MySpace Music Launches Without EMI – An In Depth Look
MySpace and the three major labels, SonyBMG, Universal, and WMG today announced the formation of a joint venture, MySpace Music. EMI is not yet part of the deal and financial. Continue reading
Google VP Merrill To Head EMI Digital. Major Challenges Ahead.
EMI has named Google’s VP of Engineering and one of its most senior global executives, Douglas Merrill, to lead its growing digital music business. As President, Digital Business, EMI Music,. Continue reading
Perez Hilton Boycotts SonyBMG. Who Cares?
FROM THE ARROGANT BLOGGER DEPT: Popular celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is boycotting SonyBMG acts because the label is suing him over the use of song streams on his site. Sony. Continue reading
Universal Invests In INgrooves Distribution
Universal Music Group Distribution, the sales and marketing division of Universal Music Group has entered into a strategic alliance with digital distributor INgrooves. As part of this venture, Universal Music. Continue reading
Danish TDC & 3 Majors Launch Free Downloads
UPDATE: UNION DEMANDS PORTABILITY Denmark’s largest phone company TDC has begun offering free downloads to its customers. EMI, WMG and SonyBMG and many Danish labels are part of the launch. Continue reading
As WMG Renews CEO’s Contract, Hypebot Issues $1 Challenge.
WMG RENEWS BRONFMAN THRU 2013 An SEC filing yesterday revealed that WMG has extend CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s contract thru March 2013. His annual base salary is l"at least $1,000,000,. Continue reading
EMI To Stay With IFPI But Reduces Funding
Despite rumors to the contrary, EMI has announced it will remain a member of IFPI, the trade association that represents the recording industry worldwide. Jean-Francois Cecillon, President, EMI Int’l said. Continue reading
Old School Accounting Plagues Music 2.0
BANDS & MANAGERS ASK "WHERE’S THE MONEY?" We may be in the middle of the new age of Music Business 2.0, but its still the Dark Ages when it comes. Continue reading
An Open Letter To EMI – One Manager’s Plea
Last week EMI announced a major expansion of its catalog department. I was critical of the addition of another expensive Executive VP to the team and in response a manager. Continue reading
7Digital Grabs WMG MP3’s For Europe
7digital.com has become the first European download store to offer Warner Music Group label downloads as DRM free mp3’s. Thus far Amazin has the exclusive in the US. Starting today. Continue reading
