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Yo Yo Ma Scores Digital Record

Yo-Yo Ma has become the first Sony BMG classical artist to sell more digital copies than CDs in its first week. Released on January 9, the Grammy-winning cellist’s Sony Classical. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/19/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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More Restructuring At EMI

Eric Nicoli, the CEO of EMI Group who on Friday assumed direct responsibility for the EMI Music division after the ouster of senior executives Alain Levy and David Munns, today. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/18/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Canadian Music Industry Year End Report

Overall music purchases were up nearly 10% from 2005 .        Nearly 15 million digital tracks were purchased; an increase of 122% over 2005  The top 200 tracks. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/18/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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EMI Resructuring Update & Commentary

The UK’s Sunday Times reported that about 900 of EMI’s 6,600 staff will lose their jobs as the company seeks to save almost $216 million in overhead. Virgin North America. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UPDATED: Levy & Munns Out At EMI. More Cuts Ahead.

UPDATED – EMI has announced the dismissal of Alain Levy and David Munns, two of its most senior executives in an attempt to restructure the faltering record company. Levy was. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/12/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WMG Inks Deal To Give Motorola Exclusive Content. Why?

Cell phone maker Motorola and recording company Warner Music Group havesigned a deal to create music products for the cell. Motorola sill offer mobile music videos, ringtones, full-length songs, wallpapers. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/09/2007 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Poll: Which Major Label Will Be First To Embrace MP3’s?

Participate in our poll located in the right hand column. We’ll be publishing the results both here and in other major media. Let the MP3 watch begin….

Bruce Houghton on 01/09/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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More 2007 Music Industry Predictions

In addition to Hypebot’s own 2007 Music Industry predictions, we found some others willing to gaze into their own crystal balls with some interesting results: Bob Lefsetz’s predictions include: EMI. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/02/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Measuring The Growth And Direction Of Music 2.0 2006-2007

As 2006 closes, two new reports give an interesting look inside the changing shape of the new music industry dubbed by many Music 2.0. Despite declining CD sales, music is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/22/2006 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Warner Music Buys Indie Roadrunner

Warner Music Group will acquire 73.5% of Roadrunner Music Group which includes Roadrunner Records, one of the leading hard rock and heavy metal labels for $73.5 million. In the US,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2006 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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