SMART PRE-RELEASE PROMO: Cingular Wirelss To Debut Songs As Ringtones Before Radio
The HollywoodReporter.com writes that "Cingular Wireless will debut new music singles from top artists as cell phone "ringtones" on its network before those songs make their traditional radio debut…" Cingular. Continue reading
What Is The Next Digital Musi Industry Hit ?
From DigitalMusicNews.com Editor Paul Resnikoff: "Ask Clive Davis about success in the music business, and he’ll talk to about making hits. Big smashes, the kind that grow moss at the. Continue reading
MTV To Launch Overdrive On Web
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) MTV: Music Television will launch on April 25 its new hybrid channel, "MTV Overdrive" to entertain viewers with both a linear viewing experience and video on demand capabilities. Continue reading
Sony Fights The iPod Wave With New Walkman
Sony is finally fighting back against the iPod’s market dominance with it’s long overdue NW-HD5 Network Walkman. But will anyone care? The world got an unauthorized advance look last week. Continue reading
Radio Consultant Says Broadcaster Must Program There Way To Victory Over Satellites
Radio consultant John Silliman Dodge writes on his website aboug the battle between sattelite and broadcast radio using an amusing fight analogy. ("In round one….") He concludes, "…where the talent. Continue reading
EarBuzz.com Now Gives 100% Of CD Price To Artists
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — earBuzz.com, the independent artist online music retailer, has changed the artist payment portion of the business to provide 100% of the CD price back to artists. If. Continue reading
AOL MUSIC GROWING RAPIDLY OUTSIDE OF SUBSCRIBER BASE
From Digital Music News: "AOL Music has been quite a success story of late, jockeying to the top spot among online music destinations and breaking new bands in the process.. Continue reading
BOB LEFSETZ’S APRIL FOOLS DAY (hint, hint) LETTER: MAJOR LABELS SIGN WITH LIMEWIRE
EXPERTED FROM BOB LEFSETZ’S APRIL FOOLS DAY (hint, hint) LETTER: "…Yes, the waiting IS the hardest part. But FINALLY, after FIVE YEARS, the music business has moved into the FUTURE!. Continue reading
RADIO STATION WEB SITES: A MISSED MARKETING OPPORTUNITY FOR RECORD LABELS
From ClickZ.com: "Local advertising spend on online radio Web sites increased 94% from 2003 to 2004, but there’s plenty of room for growth, preliminary results from a Borrell Associates study. Continue reading
AN OPEN LETTER TO STARBUCKS FROM COALITION IF INDY MUSIC STORES HEAD DON VANCLEAVE
Dear Starbucks, Hey guys. I actually think it is a great thing for you to be actively selling new releases. You have the right kind of customers that are a. Continue reading
