MSN & Billboard Partner On Latin Music Site

MSN and Billboard will partner to produce Billboard.Latino.MSN.com a spanish-language music site that will feature reviews and stories produced by Billboard.  “This represents the beginning of our efforts to reach. Continue reading

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New Study Provides Insights Into US Paid Download Patterns

A new Ipsos study shows that US consumers continue to experiment with paid digital music services in record numbers. Over Half of U.S. Downloaders Have Paid – One Quarter in. Continue reading

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Remember The Jukebox?

When thinking about music promotion the good old fashioned jukebox seldom comes to mind.  But  the jukebox in new digital forms that allow for much larger song selections – and. Continue reading

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A Techie Provides His View Of The State If The Music Industry

According to Gene Koprowski of Tech World News "digital downloads have replaced the single and iPods are the new turntables".  For a somewhat interesting if narrow perspective of the music. Continue reading

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Mall Music Retailer Trans World To Buy Musicland/Sam Goody

Trans World Entertainment has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Musicland who are currently in Chapter 11. The sale is still subject to court approval,but few believe that. Continue reading

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Police Stop Major P2P Hub But Does It Matter?

Swiss and Belgian police shut down Razorback 2 a major server hub of the eDonkey P2P network the Motion Picture Association said yesterday.  At its peak last year eDonkey had. Continue reading

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More Trouble Ahead At Sony BMG?

Just as Andy Lack moves downstairs and Rolf Schmidt-Holmes heads to the executive, come rumors of troubled waters ahead for Sony BMG including a possible breakup of the two merged. Continue reading

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Camplified Tour Brings New Music To Summer Camps

Want to reach the pre-teen market with your music?  Here’s an unusual appproach – a tour of summer camps. In July 2003, the first Camplified tour was launched at 15. Continue reading

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Clear Channel & Cumulus Cancel Country Radio Meetings As Payola Probe Continues

NY Attorney General Elliot Spitzer’s payola probe of record labels and large radio groups apparently led to radio giants Clear Channel and Cumulus canceling annual meetings at last week’s Country. Continue reading

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Barry Manilow #1 In Billboard. What Is This World Coming Too?

OK, admit it. It’s a long weekend and yet you still are a bit…depressed.  If you’re like me (and if you’re reading this you probably are) your funk is in. Continue reading

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