Internet Radio Update
There are some interesting insights in today’s Radio And Internet Newsletter on current opportunities and issues in iternet radio. Rain publisher Kurt Hanson shared that declines in "At Home" and. Continue reading
The Week in Review From Digital Music News
Infinity revealed a mobile-based radio broadcasting strategy this week, joining rival Clear Channel. A target date of mid-2006 was discussed. Britain successfully combined its download and CD-single charts, with both. Continue reading
Aspiring Rappers Battle Online
The LA Times reported Thursday on "Net-cees" or rappers who engage in the "MC battles" made famous in the movie "8 Mile" over the Internet rather than in front of. Continue reading
RealNetworks Exceeds 1 Million Subscribers
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — RealNetworks, Inc. now has more than 1 million subscribers to its premium subscription music services, including its Rhapsody service and commercial-free Internet radio services. "We’ve now crossed. Continue reading
Toyota Understands The Importance Of Music In People’s Lives
According to Digital Music News "Toyota is working on a next-generation wireless platform for future car models, with music playing an integral part. The new system, which expands on a. Continue reading
Cell Phone Use To Double To 3 Billion By 2010
Just in case you ever doubted the importance of the music industry working aggressively with cell phone manufacturers and cell service providers, Gartner Research has released a report predicting that. Continue reading
Universal Offers Tracks Via Verizon Ringbacks
Digital Music News reports that, "Verizon has taken the ringback concept one step forward, incorporating over 500 tracks from Universal Music into its existing service. Ringbacks, which replace the tone. Continue reading
Infinity Radio Embraces Content Rich Mobile Phone Broadcasts
From Digital Music News: "Terrestrial radio continues to eye mobile opportunities,and with Infinity Broadcasting the latest to announce an initiative. The conglomerate stepped up discussions on its "Visual Radio" offering,. Continue reading
Record Labels Turning to Cell Phones for Digital Music Profits. LA Times Reports On Motorola’s New Non-Apple Music Phone Inititative iRadio.
CNet and Digital Media Wire report that, "…major record labels, frustrated by Apple’s reluctance to negotiate on price points for songs on its iTunes Store or license its technology for. Continue reading
U2’s Smart Use Of Text Messaging
From MediaPost’s Online Spin: "This past weekend I was lucky enough to see U2 play a sold-out show in San Jose. If you haven’t seen U2 in the last few. Continue reading
SMART PRE-RELEASE PROMO: Cingular Wirelss To Debut Songs As Ringtones Before Radio
The HollywoodReporter.com writes that "Cingular Wireless will debut new music singles from top artists as cell phone "ringtones" on its network before those songs make their traditional radio debut…" Cingular. Continue reading
