Study Shows Illegal Downloads Rising Just As Paid Digital Growth Slows
It should come as no surprise, but an extensive new UK study by Entertainment Media Research shows that illegal downloads are at an all time high just as paid download. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: WMG Stok Tumbles, YouTube Rewrites History, Universal Extends Sanctuary Bid & Much More
>>> WMG stock continued its downward slide to a 52 week low of $12.76 on Friday. Could one reason be the looming deal that would bring Madonna from the label. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Week In Review
>>> The LA Times killed a column that advocated free music giveaways as Prince did recently in the UK. (Read the full text of the banned article here.) and late. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: XM, Sony & Universal Report, Live Nation Close With Madonna & Much More
>>> XM narrows losses and posts 21.5% revenue gain in 2Q but the broadcaster is still far from profitable. (PaidContent) >>> The National Association Of Broadcasters has come out in. Continue reading
EFF Sues Universal Over YouTube Toddler Take Down
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed suit against Universal Music Publishing Group asking a federal court to protect the "fair use and free speech rights" of a mother who posted. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Apple Profits Soar, Anti-P2P Bill Withdrawn, ReverbNation Draws “New Blood” & More
>>> Apple says 2Q profits up 73% and that 270,000 iPhones were sold in the first two days. iPod sales were up 21% to 9.1 million. (PaidContent) >>> Russian prosecutors. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Future Of Music Coalition Seeks Project Manager
Here’s the lasted job availability from Hypebot’s Job Board. If you have a music industry jobs that you’d like us to post for free please email me. And check out. Continue reading
Popkomm Seeks Nominations For “The Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award”
Popkomm is looking for start-ups and new companies who believe that they will have serious impact on the music, media and entertainment business. "People and ventures that truly make a. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Getty Buys PTW, Panero Exits XM, Starbucks Signs Joni Mitchell & Much More
UPDATED: >>> Getty Images which last month bought music license site Pump Audio has also grabbed indie rock destination Paper Thin Walls for $850,000. PTW has recently been adding some. Continue reading