Update On Universal vs. iTunes Battle
"We are still negotiating with Universal," an Apple spokesman told the SF Chronicle. "Their music is still on iTunes and their not re-signing is just not true." But Peter Lofrumento,. Continue reading
Napster Warns iPhone Incompatibility Will Hurt Sales But Still Isn’t Selling The Compatible Tracks Available
Napster is warning investors that the incompatibility of the tracks it sells with the new iPhone could hurt sales. (InfoWeek) It seems a weak excuse given that Napster’s real problem. Continue reading
Universal Threatens iTunes Exit
According to reports this weekend, Universal will not renew its contract with iTunes and instead will offer songs "at will" allowing the label group to be selective about what it. Continue reading
EMI And SNOCAP Enable Sale Of DRM Free Tracks Across Viral Platforms
EMI has reached an agreement with SNOCAP to enable purchase of DRM-free higher-quality MP3s by EMI artists through artist websites, social networking pages and fan blogs. EMI will also place. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 06-24-07
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iTunes Has Surpassed Amazon As #3 Music Retailer In U.S.
Click on image to enlarge. Reaching #3 is quite a milestone for iTunes particularly since a year ago the download store was #5 behind target. And fr many indie labels. Continue reading
Study Says Global Digital Sales Will Pass CD’s In 3 Years
According to a new PriceWaterhouse study, in just three years the digital distribution of music will surpass physical distribution globally as mobile phone delivery becomes a bigger part of the. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 06-10-07
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Universal Next Up With DRM Free Offering
New sources are saying that Universal is in serious discussions about a large DRM-free experiment at iTunes. We’ve been reporting the same chatter about the Vivendi owned label group from. Continue reading
AnywhereCD Back In Business Selling WMG MP3/CD Bundles
The lawyers have stopped filing suits and counter suits long enough for Warner Music Group and AnywhereCD to settled their dispute. According to a press release, "In the course of. Continue reading
