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YouTube leads emerging markets by being social, format-flexible
YouTube leads emerging markets by blending social media and entertainment in ways traditional streaming services can’t match. With mobile-first audiences in India and South America driving massive growth, others are. Continue reading

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March 11, 2020: The Day Live Music Died
On March 11, 2020 The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Congress that “it’s going to get worse,” a spooked President Trump finally addressed the nation from the Oval Office and schools, business, sports and the live music industry began a near total shutdown.