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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CBS Tops March Internet Radio Ranking

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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

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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

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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

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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

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