Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: ISP Tax Reaction, PirateBay Swears, Red Bull Records & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Googles’ VP Engineering to head EMI’s digital push. Many challenges are ahead. The Orchard’s losses jump even as revenues double > CondeNast’s Portfolio looks at the strong reaction. Continue reading
Orchard Losses Jump Even As Revenue Doubles
The Orchard posted a 99% jump over previous year revenue in the 4th quarter of 2007, but losses also grew from $1.4M to $2.4M as gross profit margins fell 34%. Continue reading
Universal Invests In INgrooves Distribution
Universal Music Group Distribution, the sales and marketing division of Universal Music Group has entered into a strategic alliance with digital distributor INgrooves. As part of this venture, Universal Music. Continue reading
Universal Goes Green With Greenchoice Packaging
The insert in more than 20 Universal Music Group titles being introduced as a part of Wal-Mart’s "Earth Month" promotion contain a paper insert imbeded with wildflower seeds. Its all. Continue reading
Danish TDC & 3 Majors Launch Free Downloads
UPDATE: UNION DEMANDS PORTABILITY Denmark’s largest phone company TDC has begun offering free downloads to its customers. EMI, WMG and SonyBMG and many Danish labels are part of the launch. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: SonyBMG Sued, EMI Cuts In Asia, RIAA Win & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Universal invests in INgrooves digital distribution (updated) Danish Telco TDC launches free downloads with 3 major labels (updated) Universal goes green with some new packaging SpiralFrog cuts a. Continue reading