The Warner Music Group family of labels has widened its full catalog mp3 offering to include WalMart.com.  Previously Amazon was the only North American based download provider with the catalog.. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: As Digital NARM opens in San Francisco today, sources are pointing towards Warner Music Group broadening its DRM-free mp3 offering beyond Amazon. Variable pricing appears to have been a. Continue reading

WMG will soon begin experimenting with variable download pricing.  Few details have been shared, but the trial will be powered by Digonex and technology already in use by Nettwerk, Naxos. Continue reading

Universal and Sony BMG have joined The Angels Forum 74 in a $2.8 million investment in music social networking site MOG. The major labels are desperately trying to broaden their. Continue reading

Down-sized: Virgin VP Promo Dave Reynolds Virgin DR of Promo Operations Jordan Rosenblatt Virgin Boston Regional Promo James MacDonald Capitol Chicago Regional Promo Amy Kaplan Capitol Florida Pegional Promo Ric. Continue reading

PLUS A COMMENTARY The legendary Clive Davis has been replaced by Zomba/Jive’s Barry Weiss as Chairman and CEO of the BMG Label Group. Davis, who is 74, has been named. Continue reading

In a move designed to strengthen its struggling A&R operation, EMI has appointed former President of Universal Island Nick Gatfield as President of A&R EMI Music Labels, North America and. Continue reading

It’s no secret that changes are afoot at EMI. I haven’t substantiated the latest rumors, but recent Hypebot guest blogger Maths of Music 2.0 shares that his sources tell him. Continue reading

These are tough times at EMI.  Sources tell Hypebot that morale is at an all time low in many departments with staffers unsure of their future four months after new. Continue reading