Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands
(UPDATED) Until recently, Pandora accepted music from indie artists at no cost in almost any form including home burned CD-R's. But now, in part because of a deal to display. Continue reading
Senate Passes Webcaster Settlement Act 2009
The U.S. Senate has passed the Webcaster Settlement Act of '09. A similar bill passed the House several weeks ago. If signed by the President, the bill would suspend controversial. Continue reading
Are Artists The New Gatekeepers? Clear Channel Radio & Front Line Mgt. Think So.
Both broadcast and online radio are searching for new ways to engage listeners in the iPod age and radio giant Clear Channel is betting that name artists may be the. Continue reading
Both Founders Resign From Last.fm
"After two years running Last.fm within CBS we feel the time is right to begin the process of handing over the reins. This is the latest stage in a. Continue reading
Pandora Claims Profits Close, Adds Lyrics
Pandora will reach profitability in 2010 according to founder Tim Westergren. Revenue is expected to double this year to $40 million thanks to targeted ads delivered to 27 million registered. Continue reading
Webcaster Settlement Act Moves Forward
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee yesterday passed and sent on to Congress the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 (H. R. 2344). The new bill is the latest attempt by webcasters. Continue reading
Music Takes Center Stage In Congress Today
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is expected debate the newly introduced Webcaster Settlement Act today at a hearing that will also consider the Performance Rights Act that would require broadcast. Continue reading
Last.fm Adds Visuals, More Personalization
Last.fm has introduced a new visual music player that combines its personalized online radio stations with a continuous stream of artist images, music videos and other media of the artist. Continue reading
CBS & Last.fm Consolidate Online Radio Units
The CBS Interactive Music Group has been formed to bring together various CBS digital music assets including CBS Radio's more than 100 online audio streams, various mobile applications and Last.fm.. Continue reading
