Universal Offers Tracks Via Verizon Ringbacks
Digital Music News reports that, "Verizon has taken the ringback concept one step forward, incorporating over 500 tracks from Universal Music into its existing service. Ringbacks, which replace the tone. Continue reading
5 Mile WiFi A Step Closer To Reality
In another move that should make mobile music listening (including via internet streaming and broadcasting) a reality, USAToday reports that "Intel, AT&T and other corporate giants are throwing their weight. Continue reading
iPod A Window To Each Owners Soul…But Will Music Marketers Take Heed?
Interesting article from The WashingtonPost.com on how iPod/Mp3 player playlists provide windows into the personalities of their owners. One would think that a smart music marketer could learn much about. Continue reading
Record Labels Turning to Cell Phones for Digital Music Profits. LA Times Reports On Motorola’s New Non-Apple Music Phone Inititative iRadio.
CNet and Digital Media Wire report that, "…major record labels, frustrated by Apple’s reluctance to negotiate on price points for songs on its iTunes Store or license its technology for. Continue reading
AOL Release Beta Media Player For Non-Subscriber Use
Digital Music News reports that "AOL recently unwrapped its beta media player, with plans to make the application available to non-subscribers. The AOL Media Player (AMP) will be multi-functional, offering. Continue reading
Radio Listenership Down Except In Cars Despite Satellite Radio
Kurt Hanson’s Radio And Internet News reports that in "a surprising contradiction of the conventional wisdom, a new RAIN analysis of the past six years’ worth of national Arbitron radio. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 4-10-05
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 4-10-05 Label Pos. Artist|Title INT 1 BECK|GUERO UNJJ 2 JOHNSON*JACK|IN BETWEEN DREAMS WAR 3 HOT HOT HEAT|ELEVATOR INT 4 QUEENS. Continue reading
THE RIAA SOES IT AGAIN – MORE LAWSUITS
WILL THESE FOOLS EVER STOP? As reported in DigitalMediaWire, "The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Tuesday filed a new batch of copyrighted infringement lawsuits against alleged Internet music. Continue reading
SMART PRE-RELEASE PROMO: Cingular Wirelss To Debut Songs As Ringtones Before Radio
The HollywoodReporter.com writes that "Cingular Wireless will debut new music singles from top artists as cell phone "ringtones" on its network before those songs make their traditional radio debut…" Cingular. Continue reading