Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Friday October 20th, 2006
– Sony BMG, WMG, and Universal have each taken small ownership positions worth a total of $50 million in YouTube alongside Google. (NY Times) Mothership Google’s profits nearly doubled last. Continue reading
NBC, BBC And Others Rethink Future But Record Labels Drag Their Feet
Cheap digital cameras and editing software plus sites like YouTube are challenging major media for people’s viewing attention. (NY Times) Seeing the writing on the wall, NBC today joined the. Continue reading
Oops! ZUNE Sounds Like F#@! In Hebrew
Linguists are divided over whether or not "Zune" sounds like the profanity "fuck" in Hebrew, but Tsila Ratner, of the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London,. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Thursday October 19th, 2006
– Is the new Eagles CD going to be sold only via Wal-Mart? Commentator Bob Lefsetz thinks so and he uses this invitation as proof. – Some iPods are carrying. Continue reading
Teens Turning Away From Radio In Droves
It’s no secret that broadcast radio is in big trouble particularly when it comes to attracting younger listeners. Teens are listening to 20% less radio than they did a decade. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Wednesday Ocotber 18th, 2006
– Universal Music may have struck a deal with YouTube but is suing other popular video sites. (AP via SJ Mercury News) – The trial moves forward as a NY. Continue reading
Controversial Burnlounge Co-Founder Interviewed
In an interview Stephen Murray, the co-founder of controversial download site Burnlounge which is being promoted via multi-level marketing, claims 8000 sellers and reveals that members make only about 5. Continue reading
IFPI Files 8000 New Anti-P2P Lawsuits
In a move sure to endear consumers everywhere to the recording industry… The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the trade association which represents the world’s major music companies. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday October 17th, 2006
– Howard Stern to inaugurate new Sirius net simulcast with two days of free programming Oct 25 and 26. (Reuters) – First EMI bought shares in Korn and now Epic. Continue reading
Can The Major Labels Compete On The Net?
"Audiences want to feel that Web authenticity thing," says Mike Denneen, a Somerville producer who has worked with Aimee Mann and the band Fountains of Wayne. "They don’t want to. Continue reading
