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Toby Bennett @tgpb.bsky.social · Jul 7

Me, @allanwatson1.bsky.social and @andrewleyshon.bsky.social spotted in Foyles - huddling together in solidarity. The critical filling in a chunky sandwich of handbooks and how-to manuals...

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Andrew Leyshon @andrewleyshon.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries, written by me and @allanwatson1.bsky.social, was formally published yesterday. The physical version is available from all good bookshops (as well as a few bad ones). It’s also available as an an Open Access pdf): www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries

A critical appraisal of the latest round of platform intermediation, centred on MusicTech, social media platforms and user-generated content, live streaming, crowdfunding and gamification, that is res...

www.agendapub.com

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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · Jan 24

"The Rise of the Platform Music Industries" by Andrew Leyshon and Allan Watson is out later this year. https://buff.ly/4hpvPgP
If you can’t wait that long, take a look at Dr Watson’s Creative PEC discussion paper about regional music clusters: https://buff.ly/4jvBiog

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Andrew Leyshon @andrewleyshon.bsky.social · Apr 16

With proofs now edited and index completed, The Rise of the Platform Music Industries by @allanwatson1.bsky.social and me is all set for publication in June 2025. Phew! Delighted too with @agendapub.bsky.social's clever cover design. www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

The Rise of the Platform Music Industries

A critical appraisal of the latest round of platform intermediation, centred on MusicTech, social media platforms and user-generated content, live streaming, crowdfunding and gamification, that is res...

www.agendapub.com

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Creative Industries Council @cicuk.bsky.social · Feb 11

A new report calls for a "radical overhaul" of education to build a skills pipeline that will secure the UK's role as a global CreaTech leader, as well as R&D investment & tax reliefs, a CreaTech collaboration hub & funding for CreaTech scale-ups.

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Arts Professional @artsprofessional.co.uk · Feb 11

A new report on the intersection of creativity and technology – CreaTech – is published this week. Its findings, according to lead researcher Eliza Easton of Erskine Analysis reveal an unparalleled opportunity for economic growth, innovation and global leadership.

CreaTech: A lever for growth? - Arts Professional

A new report on the intersection of creativity and technology – CreaTech – is published this week. Its findings, according to lead researcher Eliza Easton, reveal an unparalleled opportunity for…

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Loughborough University PR @lboropr.bsky.social · Feb 11

"We are hopeful that the government will act upon these recommendations."

Loughborough's @allanwatson1.bsky.social has co-authored a new report which highlights the importance of universities in transforming the creative industries. Read more ⬇️

www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...

Loughborough input recognises role of universities in transforming creative industries

A Loughborough University academic has co-authored a report highlighting the important role universities can play in transforming the future of creative industries nationally.

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Feb 10

Today we launch our new report "CreaTech: How the fusion of emerging technologies and the Creative Industries can transform the UK's approach to skills, innovation and business", commissioned by The Royal Anniversary Trust and DCMS.

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Jan 16

If it’s on the website it must be official! Coming this summer via @agendapub.bsky.social: The Rise of the Platform Music Industries www.agendapub.com/page/detail/...

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Dec 12

Urghh. Commiserations

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Dec 9

Congrats!

a man with a beard is making a funny face with the words that 's prolific written on it .

ALT: a man with a beard is making a funny face with the words that 's prolific written on it .

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Toby Bennett @tgpb.bsky.social · Dec 5

Me and my mate Dave had a quick chat about music and what it has to do with systems, hybridity, professionalisation, and changing spirits of capitalism.

You can eavesdrop on us if you're into that.
@drdaveobrien.bsky.social
@newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
newbooksnetwork.com/corporate-li...

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Dec 4

In the spirit of sharing the losses as well as wins, today brought a grant rejection and feedback that I couldn’t help but take personally. No matter how much you recognise chances are slim, you believe in the projects you put together. But, live to fight another day etc etc!

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 22

Yeh it was super chilly!!

Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 22

A super day yesterday with our MSc International Financial and Political Relations students exploring London’s international financial centre.

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 19

Congrats!

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David Arditi @davidarditi.bsky.social · Nov 19

My latest book is here!!! So happy

Critical Music Industry Studies is published!

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Globalization and World Cities @gawc.bsky.social · Nov 13

go.bsky.app/TU4z6Q4

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Pedro Marques @pedroecongeog.bsky.social · Nov 14

I created a starter pack for economic geography and others who are somehow related to the field. If I forgot anyone, let me know (not sure if others can automatically add people).

go.bsky.app/R2sg5Xt

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 13

Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form

Dear gamer, We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer. 1. About the Survey The following survey is part of a broader project called...

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 4

Thanks George!

Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 3

Thrilled to be part of this project working with an amazing team!

How the higher and further education sector can help the creative industries and technology to colli...

Dr Allan Watson will be working on an exciting new research initiative funded by the Royal Anniversary Trust, which will examine how UK further and higher education institutions can foster connections...

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Allan Watson @allanwatson1.bsky.social · Nov 1

Now published open access in GM&C: "Transnational media corporations in global media cities: A geographical approach to understanding media power through corporate office networks" with Michael Hoyler @gawc.bsky.social and @bdrudder.bsky.social

Transnational media corporations in global media cities: A geographical approach to understanding me...

A central concern of media scholars has been the discursive and economic power of a small number of transnational media corporations (TNMCs). In this paper, we ...

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