Music Marketing

Caroline Joins Simply Red’s “Virtual Label”

Indie distributor Caroline has snagged Simply Red’s next album “Stay” in the US in both physical and digital formats.  The album is slated for release on April 24th.  In an. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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A MUSIC LOVER’S BILL OF RIGHTS

"We are sorry and embarrassed. But most of all, we are deeply sorry." So began an email that I received last week. (full letter after the jump) It wasn’t from. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Do We Really Care About The Fans?

Despite the mind numbing idiocy of labels suing fans for downloading a few songs, the fan/artist relationship has been the music industry’s mantra for the last few years. How do. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/16/2007 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (3)
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EMI Says Give A Little Green On VDay

EMI has created the perfect eCard featuring Al Green’s "Love & Happiness" to send to your honey for Valentine’s Day.  Customize and send it now before you forget. It’s part. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2007 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Indie Vs. Major Debate Circa 2007

The Sunday Times online took a fairly balance look at the major vs. indie debate form the artist perspective.  Do you need a major to have mega-success?  Is being owned. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster To Sell Downloads Alongside Tickets

UPDATED: Ticketmaster head Sean Moriarty’s keynote at Pollstar’s CIC convention this week in LA included an announcement that the company has made a deal with iTunes to sell music alongside. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/08/2007 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Mecora & PopMatters Partner To Promote Indie Play

UPDATED: PopMatters, a web based cultural criticism magazine and social radio network Mercora have launched of Listen Up! to offer labels increased promotion and publicity for their artists on both. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Viacom Slams YouTube With The Take Down

Viacom on Friday demanded that YouTube remove more than 100,000 videos after they failed to reach an agreement. Viacom-owned properties include MTV, Comedy Central and BET and they claim that. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/04/2007 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Target Grabs Kenny Loggins and 14 Other Exclusive Adult CD Releases

Target Stores will release exclusive CD’s by Kenny Loggins, David Cassidy and other adult artists, as well as a Phil Ramone-produced CD with new songs by Carole King, Brian Wilson,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/02/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Weekly Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop

 >>> The Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie will star in the new Candie’s Only at Kohl’s Spring campaign. >>> Indie flick Torture directed by Alvin Gray opens this week with a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/02/2007 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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