Contrary to my post from earlier this week, Iron Maiden did not decide to tour latinamerica based on Internet analytics about the countries where their music was most pirated. The author of the story made an "error." However, there was research showing that the countries where Maiden was making millions from live shows were also the countries where their music was pirated most.
Iron Maiden's social-media/piracy success story was wrong(ish)
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I kinda feel like this is updated for the pandemic. READ THE REST
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With the MowRo robot lawn mower, you'll never have to cut the grass yourself ever again
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