Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: WMG vs. iTunes, Ex-Orchard Execs Launch, Concert Goers Get Day In Court & Much More
>>> Judge says educational privacy not enough to stop RIAA supoenas. (ars) >>> WMG may follow Universal’s lead and opt for only a month to month deal with iTunes. (Washington. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Facebook Gets Fat, Orchard Grooves OTA, Chain Stores Suck & More
>>> Microsoft has invested $240 million in Facebook. (ars) This should only accelerate growth at Facebook which in turn will force MySpace, Google and others to follow Facebook and open. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: New Rumors, “Buy U A Drank” Tops 2.3M, iPod Celebration & More
…RCRD LBL founded by Engadget’s Peter Rojas and Downtown Records will launch November 15th with free ad supported music from Gnarls Barkley and Cold War Kids……The iTunes’ chart isn’t really. Continue reading
OK Steve Jobs, Where Is All The DRM-Free Music Your Promised Us?
Despite telling independent labels and distributors to deliver DRM-free tracks to iTunes months ago, our sources tell us that many labels only received Apple’s contract covering the change within the. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Universal Folds V2, Penguin Walks From eMusic, Westergren Testifies
>>> Apple reported fiscal 4th Q revenues climbed 28% over last yearto $6.22 billion including sales of 1.1 million iPhones. (Apple) >>> Ad supported SpiralFrog has signed a deal with. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
>>> RZA responds to Ghostface’s rage with some true Wu-Tang leadership and the solution to a release date conflict. >>> Hitwise claim to have called Soulja Boy’s success back in. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing Part 2: eMusic Wants Majors, Canda Download Tax, Low Weekly Sales & More
>>> eMusic is hoping to add some major label product to it’s offerings. (Guardian) I just don’t see how major labels can afford to pay the bills on 30 cents. Continue reading
Study Says iTunes Not P2P To Blame For Label Woes
A new study commissioned by the British recording industry has concluded that iTunes and not file sharing are to blame for the dramatic decrease in sales, reported The Register. The. Continue reading
Believe It Or Not, The Music Industry Is Growing
Chris Anderson has compiled stats showing that, if declines in CD sales are set aside, every other aspect of the music industry is growing. Concerts and merchandise +4% Digital tracks. Continue reading
