Full Text Of Universal Music Chairman Lucian Grainge Letter To Staff On EMI Purchase
With the deal to purchase EMI complete, Universal Music Chairman Lucian Grainge wrote an email to his staff. In it he promised to invest in artists and "invigorate" the combined. Continue reading
Farewell iTunes Ping, We Hardly New You
We were told back in September that two years to the month after Apple launched Ping – it's never-got-off-the-ground attempt to merge music with social – the company was shutting. Continue reading
WordPress For Musicians: Band Themes And Record Label Plugin
Hosted WordPress sites are a popular option for artists seeking customizable websites with added flexibility provided by plugins. Band themes are available that emphasize WordPress features and plugins for musicians.. Continue reading
Top Musicians Threaten Strike Over EMI Sale To UMG
With all the reporting and coverage of the completed $1.9 billion acquisition of EMI by Universal Music Group, one very important voice has been (unsurprisingly) left out of the conversation. Continue reading
Apple’s ‘Pandora Killer’ Halted By Licensing Complications With Sony/ATV
Apple’s rumored Pandora-like music streaming service has run into a licensing roadblock, derailing a launch that reportedly was scheduled to coincide with the iPhone5’s debut. According to information obtained by. Continue reading
Modernizing The Merchandise Madness
(UPDATED) Dave Kusek is a senior consultant in technology and marketing and General Manager of Digital Cowboys Consulting. Kusek is the former CEO of Berkleemusic.com and co-author of The Future of Music. . Continue reading
Online Fandom: Is A New Music Community Emerging?
Guest post by Kyle Bylin of sidewinder.fm With the debut of Little Monsters, Hipset, This Is My Jam, and Swarm.fm a new music community is starting to emerge and take. Continue reading
Digital Music Forum West Kicks Off In LA This Week
The 9th annual Digital Music Forum West conference is set to take place this week from The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA on Wednesday October 3rd and Thursday October 4th.. Continue reading
