NEWS BRIEF: New Yahoo CEO, Beyond Oblivion ‘Only’ Lost $25M, Sugar Hill Gang Sues UMG & Much More
Yahoo names PayPal's Thompson as new CEO. (CNet) A $55 Million Silver Lining for Beyond Oblivion’s Backers (AllThingsD) Turns out the only lost about $25 million before going under. Members. Continue reading
The Analysis Of Hype: A Musicians Guide To Online Marketing [2 FREE CHAPTERS]
EXCLUSIVE: After stints in radio and at Rock.com, OurStage and Nimbit, Scott Feldman is that all too rare combination of industry veteran and modern music marketing expert. Last year, he. Continue reading
Cee Lo Green Reaps Rewards Of $trong Brand
Cee Lo Green is an excellent example of what can happen when a great artist focuses on building his brand. Instead of being measured by record sales, Green has a. Continue reading
Musicians Guide to Google+ From Ariel Hyatt
Google+ launched in July 2011 adding to the increasing amount of social networks. Have you created a Google+ profile or are you still waiting to see what happens with it?. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes Top 10 Songs & Albums
For the week ending Jan. 2, 2012 Top 10 Songs1. "Sexy and I Know It," LMFAO2. "We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)," Rihanna3. "It Will Rain", Bruno Mars4. "Set Fire. Continue reading
ChatWithTheBand Monetizes Artist Video Events With Virtual Goods
Many music tech startups are wrestling with the issue of how to make money online and a number are doing so by helping artists make money, often by getting a. Continue reading
SoundCloud Raises Reported $50 Million Led By Kleiner Perkins
(UPDATED) SoundCloud has closed a new funding round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. While the amount was not officially closed, sources put the total at $50 million based. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: $50M To SoundCloud, Apple Jan. Event, Federalizing Pre ’73 Recordings, & More
SoundCloud grabbed $50 million in new funding. (Hypebot) U.S. expansion planned. Apple Planning Media-Related Event in the Big(ger) Apple This Month. (AllThingsD) Rumors suggest the focus will be on publishing. Continue reading
Music Business News You Missed Over the Holidays
Digital Music Startup Beyond Oblivion Burns Through $87M, Crashes Before Launch. SoundCloud Raised A Reported $50 Million Led By Kleiner Perkins. Peter Frampton & The Knack Sue Universal Music Over. Continue reading
Musicians Name 2011’s Top Music & Tech Innovations
The O Music Awards blog takes a three part look at the music and tech found most innovative by a current crop of musicians. Getting things done while being mobile. Continue reading
