Dave Park

Dave Park

@davepark.bsky.social

CEO/CSO. Interactive Music and Data Visualization nerd. I live at the intersection of consumer behavior and music technology.

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Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Hi! I’m a music technologist, data nerd, lover of business models, game design, and human behavior - ever curious what’s going on under the hood. I'm a 2X #startup founder + former strategy consultant to UMG and Gracenote. Prior to tech, I was an artist manager, best known for signing #Deftones.

Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

This is the right decision. Even better if they still paid catering, security, and event staff. I'm sure many of those folks are suffering too, and were counting on the income.

Mediaor@mediaor.com

[Digital Music News] Grammy Cancellations Continue: WMG, Sony, BMG Cancelling All Grammy Parties Following UMG’s Move https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2025/01/14/grammy-cancellations-parties/ #mediaor

digitalmusicnews.comGrammy Cancellations: WMG, Sony, BMG Cancel Grammy PartiesThe Grammy Awards are still set to take place on February 2, but the three major labels have cancelled their Grammy week events.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Solid.

Public Citizen@publiccitizen.bsky.social

Our latest report by co-president Robert Weissman outlines how DOGE can ACTUALLY cut costs and reduce waste. www.citizen.org/news/a-gover...

citizen.orgA Government Efficiency Proposal Based on Evidence, Not Pro-Corporate Ideology - Public CitizenWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Public Citizen released a new report that provides a blueprint for what a government committed to “efficiency” should prioritize –…

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Jen Rubin
@jenrubin.bsky.social

BIG NEWS. I have left the Post. Corporate and billionaire media are failing to meet the moment. With @normeisen.bsky.social I'm launching @contrariannews.bsky.social. We'll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets. Please subscribe and join the fight. contrarian.substack.com

contrarian.substack.comThe Contrarian | SubstackUnflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.

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Music Ally
@musically.com

Ed Sheeran Foundation launches with focus on music education Ed Sheeran has launched a new foundation that will invest in music education for young people. It plans to work with grassroots education organisations as well as (UK) state-school music departments, with 18 partners already signed up.…

musically.comEd Sheeran Foundation launches with focus on music educationEd Sheeran has launched a new foundation that will invest in music education for young people. It plans to work with grassroots education organisations as well as (UK) state-school music departments, with 18 partners already signed up. The support being provided by the foundation includes instruments and equipment, studio and practice space, lessons and music-industry mentorship. “Recently there’s been less and less importance being put on music education.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Arguably, a model makeup for any school board.

Amanda Litman@amandalitman.bsky.social

In Bay City, Michigan, @runforsomething.bsky.social alum (and 18-year old!) Mason Pressler is about to take his seat on the school board. His age gives him the fresh perspective to ask: Is the way we're doing things working? www.mlive.com/news/saginaw...

Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

The soothing sounds of FAFO cheer is a timely Christmas gift this year.🎅

Seth Abramson@sethabramson.bsky.social

A little NSFW Christmas gift from Hounds. This political novelty song—the second-ever from Hounds, after “Leopards,” which is already on streaming platforms—will arrive for streaming on December 31, but it’s on YouTube now...and you should feel free to make any creative uses of the chorus you wish.

youtube.comHounds, “FAFO”YouTube video by Seth Abramson
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Santa is bringing *stacks*. Christmas music is big business. #christmas #christmasmusic

Mediaor@mediaor.com

[Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog] Christmas Song Royalties Make How Much? https://music3point0.com/2024/12/18/christmas-song-royalties-make-how-much/ #mediaor

music3point0.comChristmas Song Royalties Make How Much? - Music 3.0 Music Industry BlogChristmas song royalties are predicted to bring in around $88 million from Spotify alone, with new Holiday songs set to break through.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

This kind of behavior must end.

Annie Waldman@anniewaldman.bsky.social

NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs. Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal. www.propublica.org/article/unit... 👇

propublica.orgUnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With AutismLeaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Total coincidence, I'm sure.

Anonymous@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Atrium Health says it will forgive the debts of 11,500 people — less than a week after it was reported that the company has aggressively pursued former patients’ medical debts, placing liens on their homes to collect on bills. Health Insurance corporations are cautious after a CEO was assassinated.

Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Glad nobody was hurt, but am totally in support of citizens rebelling against corporate shenanigans.

Live 5 News@live5news.com

Angry customer crashes newly bought car into dealership, claiming he was sold a ‘lemon’ https://buff.ly/3OOr587

buff.lyAngry customer crashes newly bought car into dealership, claiming he was sold a ‘lemon’Dealership employees claim they offered the suspect a refund or a different car before he rammed into the front of the building.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Better late than never, the press awakens to its responsibility. More like this, please. Thank you @mollyjongfast.bsky.social Thank you @vanityfair.com

Molly Jong-Fast@mollyjongfast.bsky.social

I wrote about being more focused covering trump’s second administration in @vanityfair.com www.vanityfair.com/news/story/d...

vanityfair.comWe Need to Cover Donald Trump Differently This TimeEvery outrage and insult can’t be a five-alarm fire, as it’s critical for the media to stay focused on the most serious threats to America’s democratic institutions.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

If they do catch him, he'll be the least convictable defendant in history. Is it too early to predict a mistrial? "I'm sorry your honor. The jury is unable to reach a verdict."

The New York Times@nytimes.com

The authorities have pleaded for help from the public to find the person who killed Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare executive. But some people seem to be more interested in rooting for the gunman and thwarting the police’s efforts.

nytimes.comIn Grim Twist, Some Root for Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s KillingThe authorities have pleaded for help in finding the person who killed Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. But some seem more interested in rooting for the gunman.
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Horrific story of medical malpractice. Outstanding reporting by @davidmcswane.bsky.social and @propublica.org

ProPublica@propublica.org

NEW: “Eat What You Kill” Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths. @davidmcswane.bsky.social

propub.liA Hospital Helped a Beloved Doctor’s Practice Flourish Even as It Suspected He Was Hurting PatientsHailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did…
Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

Digital moats to defend the castle? Seems like history has shown, that strategy didn't turn out well. Good people, whose organizations represent equitable practices for their employees and the consumer, don't need fucking drones and facial recognition to defend against their own customers.

Techmeme@techmeme.com

Sauron, which is touting a waiting list of tech CEOs and VCs for its home security system that incorporates drones and facial recognition, raised a $18M seed (Nitasha Tiku/Washington Post) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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Anil Dash
@anildash.com

Signal alone is not enough. If you are an activist, you need a complete self-defense against surveillance. @eff.org has been maintaining these resources for years: ssd.eff.org

ssd.eff.orgSurveillance Self-DefenseWe’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an independent non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting you and y...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez@aoc.bsky.social

What are some accessible Infosec & Opsec resources that activists, journalists, and organizers can turn to in preparation for the Trump admin? Preparing for a fascist regime can feel scary and paralyzing. This seems like an area where people can take control w/ concrete steps. Please share below 👇🏽

Dave Park
@davepark.bsky.social

If the giant multi-day festival model has peaked, what's next? Do festivals get smaller, and more culturally targeted? Or is there a path for the giants to innovate?

Mediaor@mediaor.com

[Digital Music News] Coachella 2025 Isn’t Sold Out Yet — VIP Weekend 1 Available, General Admission Weekend 2 Widely Available https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/11/26/coachella-2025-not-sold-out/ #mediaor

digitalmusicnews.comCoachella 2025 Not Sold Out Again, Are Blowout Sales Finished?After years of selling out the same day tickets go on sale, Coachella 2025 ticket sales are off to another middling start.

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