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Media Predictions For 2018

It is the time of year when predictions of what's to come are flying fast and below are some of the more credible views espoused by specialists in the fields of media and technology. Of course, every year comes with its wild cards that spoil everyone's guesswork; but for now, a headline of ideas to consider when plotting your strategy going into the year ahead.

Media Predictions For 2018

By David Farrell

It is the time of year when predictions of what's to come are flying fast and below are some of the more credible views espoused by specialists in the fields of media and technology. Of course, every year comes with its wild cards that spoil everyone's guesswork; but for now, a headline of ideas to consider when plotting your strategy going into the year ahead. –  Continue reading here.

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Howard Willett (right) with Whiskey Jack
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Howard Willett (right) with Whiskey Jack

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Obituaries: Toronto Harmonica Ace/Vocalist Howard Willett Remembered By His Peers

This week we also acknowledge the passing of The Cure keyboardist/guitarist Perry Bamonte, bubblegum hitmaker Jerry Kasenetz, influential U.S. label head Howie Klein and innovative jazz musician Michal Urbaniak.

Howard Willett, a vocalist and harmonica player with the Bebop Cowboys, Whiskey Jack and many other Ontario country/roots outfits, died on Dec. 31. His age has not been reported.

On his Perlich Post blog, Toronto music journalist Tim Perlich says, "I'm saddened to hear that Parry Sound-born singer/harmonica ace Howard Willett has passed away. Howard was a longtime performer on the Toronto scene, well known for his work with the Bebop Cowboys, Swing-a-Billy Orchestra, Whiskey Jack, Junction City AllStars, The Shifters and many others. He'll be greatly missed."

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