AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpotify Feature: Spotify is rolling out “Playlist Notes,” letting users add context not just to tracks but also to podcasts and audiobooks inside a playlist—aimed at making listening feel more personal than purely algorithmic. Canadian Live Culture: The Dock to screen The Tragically Hip’s final concert as part of CBC’s 10th-anniversary rebroadcast, with a free event in Brandon, Man. Industry Leadership: RCS Worldwide promotes Alissa Pollack to President of Mediabase, expanding her role across music marketing and global music intelligence. Canadian Music Scene: SFU Pipe Band wins the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow, beating 12 top Grade 1 crews. BTS x Retail: ARIH, the BTS-collab food brand by Paldo and hy, expands into Japan and Canada via 7-Eleven Japan and Loblaws, with pop-ups tied to the Arirang tour. Tech Meets Music: Columbia House shuts down again, ending new orders after 9/15/26. Community Festival: Rhythm & Roots returns to Saskatoon as a free 3-day Rhythm & Roots Asian Festival and Night Market.
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