Andy Lack’s Days At Sony BMG Numbered
According the the New York Times, "Bertelsmann, the German media giant, has notified Sony , its corporate partner in the music business, that it does not want to renew the. Continue reading
UNIVERSAL REBRANDS ITSELF AS A MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
In a case of smart re-branding done just as the record label ship continues sinking, Digital Music News reports that at an investor presentation given last week in London by. Continue reading
More Flom Fallout: Lava Folded Into Atlanic
Surprise, surprise! According to Billboard.biz Lava Records, home of Simple Plan, the Click 5 and Antigone Rising, and others has been folded into Atlantic Records. Lava staffers, outside of personnel. Continue reading
Why Is The Music Industry Left Out Of Latest Internet Buying Spree?
It’s interesting to watch major media and digital players going on a new buying spree as they realize that the net really is the future. Today the HollywoodReporter.com reported that. Continue reading
Universal Closes DreamWorks Nashville As Toby Keith Leaves To Form Own Label
According to Billboard.com, "On the heels of losing its only superstar (Toby Keith), DreamWorks Records Nashville is being shuttered by its parent company, Universal Music Group. . With the shutdown,. Continue reading
Flom Rumors Fly
The rumors are flying regarding the future of just-fired Atlantic topper Jason Flom. Hits Daily Double reports that, "…Initially, the smart money was on a reunion with Doug Morris at. Continue reading
Even As Rome Burns EMI Execs Get Promoted
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Phil Quartararo, executive vp EMI Music North America and president of EMI Music Marketing, is taking on additional duties by joining the office of the. Continue reading
Announcemnt Today On Sony BMG Payola Settlement With NY
According to Digital Music News, "New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer is expected to reveal details today on a payola settlement involving Sony BMG. Talk of an agreement was bubbling. Continue reading
Indy Site Singingfool Adds Universal Music Videos
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) Singingfool.com, an independently owned music video archive site that has carved its own niche in between the large Internet conglomerates, has signed an agreement with Universal Music Group. Continue reading
PassAlong.com Joins Ventures Monetizing The Concert Experience
From Digital Music News: "While AOL, AEG, and XM may be out to revolutionize the live concert business, others are also making plays. Most recently, digital music store PassAlong.com announced. Continue reading
