The Week in Review From Digital Music News
Infinity revealed a mobile-based radio broadcasting strategy this week, joining rival Clear Channel. A target date of mid-2006 was discussed. Britain successfully combined its download and CD-single charts, with both. Continue reading
NPR To Broadcast Mutliple HD Radio Side-Channels
RBR.com reports on some smart moves that National Public Radio is making to extend their reach and keep broadcast radio relevant in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The plan also createw. Continue reading
Aspiring Rappers Battle Online
The LA Times reported Thursday on "Net-cees" or rappers who engage in the "MC battles" made famous in the movie "8 Mile" over the Internet rather than in front of. Continue reading
RealNetworks Exceeds 1 Million Subscribers
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — RealNetworks, Inc. now has more than 1 million subscribers to its premium subscription music services, including its Rhapsody service and commercial-free Internet radio services. "We’ve now crossed. Continue reading
KCRW Presents New Weekly Music Industry Commentary
LA’s KCRW-FM presents a weekly commentary about the music industry every Wednesday with commentary and analysis by Celia Hirschman, President of Downtown Marketing, a music consulting firm in New York. Continue reading
Toyota Understands The Importance Of Music In People’s Lives
According to Digital Music News "Toyota is working on a next-generation wireless platform for future car models, with music playing an integral part. The new system, which expands on a. Continue reading
Cell Phone Use To Double To 3 Billion By 2010
Just in case you ever doubted the importance of the music industry working aggressively with cell phone manufacturers and cell service providers, Gartner Research has released a report predicting that. Continue reading
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
