FCC’s Powell Resigns
FROM FMQB: One day after George Bush took the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States, various sources are reporting that FCC Chairman Michael. Continue reading
FCC Payola Investigation
From FMQB: "FCC Chairman Michael Powell has released an official statement confirming reports that he has opened payola investigations involving Armstrong Williams and WKSE/Buffalo Program Director Dave Universal. "In response. Continue reading
Canadian Music Industry Digital Distribution Provider Musicrypt Enter US Market With Billboard As Partner
Musicrypt Inc., a leading enabler of user-friendly and secure music distribution today announced, it will enter the United States Music Industry in early 2005, partnered with Billboard Radio Monitor, following. Continue reading
XM And Sirius Continue to Loose $ As They Grow
Information Week reports that while subscriptions to both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio continue to grow, each is still operating at a loss. XM reported a loss of $304 million. Continue reading
MTV & VH1 GO MOBILE
From FMQB: MTV Networks, which controls MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless to deliver television programming to cell phones. MTV Networks will launch. Continue reading
HP Introduces Integrated Media Devices @ CES
From The Hollywood Reporter: Hewlett-Packard’s chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina called on several famous friends to help make the point that her company’s plans for entertainment go far beyond the. Continue reading
Internet Radio Poised For Growth
C-Net concludes that thanks to broadband and a number of other factors internet radio is poised for future growth. "Radio analysts say Clear Channel (who has just begun a. Continue reading
New radio Formats Try To Compete
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST: "Radio, losing a generation of listeners to music downloading and facing threats from satellite and Internet radio, is finally starting to fight back. The nation’s biggest radio. Continue reading
Hypebot Is Seeking Nominations For 2004’s Top Campaigns, Trends, and Products In Music
As the year draws to a close we’re seeking nominations for a list of the top campaigns, trends and products shaping the music industry in 2004-2005. Nominations are being accepted. Continue reading
Survey Of At-Work Online Activites Shows No Net Listernership. Or Does It?
FROM MEDIAPOSTS ONLINE SPIN: "BURST! Media just released a survey that hones in on 10,000 Internet users at work. I was surprised to see that most employees do not use. Continue reading
