Last Thursday, President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law, marking the end of a nearly year-long struggle in which songwriters and musicians rights groups repeatedly clashed with PROs and streaming services over the Act’s details. The Music Modernization Act is notable for its unanimous bipartisan support, and for many (including this writer), its signing will … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Trump Signs MMA
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Turning Pollution into Profit: Why Carbon Markets Are A Bad Idea
Carbon dioxide emissions continue unabated even two decades after the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol. Augmented by both pollution of poverty and pollution of affluence, humankind’s carbon footprint is a direct manifestation of its highly anthropocentric relationship with the environment. Global climate change governance, too, is dominated by an ecological modernization … [Read more...] about Turning Pollution into Profit: Why Carbon Markets Are A Bad Idea
New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
CBRE is a long time competitor in the commercial real estate and investment business, with origins dating back to 1907. Originally named ‘Tucker, Lynch, and Coldwell’, the firm was established by Colbert Coldwell and has since gone through a number of adaptations and expansions. Today, the well known and prestigious firm stands at the forefront of its business, boasting a … [Read more...] about New Millennium Business: The CBRE Group
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled
No day is ever truly ordinary. In my opinion, I find that each day can bring a major change to your life, altering the trajectory you were on and propelling you into a new future. This was true for Easterseals founder Edgar F. Allen, who found himself establishing one of the first organizations in the nation to support the needs of the disabled community. When Allen’s son … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: Easterseals Delivers Care to the Disabled
The Music Industrialist: Political Expression in Music
A decision every aspiring musician faces as they build their career and brand is whether to publicly express or promote their personal political views. Commercially, it makes financial sense to refrain from doing so, as endorsing one political party or candidate may alienate fans who support another. A few recent and historic examples of politically active celebrity musicians … [Read more...] about The Music Industrialist: Political Expression in Music