Ericsson & Napster Launch Music Service
According to the Associated Press "wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson and online music distributor Napster Inc are launching a digital music service for mobile phones." "The service will let users. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Top 200 for Week Ending 6-12-05
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JIMMY BUFFETT LAUNCHES SIRIUS CHANNEL
Jimmy Buffett and SIRIUS are teaming up to bring you a true taste of radio paradise: Radio Margaritaville — a new 24-hour channel, featuring a wide variety of music, live. Continue reading
BMG Vet Morelli To Head RED
According to HollywoodReporter.com, "BMG distribution veteran Bob Morelli has been appointed executive vp and general manager at RED Distribution, Sony BMG’s independent distribution unit. Morelli, who most recently was executive. Continue reading
AOL MIGRATES TO MORE FREE SERVICES INCLUDING MUSIC
"…In one of the most dramatic transformations in its twenty year history, the long beleaguered Internet giant is about to take down the walls that used to keep out everyone. Continue reading
DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW
In the portable mp3 player space, Apple announced an iPod recycling program, curbing criticism from environmental groups. Meanwhile, Wall Street investors continued to voice concern over soft iPod demand. Looking. Continue reading
MICROSOFT MAY ADD MUSIC SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AND UNVEILS MODIFIED OPERATING SYSTEM IN EUROPE
According to Digital Music News, "Microsoft may be moving closer to delivering a music subscription service, with more sources pointing to an imminent launch. While Microsoft has always left the. Continue reading
Artificial Viral Marketing
Artificial viral marketing – using temporary or phony email addresses to post messages on web sites, chat rooms and even blogs like Hypebot – is a practice that few marketers. Continue reading
Execs Seek Music’s Next Killer App.
Music industry execs have been trying to read the tea leaves for the next killer music app for some time. Legal P2P? Subsriptions? Ringtones? Downloads and streaming to cell phones? . Continue reading
125 Top Indy Labels Form A2IM Trade Group
According to CNET News: "Betting that collective action will help give them more market power, a group of 125 independent record labels initiated a new trade group Monday night aimed. Continue reading
