New Technologies Changing Radio’s Future
For a good non-technical overview of all of the technologies competing with traditional broadcast radio; check out this article in the Greensboro, NC News-Record . The article takes a look. Continue reading
AOL To Embrace Ad Supported Model For More Content
In a world there is an abundance of free media Internet, radio, broadcast TV, we’ve often wondered if subscription based consumer services can survive. Can is be a good business. Continue reading
SoundExchange Launches New Artist Royalty Info Services
SoundExchange, the recording industry entity set up to collect royalties paid by webcasters to stream music online and distribute them to artists and record labels, has launched a new search. Continue reading
Three Net Companies Join Forces To Break Indy Acts
Many Music 2.0 convention attendees recently attended a live concert performance by Geoff Byrd, an indie artist sponsored by MSN, Garageband, and Live365. The three net companies have joined together. Continue reading
Net Radio On Your Cell Phone Getting Closer
In the kind of technological advance that we have been predicting that will lead internet radio on your cell phone ComputerWeekly.com reports that Cingular Wireless plans to offer 3G mobile. Continue reading
Chicao Radio Station Debuts 3000 Song Playlist
FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: "To Harvey Wells, the man behind the new Nine FM radio station, his competition isn’t just the slew of other formats vying for Arbitron ratings in. Continue reading
eMusic’s 3 Million Reasons To Be Cheerful
Digital music service eMusic, which focuses on independent label music, announced on Thursday that it has sold 3 million downloads since its re-launch on Sept. 22. Now a unit of. Continue reading
XM On Your Cell Phone
FMQB Reports: XM Satellite Radio CEO Hugh Panero told Reuters that he believes cell phones and satellite radio will converge within the next five years. And with ringtones, ringbacks and. Continue reading
CES Awards Provide Glimpse Into Entertainment’s Future
The Consumer Electronic Show Innovations Awards have become one of the best indicators of future trends in entertainment and entertainment delivery. If the 800 or so products just nominated. Continue reading
Copywright Royalty Distribution Law Moves Forward
From Paul Mahoney and RAIN: The Radio Internet Newsletter: "Now all that’s required to finally change the expensive and ineffective method by which copyright royalties are determined is the President’s. Continue reading
