XM And Sirius Continue to Loose $ As They Grow
Information Week reports that while subscriptions to both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio continue to grow, each is still operating at a loss. XM reported a loss of $304 million. Continue reading
MTV & VH1 GO MOBILE
From FMQB: MTV Networks, which controls MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless to deliver television programming to cell phones. MTV Networks will launch. Continue reading
HP Introduces Integrated Media Devices @ CES
From The Hollywood Reporter: Hewlett-Packard’s chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina called on several famous friends to help make the point that her company’s plans for entertainment go far beyond the. Continue reading
Internet Radio Poised For Growth
C-Net concludes that thanks to broadband and a number of other factors internet radio is poised for future growth. "Radio analysts say Clear Channel (who has just begun a. Continue reading
Downloads Boost Music Sales For First Time In Four Years
From FMQB.COM: "After a four-year decline, album sales jumped slightly in 2004 with 666.7 million albums sold last year, compared to 656.2 million in 2003, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Overall. Continue reading
New radio Formats Try To Compete
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST: "Radio, losing a generation of listeners to music downloading and facing threats from satellite and Internet radio, is finally starting to fight back. The nation’s biggest radio. Continue reading
Sirius To Launch Video Service
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Wednesday announced that they have plans to add video to its premium radio service next year, landing a deal to use Microsoft Corp.’s media software. Continue reading
Snowboarders Go Wireless On The Slopes
Next winter, the world’s snowboarders will add another "trick" to their repertoire with the ability to switch between their iPOD playlist and incoming calls in mid-air thanks to three new. Continue reading
Hypebot Is Seeking Nominations For 2004’s Top Campaigns, Trends, and Products In Music
As the year draws to a close we’re seeking nominations for a list of the top campaigns, trends and products shaping the music industry in 2004-2005. Nominations are being accepted. Continue reading
MTV2’s “Video Mods” Show Blends Music Video And Game Characters
Adage.com writes about an innovative MTV2 show that is “a self-described (by its host) “cross-breeding bastard” of a program that is a captivating experiment in branded entertainment. “ “The show. Continue reading
