Recent Comments Worth Noting…
In response to a thread of comments on the need for more youth and fewer VP’s at the major labels responding to our post on Microsoft’s M Paramasivam being named. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Nokia Twango’s For $100M, Mickey Mouse Record Labels & Much More.
>>> In a move designed to appease regulators, XM and Sirius say hat they will offer ala carte pricing if a merger is approved. (press release) NPR and Sen. Brownback. Continue reading
The RIAA Follies: Campus Edition
Another 408 "pre-litigation letters" have gone out to 23 universities. (press release) The University of Kansas has instituted a one strike and your out policy against file sharers. (ARS) A. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Rhapsody Clarifies DRM Position. Promises August Announcement.
In a Hypebot commentary last week I questioned the lack of recent progress on the DRM free front. Where was Amazon’s new store? Why hasn’t iTunes added DRM free product. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Caroline Needs Sales Ass’t
As a service to our peers, we’re publishing free job listings from any music related company. You can find a few more here and if you’re looking for help just. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Amp’d Shuts Down, EMI Shareholder’s Inch Towards Terra, S-Curve Invests In Widgets & More.
>>> Amp’d Mobile is shutting down as of Tuesday and selling off assets at auction. Expect multiple bidders. >>> Shareholder support for Terra Firma’s bid to buy EMI is up. Continue reading
Real Reports Earnings This Tuesday
RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2007 on Tuesday. T RealNetworks’ earnings press release, financial statements and supplemental financial data will be available just prior. Continue reading
New Music Business Week In Review
>>> Even though other bidders have dropped out, EMI shareholders have still not yet approved Terra Firma’s bid to buy the company. >>> In a major victory for indie musicians. Continue reading
Is The DRM Free Train Stalled Or Is This The Calm Before The Storm?
What is up at Amazon? Every label we talk to seems done with negotiations. (It’s doubtful, but could Amazon possibly have grabbed them all?) And one major who we know. Continue reading
