New Music Business Briefing: SoundExchange Softens, mtvU Expands, iPhone On Target & More.
>>> Royalty collection agency SoundExchange may be softening its stance slightly on higher royalty rates that many net broadcasters say will put them out of business. Yesterday they issued a. Continue reading
WMG May Buy Major Management Firm
"… a big industry player is closing in on another type of union that would tap into new revenue outlets — and if it’s successful offer a new economic model. Continue reading
Digital Music Group Grabs Established Catalogs
Digital Music Group, a content owner and digital distributor, has acquired a batch of music and video content from a number of established artists including Todd Rundgren, The Alarm, Dwight. Continue reading
EMI Stock Up After Profit Warning And New Anti-Takeover Plan
EMI stock rose 8% yesterday on the London Exchange after reporting profits of $349 million exceeding analysts expectations. At the same time the company forecast that despite impressive 59% gains. Continue reading
Amazon Explores Niches With Specialty Music Stores – “Go Indie” Opens
Amazon is making it easier for its customers discover new music with an increasing number of specialty mini-sites that offer discount pricing and group releases in interesting ways. Examples include. Continue reading
New Business Briefing: MTV Shifts, Clear Channel Settles, Sansa Shakes & More
>>> MTV is reshaping itself as channel aimed straight at multi-tasking teens adding more shows with user generated content and online and cell based participation.(LA Times) Is the "people" control. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
>>> In the wake of the Imus disaster, talk turns to hip hop and even Oprah’s getting in on the action as hip hop’s money men seek damage control. UC’s. Continue reading
It’s Official: CD Sales Down 13% In ’06
We really didn’t need a study to tell us that business sucks. But just in case, the RIAA’s recent year end report shows overall 2006 CD sales down 13% –. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: You Tube Gets Filters, Universal Gets BMG, Limewire Gets Music Store, Johnny Legend Says “Get Marketing” & More
>>> Google CEO says YouTube will begin filtering content soon. But some think the system wont work (PC Magazine) and we think the it could kill the service’s popularity. >>>. Continue reading
