CHANGES: RIAA, Warner Music Group, Universal Japan, Warner/Chappell Signs Dave Mustaine
Warner Music Group announced the promotion of Lucy Otterwell to SVP Digital Strategy & Business Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music. Continue reading
The Cost of Free
Let's face it, nothing is free anymore. Immersed in a culture where consumer's call the shots, the cost of free is rapidly inflating. Consider the difference in profit from the. Continue reading
Major Layoffs Likely At Sony Music, Sony ATV As Bain & Co Hired To Cut $100 Million
Bain & Co have been hired to cut $100 million in operating expenses at Sony Entertainment which includes label group Sony Music and music publisher Sony ATV. Sony has been under. Continue reading
Reverb Instrument Marketplace Receives $2.3 Million Series A Funding Round
David Kalt launched Reverb to address the issue musicians and music retailers have buying and selling instruments and gear on Ebay. This true pain point led to a nicely designed. Continue reading
Live Nation, Parallel Partner For Asian Sponsorships
Live Nation has joined forces with Parallel Contemporary Music in a new joint venture, Live Nation Marketing Partnerships Asia Limited aimed at driving music marketing deals with local brands in. Continue reading
Fetchnotes’ Users Help Make Social To Do Lists More Useful For Music Fans and Musicians
Fetchnotes is a social note-taking app that began life with a focus on improving to do lists and notes to self by keeping things simple. As the team closely watched. Continue reading
Between Art and Business: A Musician As A Startup
By Tommy Darker of Think Beyond The Band. It all starts with a problem… I'm Tommy and I'm a musician. I moved to London 10 months ago, knowing nobody. Early. Continue reading
Fumbled Lady Gaga Release Could Cost Interscope $25 Million
Lady Gaga's ARTPOP is likely to debut at #1. But expected sales of 250,000 would represent a 75% drop from the 1 million copies of "Born This Way" sold in. Continue reading
iOS Music Community Rebrands As Apptronica, Launches Netlabel and Digital Magazine
Back in April Clif Johnston launched the iOS Music Community to connect musicians and app developers focused on making music with the iPad, iPhone and/or iPod. Now he's taking things. Continue reading
