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How to be a composer
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 15, 2018
Carter Burwell talks about his job making music for the big screen.
Blockbuster Broadway, it's more than just "Hamilton"
Jun 7, 2018
The musical about the founding father is still a top draw, but other shows have helped drive record attendance to Broadway theaters. With all the packed houses, show producers pulled in $1.7 billion.
Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirts
by
Rob Sachs
Jun 7, 2018
Sports fashion is often all about the jerseys, but these days fans can also find t-shirts that capture trending moments in sports. That’s because companies like BreakingT see a new opportunity to cater to a market for individualized messaging, by turning moments in sports into trendy t-shirts. Click the audio player above to hear the […]
FIFA gets countries to bend laws all the time. Why nothing on LGBT laws in Russia?
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 1, 2018
FIFA and Russia lay down the law, but corporate sponsors have influence too.
The Supreme Court paves the way for states to legalize gambling
by
Andy Uhler
May 14, 2018
The decision is sending ripples through major league sports concerned about integrity of games.
The drama’s unfolding in the broadcast ad space as TV networks roll out fall lineups
May 11, 2018
With competing content providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime offering binge-worthy content on demand with less commercial interruption, television networks are starting to rethink their advertising model as they roll out “upfronts” presentations next week, where they showcase the fall lineup for advertisers. What’s the right commercials-to-content ratio for network TV these days? And if they […]
Hollywood turns Broadway into a theatrical multiplex
by
Annie Rees
May 4, 2018
There can be big money in musicals based on popular movies and TV shows.
For public good, not for profit.
The NFL draft is a business all its own
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 27, 2018
The football rookie draft is expected to bring $100 million in economic activity.
How the PGA Tour commissioner plans to grow golf's fan base
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Apr 25, 2018
Commissioner Jay Monahan talks about how the sport needs to keep up with technology.
Amazon moving into Best Buy with built-in Alexa smart TVs
by
Jed Kim
Apr 19, 2018
Amazon and Best Buy are partnering to sell televisions. As part of the deal, Best Buy will sell Amazon smart TVs in their stores and on Amazon as a third-party merchant. What’s bringing two apparent rivals together to sell expensive gadgets to consumers? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.