Staff Cuts Continue At Sony BMG

ARE MORE CUTS AHEAD? Sony BMG Global Digital & U.S. Sales has cut 25 jobs on the physical distribution side, 8 staffers in the finance department and the retail coordinators. Continue reading

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Thursday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Universal Earnings Drop, “Bad Days” At WMG, Amazon Pepsi Ads & Much More

UPDATED: Don’t miss yesterday’s piece: "Is The Tipping Point Toast? Music Marketing Needs To Change…Again". Its getting some strong reactions. (Hypebot) > Universal reported that earnings we’re down 5% in. Continue reading

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Help Wanted- Junior Manager

In an effort to give back a little to an industry that has given me so much, I post music industry job openings for free here on Hypebot.  Please send. Continue reading

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Is The Tipping Point Toast? Music Marketing Needs To Change…Again

For the last several years, the concepts laid out in the best selling book "The Tipping Point" have driven marketing campaigns in general and music marketing in particular.  But new. Continue reading

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Wednesday’s News Roundup From MIDEM

The latest news from Cannes as the world’s largest international music convention continues. “The hottest thing at Midem this year is not a thing but an emotional shift. The shift. Continue reading

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Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Yahoo Cuts 1000, SonyBMG Up On Amazon & Much More

> Yahoo says profits fell 23% (and its stock followed). The company also confirmed that it will cut 1000 jobs. (San Jose Mercury News) Sources say the entire music division. Continue reading

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EMI and NY Daily News To Give Away Downloads

The New York Daily News and EMI will offer free music downloads.  The deal will give Daily News readers the opportunity to download three free songs of their choice from. Continue reading

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Was Qtrax Debut Just A Stock Manipulation Scheme?

Qtrax was the rising star of the music industry on Monday morning. But 24 hours later after all four major labels denied having deals with the company Qtrax was labeled. Continue reading

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Latest News Updates From MIDEM

The actions continues in Cannes at the world’s largest music industry gathering. "For ISPs in general, the days of prevaricating over their responsibilities for helping protect music must end"  –. Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Ezmo Goes Mobile, imeem Buys Anywhere, Qtrax Quivers, WMG Earnings Call & Much More

> Online music player Ezmo has added a the capacity to listen to your music collection via mobile. > EMI and PassAlong Networks have partnered to create ChristianDigitalStore.com a white. Continue reading

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