Universal Sues MySpace – A Commentary
After talks broke down on Thursday Universal filed suit against MySpace claiming copyright infringement on a grand scale: "It claims thousands of links to music from Universal’s biggest artists, including. Continue reading
Interview With J Records’ Terk Al Hamdouini On Digital Marketing
Last week Tarek Al-Hamdouni of J Records graciously agreed to answer a few questions and give us a rare look inside a major label’s digital marketing efforts. In case you. Continue reading
Angelica Cob-Baehler Named Head Of Virgin Publicity
Former Columbia Publicity VP Angelica Cob-Baehler has been appointed Sr. Vice President, Publicity for Virgin Records America. Based primarily in Los Angeles, Cob-Baehler will head the department, directing Virgin Records’. Continue reading
EMI Reports $57.9 Million Loss But Promises Christmas Surprise.
It appears that P2P and other pressures are continuing to plague the major labels as EMI this morning reported that its revenue fell 6.1% for a net loss of $57.9. Continue reading
Watch EMI Group Financial Results Wednesday
Can’t sleep? Listen and watch Wednesday at 9 AM UK/4 AM EST here as EMI reports financial results. The Independent UK syas in advance: "Takeover rumours have surrounded EMI…If market. Continue reading
J Records’ Terk Al Hamdouini Shares Digital Marketing Tips – Part 3
Part 3 of 3: Tarek Al-Hamdouni of J Records graciously agreed to answer a few questions and give us a rare look inside a major label’s digital marketing efforts. HYPEBOT:. Continue reading
A Look Inside J Records Digital Marketing Dept. – Part 2
Part 2 of 3 – Tarek Al-Hamdouni of J Records graciously agreed to answer a few questions and give us a rare look inside a major label’s digital marketing efforts.. Continue reading
Another Manager Speaks Out On The Death Of Major Labels & The DRM Devil
Nettwerk Management’s Terry McBride is no longer a lone wolf howling against what he sees as the uselessness of major labels and the devil called DRM. The UK’s Peter Jenner. Continue reading
Universal Drops Euro Catalog Download Prices
Universal is dropping the European pricing on 1500 classic albums including titles from The Who, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and others. These titles will now sell for about 6.99 euros. Continue reading
EMI CEO Levy Sees A Radically Different The Future
In a wide ranging speech at The London School Of Business EMI Music CEO Alan Levy gave his view of the major labor future: "…let’s not be fooled that the. Continue reading
Warner Believes In Video. Taps Brightcove. Who Cares?
Following its deal with YouTube Warner Music is further spreading its video content across the net via a new deal with Brightove. "Across WMG’s network of artist and label web. Continue reading
