Topic: Nashville

Sharing Vs. Selling: A Lesson From Gospel Music

This fall, I am working on wrapping up the manuscript for a book called Spreadable Media, a collaboration with MIT Convergence Culture Consortium. In short, businesses are looking at how content that circulates ultimately makes ...READ»

Cultural Misconceptions and the "Midwife" Brand

Communicators have long known that one of the most crucial ways to activate an idea in people's imaginations is to find a relevant way to discuss it and present it to them. I remember a colleague telling me that the makers of TiVo had ...READ»

Re: July/August 2010

The Big Apple Nice job, Farhad Manjoo ("Apple Nation"). Not only do you peel back the layers to reveal what makes Apple Apple, you do so systematically -- offering clear, insightful messages to other companies striving to be ...READ»

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Country Music Association Festival

Video killed the radio star, but cowboys might just save radio. Even as CD sales and legal music downloads slid last year, radio use climbed to 93% among country fans (from 79% the year before). Most listeners tune in for an ...READ»

Fast Company June Calendar

June MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN   01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 ...READ»

• Dominate: 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Indy500's Danica Effect: Brands, Are You Listening?

I'm not exaggerating when I say that I've been going to the Indianapolis 500 since I was in diapers; my parents first brought me to the event when I was just a year old, and I've been attending every Memorial Day weekend since. As a ...READ»

David Byrne on New Urbanism, Burning Down of Houses at CNU 18

If you were in the market for an introduction to the New Urbanism -- what is it for? what is it against? what is it about, really? -- your choices on the opening day of the Congress of the New Urbanism (CNU 18) were either a ...READ»

Use Bundle to Snoop on Your Neighbors' Finances

A new Web-finance tool helps you learn from a virtual peek inside your neighbors' credit-card bills.READ»

Corporate Game Shows with Game Show America

Game Show America brings the WOW Factor to corporate events with exciting interactive game shows that allow the entire audience to play along!READ»

Meeting Planners and Economical Decisions

Planning your next meeting? If so, then you'll want to read this article about how to save money and still get a big ROI on your event.READ»

Crib Sheet: Simon Fuller, Creator of "Idol," Hulu Series "If I Can Dream"

Although Simon Fuller may not be a household name, his charges are. From sport (David Beckham and Andy Murray) to fashion, (Roland Mouret, FASHIONAIR, that skinny girl, married to the footballer, ooh, what's her name?) music (Pick any ...READ»

Treasure Hunters Roadshow In Search of Coins and Other Treasures

Treasure Hunters Roadshow travels the country looking for treasure! READ»

The Advent of “Quality” Pricing Methodology for Social Websites

“New “Quality” Pricing Methodology for Internet Advertising Puts a Price on our Head, Enabling Others to Profit From Our Web Influence.” READ»

Most Innovative Companies - Music

From Spotify to Vevo, our picks for the top companies in music.READ»

Most Innovative Companies - Company Index

Sponsored by The Top 50 AEG Los Angeles, CA Affymetrix Santa Clara, ...READ»

Kenny Lindquist

Kenny Lindquist - Kenny Iwunwa VMA winner Chris Brown is once again hard at work with his "Kiss Kiss" collaborator, T-Pain. The two recently teamed up for the video of Pain's new single "Freeze," from his Thr33 Ringz album, which ...READ»

RFD-TV: How an Ex-Farmer Built a $25 Million Media Empire for Rural America

How a scrappy ex-farmer from Nebraska built a TV channel for rural America. Hee Haw? Yeehaw!READ»

Universal Merchant Services

Universal Merchant Services, Jason Moore Merchant Services, National Payment Processing, Jason Moore, Merchant ServicesREAD»

No Small Feat: GiveCard Pioneers Microgiving

As the old holiday adage goes: It's better to give than to receive. But what if a single gift could let you do both? That's the idea behind GiveCard, a gift card that requires part of its value to be donated to a charity of your ...READ»

Car Dealer Website Buyer’s Guide Just Released by Pasch Consulting Group

Pasch Consulting Group releases automotive website buyer’s guide for sale to the auto industry. The 2nd annual ASMA report seeks to provide car dealers with a detailed evaluation of automotive website platforms and their search marketing strengths.READ»

34 Automotive Website Providers Will Be Reviewed in Search Marketing Architecture Study

Automotive website providers will be the focus of a study published by the Pasch Consulting Group. The Automotive Search Marketing Architecture (ASMA) report will review the effectiveness of more than 30 automotive website platforms.READ»

Make-A-Wish 25th Anniversary Gala

While normally the special event emcee for this type of an event I was asked for a new thing......STAY OFF THE STAGE! That's right! Actually, how can I compete with Rascal Flatts anyway who were getting a very special award. My ...READ»

New Study on Car Dealer Website Architecture Unveiled at Digital Dealer Conference

2009 Automotive Search Marketing Architecture (ASMA) study will be made public at this year’s Digital Dealer Conference in Tennessee. The Pasch Consulting Group is leading the study focusing on the most popular websites offered to car dealers for online marketing.READ»

Who’s Hiring? Week of 9/25/09

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. READ»

Internet Sales Managers Encouraged To Participate in 7th Digital Dealer Conference

Automotive Internet sales managers will find support and advice at this year’s Digital Dealer Conference. Featured speakers will discuss how to grow and thrive with advanced digital marketing strategies.READ»