HYPEBOT FEATURES:
- Facebook Joins MySpace In Project Playlist Ban
- Kill The CD To Save The Industry, Study Advises
- A Little Holiday Music Fun
- EU Prefers iTunes 2 to 1 But Amazon Gaining Share
MORE NEWS:
- Three of the major labels are in talks to create their own Hulu-like music video site. (Silicon Ally Indsider)
- Even though as of 2009 it will be known only as Sony, the EU parliament is still looking hard at the de-merger of SonyBMG. (Billboard) I think somebody is still suing of the original merger, too.
- The court has dismissed a case against Edgar Bronfman Jr, CEO of Warner Music, filed by a legal a former associate who had claimed that he was owed more than $100 million for helping arrange the music group’s private equity buyout in 2004. (FT) Happy Holidays, Edgar!
An article by Rachel Swan in the East Bay Express quotes me extensively on the viability of the new Slot music format. (East Bay Express). I’m sorry, I just don’t see the point of these little things.- Pandora now has 20 million registered users. 8 million are active. (TechCrunch) Impressive numbers.
- Some ISP’s are telling the RIAA to write a check if they want help fighting piracy. (ars)
- David Rose has a great overview of artist royalties at KnowTheMusicBiz.com
- R.I.P. – Veteran manager Bud Prager who is best known for his work with Foreigner.
Hypebot will be publishing and covering breaking music industry news throughout the holidays.
