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
Edison Infinite Dial Study Shows Growth And Potential Of Online Media
The annual Infinite Dial report from Edison Research was released yesterday. Highlights of the wide-ranging study include: Listenership at online radio grew by nearly a third last year 69 million. Continue reading
Goom Grabs $16M For Innovative Online Radio
Goom Radio has secured $16 million in Series A funding from Wellington Partners Venture Capital, Elaia Partners and Partech International. Goom, which combines free ad-supported dj hosted streams with user. Continue reading
Spotify User Info Compromised
More than a million users of EU based online music service Spotify had the passwords and other sign up info compromised. "Last week we were alerted to a group that. Continue reading
Jango Offers Indie Artists Pay For Airplay
Payola. Pay-to play. Ugly terms from a different era or a new way to get exposure and monetize internet broadcasting? Jango, a US based music site with 6 million monthly. Continue reading