Facebook May Launch iTunes Competitor
AllFaceBook, the unofficial Facebook blog has multiple sources confirming that Facebook is exploring the launch their own music download store. The company is apparently interviewing possible senior staff. Just as. Continue reading
New Music Business Week In Review: RIAA Victory, eMusic’s Future, Radiohead Update & More
>>> The RIAA won a big jury trial for illegal downloads and a single Mom now owes them $220K. But was this really a victory for the music industry? >>>. Continue reading
Score One For The RIAA: Mom Owes $220K. But Is It A Victory?
There was undoubtedly dancing in the halls of the RIAA and more than one major label executive suite as the jury handed down a guilty verdict in the case of. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: SonyBMG 40% Digital In ’08, XM & Sirius To Meet & Much More
>>> SonyBMG is projecting that in 2008 40% of US revenue will come from digital. (DMW) And there still not talking about going DRM free… >>> Javien and Diganex have. Continue reading
Reports From Digital Media Forum West
“Subscription is going to win over a la carte purchasing”, said former EMI digital exec Ted Cohen who is now Managing Director of TAG Strategic. “The best defense against piracy. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: RIAA To Jury, Slacker + Spin, CMJ Schedule & More
>>> RIAA v. Thomas download trial goes to jury on MN. (ars) Meanwhile the RIAA says download lawsuits will continue. (AP) >>> Time Warner Cable debuts MusicNet digital music services.. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: EU OK’s Sony BMG, “RIAA A Money Pit”, New Zunes & More
>>> The Sony BMG joint venture has officially won EU approval. (Reuters) >>> Meanwhile a SonyBMG exec admitted in court yesterday that the RIAA P2P lawsuits are a real money. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
>>> The Wu-Tang Clan’s next album, 8 Diagrams, is pushed back to December but they claim to have cleared a Beatles sample. >>> Gucci Mane and Big Cat Records are. Continue reading
