way and reigned as the most popular hit in the U.S. upon their first appearances on the survey. The first No. 1 debut in the Hot 100’s history? Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone,” on the chart dated Sept. 2, 1995 (after the list began in August 1958). “Michael Jackson is alone in Hot 100 history this week with his new single, ‘You Are Not Alone,’ which debuts at No. 1 on the chart,” a story noted on page 5 of that issue. “This is the first time a record has entered the chart at No. 1.” Key to the historic bow? “In the past year , all major labels have been releasing commercial singles on Tuesday of each week, which, according to Michael Ellis, then-associate Billboard publisher, ‘has given us a more accurate comparison of first-week sales movement for all singles,’ ” Billboard reported. “Now, all records have a full six-day selling period during that first week; it’s on a level playing field. Having a full week on the street allows records to debut higher on the chart.” (Today, most songs are released on Fridays, aligning with the Hot 100’s Friday-Thursday tracking week, so titles often debut following a full first week of streaming, radio airplay and sales data.) Proving prophetic, Ellis added, “On average, we expect to see higher chart debuts in the future.” He concluded: “A No. 1 debut is truly extraordinary.” Browse the full list below of every No. 1 debut in the Hot 100’s history. - #news #business #world -------------------------------------------------- Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR -------------------------------------------------- or download at SourceForge - https://lnkd.in/gNqB7dnp

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New Sync Brief: Dynamic Global Campaign: British Street Football Usage: Global one-year campaign across all media platforms. Open budget options. Content: - Main 60” + versions, cutups (90" 120"), and multiple edits and cutdowns. - +1 spin-off script + putdowns. (Rough usage)   Target Audience: Young enthusiasts of British street football culture.   Route 1: British Football Anthems Music Criteria: - Well-known British Football Anthems for licensing. - Energetic tracks connected to football, ideal for seamless editing. References Route 1: (https://lnkd.in/dDPuHPPg)   --- Route 2: Best of British Music Celebration Genres/Music: - Drum & Bass, Jungle, Trap, electronic, Gen Z favorites. - Energetic, upbeat tracks connected to football, potentially from FIFA. References Route 2:(https://lnkd.in/dvRhrx-C) --- Deadline: Tracks are due by 4 pm GMT, Wed, 24th Jan.   #Sync #SyncBrief #synclicensing

Check out this article in Sports Business Journal authored by my colleague Mark Salah Morgan that nicely summarizes some recent developments in sports media/broadcasting.

New Post: Sum 41 Ends Record Break Between No. 1s on Alternative Airplay Chart With ‘Landmines’ - https://lnkd.in/g9NMvAyp - After more than two decades away, Sum 41 is back at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, as “Landmines” crowns the tally dated March 9. It’s Sum 41’s second Alternative Airplay ruler, after “Fat Lip” reigned for a week in August 2001. That break of 22 years, five months and three weeks between No. 1s is by far the longest in the chart’s 35-year history, surpassing the 13 years and six months that The Killers waited between “When You Were Young” in October 2006 and “Caution” in April 2020. In between “Fat Lip” and “Landmines,” the Deryck Whibley-fronted Sum 41 charted nine Alternative Airplay titles, paced by the No. 7-peaking “Still Waiting” in 2003, with a pair of additional top 10s in “In Too Deep” (No. 10, 2001) and “We’re All to Blame” (No. 10, 2004). Upon its debut in October, “Landmines” marked Sum 41’s first appearance since “Screaming Bloody Murder,” which reached No. 37 in 2011. “Landmines” takes over No. 1 on Alternative Airplay from Blink-182‘s “One More Time,” which sported a 20-week run atop the chart, tying it with Portugal. The Man‘s “Feel It Still” for the most weeks at No. 1 in the chart’s history. Concurrently, “Landmines” lifts 40-37 in its second week on Mainstream Rock Airplay. On the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, it rises 6-5 with 4.8 million audience impressions, up 11%, Feb. 23-29, according to Luminate. It’s Sum 41’s top-performing song on the ranking, which began in 2009, having surpassed the No. 46 showing for “Out for Blood” in 2019. “Landmines” is the lead single from Heaven :x: Hell, Sum 41’s eighth studio album and first since 2019’s Order in Decline, due March 29. It’s billed as the band’s final release, as the group, which formed in Ontario in 1996, plans to disband following a final tour supporting the LP. All Billboard charts dated March 9 will update on Billboard.com Tuesday, March 5. - #news #business #world -------------------------------------------------- Download: Stupid Simple CMS - https://lnkd.in/g4y9XFgR -------------------------------------------------- or download at SourceForge - https://lnkd.in/gNqB7dnp

NBA's $76B Media Rights Deal: Insights for Marketing Marketing Leverage: The NBA's media rights deal with Disney, Amazon, and NBC showcases strategic partnerships and expansive media reach. Brands can leverage media deals to enhance visibility and engagement. Ad Opportunities: Advertising opportunities during NBA broadcasts, provide a prime platform for reaching diverse and engaged audiences. Digital Transformation: Streaming services highlights the shift towards digital consumption, urging brands to invest in multi-platform marketing strategies. Industries to Focus On: Sports Marketing Broadcasting & Media Streaming Services Consider This: Does your target audience watch NBA games? If so, advertising during NBA broadcasts could be a great opportunity for your staffing agency to reach potential clients and candidates. #Marketing #MediaRights #NBA #Advertising #DigitalStrategy #BrandEngagement

Download the free report: https://hubs.ly/Q02lPJv10 Across major sports markets, the broadcast rights to popular sports competitions are increasingly being split across a growing number of services, including streamers. This report looks at the driving forces behind the fragmentation of the sports media market, as well as its impact on various stakeholders across the industry

With the NBA Finals set to begin, the league is working behind the scenes to finalize a massive TV rights deal worth $76 billion over 11 years. In this piece, Joe Flint, Isabella Simonetti and I explain how NBC, Amazon and ESPN wound up the likely winners, with exclusive details on the packages and negotiations and why Warner’s TNT isn’t in the mix. This isn’t just any sports deal: it’s a defining moment for the industry. Media companies are placing huge bets on an uncertain future in streaming. NBC is committing some $28 billion (more than Warner Bros. Discovery’s entire market value). As we report, NBC will likely be raising Peacock’s prices and making big budget cuts, as a result of becoming an NBA partner. As the league cashes in, so will stars like Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, who are set to duel in Game 1 on Thursday.