Universal’s Rringles Hit Stale Note

Rringles. Why???? Universal’s $5.98 retail package of 3 songs a ringtone and a wall paper image for your cell phone. Will some please explain to me the logic of bringing. Continue reading

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New Music Business Briefing: Apple & Majors Meet EU, Jobs Writes Apology Checks, Congress Aims At Hip Hop & More

>>> An EU Commission will hold hearings Sept. 19-20 during which execs from Apple and the major labels will appear to debate charges that iTunes violates EU competition rules. (Billboard). Continue reading

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mtvU’s & Cisco’s Digital Incubator Names Finalists

mtvU and Cisco have launched five Web 2.0 online applications conceived, developed and run by college students. Their joint Digital Incubator offers up tp $250,000 in grants and a platform. Continue reading

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Indie Community Joins To Help Looney Tunes

Last week landmark Long Island, NY indie retailer Looney Tunes was devastated by fire.  The store is pledging to reopen and members of the independent music community lead by The. Continue reading

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New Music Business Briefing: iTunes Goes Mobile, IPods Soar, Zune Drops, Universal Cuts Sanctuary & More

>>> Apple made major upgrades to the iPod line including larger capacities and a new touch screen edition with Wifi.  At the same time they lowered prices on many players. Continue reading

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Another Dose Of Rock Wisdom…

"Talk is cheap, and lies are expensive.” – Green Day, "Walking Contradiction" From TheRockDose.com – A Daily Dose Of Rock Wisdom

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New Music Business Briefing: BMG Tumbles, BMI Pays Up, Mobile Mania & Much More

>>> Bertlesmann posted a first half of the year loss of $69.4 million due to more ancient Napster settlements and music sales at BMG dropping from $1.2 billion to $860. Continue reading

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Despite Troubles WMG Declares Another Cash Dividend

Despite being battered on Wall Street and a less than stellar financial performance, Warner Music Group has declared another cash dividend to shareholders. "The Board of Directors of Warner Music. Continue reading

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New Music Business Briefing: Concord Merges, Live Nation Lays Off, iTunes To Add Ringtones & Much More

>>> Concord Music Group is merging with film company Village Roadshow. (Hollywood Reporter)  Though the move should come as no surprise since Norman Lear co-owned Concord, sadly this means that. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Launches Special MP3 Store

Rhapsody is trying tried to simplify the process of finding which tracks it is offering DRM free with a new section dubbed The MP3 Directory.  By browsing the alphabetical listings. Continue reading

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