Coldplay vs. Radiohead vs. NIN
DOES FREE MUSIC = MORE POPULAR? How does "free music" effect a band’s popularity? An analysis by Hitwise (via DMW) showed that Radiohead’s release was much more popular than either. Continue reading
Live Nation, AdBrite Launch eFan Finder
ONLINE TRACKING FOR CONCERT AD CAMPAIGNS Live Nation and AdBrite have launched eFan Finder, a new proprietary service that helps local Live Nation concert promoters, artist managers and agents track. Continue reading
Universal/Buzznet Buys AbsolutePunk
Absolutepunk.net, arguably the most popular niche music site on the net, has been bought by Buzznet. This follows recent acquisitions of Stereogum and Idolator as well as a major investment. Continue reading
New Coldplay Explodes On Last.FM
1 PLAY EVERY TWO SECONDS SINCE RELEASE UPDATE: As of Wednesday AM it has currently been listened to on Last.FM over 33,000 times, still around 1 play every 2 seconds.. Continue reading
N.I.N. – Serving The True Fan, Again
Yesterday Nine Inch Nails announced a unique concert pre-sale that offers registered fans the best seats, a ticket imprinted with their name, early venue access and more. Mastermind Trent Reznor. Continue reading
Starbucks Pushes Music To Back Burner
A year ago Starbucks moved more aggressively into music with releases by Paul McCartney and others that many saw as hopeful signs for a struggling industry. Now SVP Entertainment Ken. Continue reading
Economy Begins To Effect Entertainment Spending
The weak economy is beginning to have an effect on the entertainment industry. 37% of Americans believe they will spend less on entertainment products and devices in 2008 versus 2007,. Continue reading
Sonicbids Names Phoenix Media’s Kingston VP Business Development
Sonicbids has hired 19-year broadcast industry veteran Andy Kingston for the newly created position of Vice President of New Business Development. Andy joins Sonicbids from Boston-based Phoenix Media/Communications Group where. Continue reading
Music Magazine Ad Revenue Drops 28%
ARE MUSIC MAGAZINES DOOMED? As the fans move online, ad revenue at the top three music magazines slid 28% in the first quarter of 2008. Blender $11 million (down 9%. Continue reading
Is 2.0 Music Editorial For Sale? Universal Buys Into Buzznet
It’s official. Universal has made a major investment in Buzznet. The music centered social networking site also owns music blogs Stereogum and Idolator. Here’s part of the press release: "This. Continue reading
