Aspiring Rappers Battle Online
The LA Times reported Thursday on "Net-cees" or rappers who engage in the "MC battles" made famous in the movie "8 Mile" over the Internet rather than in front of. Continue reading
RealNetworks Exceeds 1 Million Subscribers
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — RealNetworks, Inc. now has more than 1 million subscribers to its premium subscription music services, including its Rhapsody service and commercial-free Internet radio services. "We’ve now crossed. Continue reading
KCRW Presents New Weekly Music Industry Commentary
LA’s KCRW-FM presents a weekly commentary about the music industry every Wednesday with commentary and analysis by Celia Hirschman, President of Downtown Marketing, a music consulting firm in New York. Continue reading
Toyota Understands The Importance Of Music In People’s Lives
According to Digital Music News "Toyota is working on a next-generation wireless platform for future car models, with music playing an integral part. The new system, which expands on a. Continue reading
Despite Pending Lawsuits Kazza Partner Altnet Inks Sublime/Silverback Entertainment Deal
"While a major court decision hangs over the head of Kazaa-owner Sharman Networks, new content deals continue to be signed. Most recently, Kazaa partner Altnet has inked a relationship with. Continue reading
Infinity Radio Embraces Content Rich Mobile Phone Broadcasts
From Digital Music News: "Terrestrial radio continues to eye mobile opportunities,and with Infinity Broadcasting the latest to announce an initiative. The conglomerate stepped up discussions on its "Visual Radio" offering,. Continue reading
5 Mile WiFi A Step Closer To Reality
In another move that should make mobile music listening (including via internet streaming and broadcasting) a reality, USAToday reports that "Intel, AT&T and other corporate giants are throwing their weight. Continue reading
iPod A Window To Each Owners Soul…But Will Music Marketers Take Heed?
Interesting article from The WashingtonPost.com on how iPod/Mp3 player playlists provide windows into the personalities of their owners. One would think that a smart music marketer could learn much about. Continue reading
Record Labels Turning to Cell Phones for Digital Music Profits. LA Times Reports On Motorola’s New Non-Apple Music Phone Inititative iRadio.
CNet and Digital Media Wire report that, "…major record labels, frustrated by Apple’s reluctance to negotiate on price points for songs on its iTunes Store or license its technology for. Continue reading
AOL Release Beta Media Player For Non-Subscriber Use
Digital Music News reports that "AOL recently unwrapped its beta media player, with plans to make the application available to non-subscribers. The AOL Media Player (AMP) will be multi-functional, offering. Continue reading
