Google Reportedly In Acquisition Talks With Napster
The New York Post is reporting that Google is aggressively seeking a strategic alliance with or even the outright purchase of Napster. Rumors have been rampant in recent days both. Continue reading
Will Cell Phones Be The Real Radio/iPod Killer?
Since a lot of us don’t have a print subscription to FMQB (and aren’t really sure we need one anymore), you may have missed an interesting analysis on the future. Continue reading
Cumulus Radio Group Stops Reporting To Trades
According to AllAccess.com the Cumulus radio group will no longer report it’s music adds to the trades. "As of next week we are no longer reporting adds….charts do nothing for. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Digital Music QuickNews: Yahoo Grabs Grammys & Google May Open Music Store
Trumping rival AOL, Yahoo Music will provide the official Grammy web presence with previews, exclusives and behind the scenes action. But that won’t stop Billboard and others from trying to. Continue reading
Microsoft To Manufacture The iPod Killer?
Several sources are reporting that Microsoft is considering manufacturing their own competitor to Apple’s iPod which currently controls 75% of the portable player market. Microsoft has always taken a hands-off. Continue reading
Nettwork Management’s McBride To Fight RIAA Lawsuits
Canada’s Nettwerk Management head Terry McBride is doing what somebody representing artists should have done long ago – take on the RIAA. The company who manages Avril Lavigne, The Bare. Continue reading
Wal-Mart Could Transform The Record Industry
FROM THE SCARY BUT TRUE DEPARTMENT: There is an interesting piece in today’s LA Times Wal-Mart’s deal with Garth Brook, their new Soundcheck series of exclusive in-store and net broadcasts. Continue reading
How The Pixar Deal May Hurt The Music Industry & Why Isn’t Anyone Doing Anything About It?
What does selling an animation studio have to do with the future of the music industry? And what can Apple’s competitors do about it? The murmur on the street is. Continue reading
Madonna Uses Ringtones To Hit #1 Despite Diminishing Radio Play
According to the Wall Street Journal online, "…The mobile-phone ring tone was more important in propelling Madonna’s hit single ‘Hung Up’ to the top of the charts than radio airplay…". Continue reading
Universal Backs New Multi-Platform Club/DJ Label Apollo In Europe
Reports are the Universal is backing a new mostly digital label in Europe aimed smartly at the singles oriented club/DJ market. Dubbed Apollo, the label believes that hit tracks in. Continue reading
