New Music Business Briefing: BMG Tumbles, BMI Pays Up, Mobile Mania & Much More
>>> Bertlesmann posted a first half of the year loss of $69.4 million due to more ancient Napster settlements and music sales at BMG dropping from $1.2 billion to $860. Continue reading
YouLicense Streamlines Music Content Acquisiton Process
The big boys have agents and companies like VerveLife to shop deals in film, TV and corporate America. But how can the little guys play the same game? YouLicense is. Continue reading
Despite Troubles WMG Declares Another Cash Dividend
Despite being battered on Wall Street and a less than stellar financial performance, Warner Music Group has declared another cash dividend to shareholders. "The Board of Directors of Warner Music. Continue reading
Rick Rubin’s Latest Discovery: Paul Potts
This is not a joke. This unassuming guy who was discovered on a UK TV show grabs you the second he opens his mouth. Rick Rubin says it makes him. Continue reading
Terra Firma To Dig Deeper At EMI
Not surprisingly new EMI owners Terra Firma are looking for more ways to cut at the label. "The assumption is that business discipline has been lacking in this industry. Yes,. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Concord Merges, Live Nation Lays Off, iTunes To Add Ringtones & Much More
>>> Concord Music Group is merging with film company Village Roadshow. (Hollywood Reporter) Though the move should come as no surprise since Norman Lear co-owned Concord, sadly this means that. Continue reading
Can Rick Rubin Save The Music Business?
The New York Times Magazine this week took an in depth look at super producer and new Columbia co-president Rick Rubin. "So many of the decisions at these companies have. Continue reading
Rhapsody Launches Special MP3 Store
Rhapsody is trying tried to simplify the process of finding which tracks it is offering DRM free with a new section dubbed The MP3 Directory. By browsing the alphabetical listings. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Week In Review: Amazon To Launch, Sony Dis-Connects, Nicoli Out At EMI & Much More
Just cause we don’t want you to miss a thing…. >>> Amazon will finally launch its DRM-free download store in mid-September. It’s about time! >>> (Try to act surprised when. Continue reading
