PM Update: Pandora Revenue Up 150%, EMI Helps Japan, Fontana Promotion
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- An amendment to Pandora's IPO filing reveals that revenue for the fiscal year that ended Jan. 31, 2011 was $137.8 million, a rise of 150% from the previous year. 87% of revenue was from ads with balance from subscriptions.
- Coldplay, Beastie Boys and other top EMI acts unite for eBay auction to help Japan. Bid here.
- UMG's Fontana indie distribution taps former WEA Urban Sales & Marketing VP Ray Arceneaux Jr. as Director of Marketing.