Major Label Seeks Web Developer

Posted late last week – "Warner Bros. Records needs a kick-ass PHP/MySQL/etc web developer for a contractor position. We need to fill this immediately. Here is what we need: A. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Friday October 20th, 2006

– Sony BMG, WMG, and Universal have each taken small ownership positions worth a total of $50 million in YouTube alongside Google. (NY Times) Mothership Google’s profits nearly doubled last. Continue reading

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Oops! ZUNE Sounds Like F#@! In Hebrew

Linguists are divided over whether or not "Zune" sounds like the profanity "fuck" in Hebrew, but Tsila Ratner, of the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College London,. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Thursday October 19th, 2006

– Is the new Eagles CD going to be sold only via Wal-Mart? Commentator Bob Lefsetz thinks so and he uses this invitation as proof. – Some iPods are carrying. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Wednesday Ocotber 18th, 2006

– Universal Music may have struck a deal with YouTube but is suing other popular video sites. (AP via SJ Mercury News) – The trial moves forward as a NY. Continue reading

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Controversial Burnlounge Co-Founder Interviewed

In an interview Stephen Murray, the co-founder of controversial download site Burnlounge which is being promoted via multi-level marketing, claims 8000 sellers and reveals that members make only about 5. Continue reading

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IFPI Files 8000 New Anti-P2P Lawsuits

In a move sure to endear consumers everywhere to the recording industry… The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the trade association which represents the world’s major music companies. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday October 17th, 2006

– Howard Stern to inaugurate new Sirius net simulcast with two days of free programming Oct 25 and 26. (Reuters) – First EMI bought shares in Korn and now Epic. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Monday October 16th, 2006

– EMI’s revenue report for the six months ending September 30th is off a bit, but the promise big releases and better days ahead. (EMI press release) – The top. Continue reading

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Reports Show Big Jump In Digital Music Sales But The Picture Still Isn’t Pretty

According to a new IFPI report sales of digital music in the first half of 2006 rose 106% to $945 million. Globally, digital sales now account for 11 per cent. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Friday October 13th, 2006

NEWS FROM THE "I WANT TO BE THE IPOD KILLER" DEPARTMENT: Sony releases new Walkman players that include built-in noise canceling features and direct from CD uploads without a computer.. Continue reading

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