The Dance Continues As EMI Rejects New WMG Offer

The LA Times is reporting that a financial advisor close to the Warner Music Group approached EMI with a slighter higher bid that was rejected. (full story)

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Weekend Time Suck: Free Online White Board

We could find some clever way to relate this to the music business, but we’ll spare you and just suggest that you click on ImaginationCubed and start drawing or typing. Continue reading

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The Daily Dose = 1 Quote + 1 Download

"No way, that business is to rough for me." – mobster John Gotti on being asked if he was interested in getting into the entertainment business. FREE DOWNLOAD: "Emptyhead" by. Continue reading

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New Music Industry Briefing For Friday July 7, 2006

UPDATED: The EMI/WMG dance continues with both considering increased offers. (Times UK) – Sirius Satellite Radio had 600,460 new subscribers during the second quarter and XM increased by 398,000 over. Continue reading

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They Can’t Give Napster Away For Free On Campus

Even after several years music subscription services remain a seldom used sideshow.  They can’t even give Napster away for free on colleges campuses according to the Wall Street Journal. For. Continue reading

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"Always be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else."  – Judy Garland Free Download – "The Greatest" by Cat Power from her new CD. Continue reading

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New Music Industry Briefing For Thursday July 6, 2006

– Rhode Island is working to become the first to provide wireless access throughout an entire state. (ZDNET) How much is a satellite radio subscription worth when you can listen. Continue reading

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LA Times Editorial Calls P2P A “Lost Opportunity”

"A year after a Supreme Court victory against online piracy, major labels and studios haven’t done enough to lure file sharers." So begins an LA Times editorial. "…free downloaders represent. Continue reading

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Microsoft To Market Wireless Player By Christmas

Microsoft will start selling a wireless digital music and video player to compete with Apple’s iPod by Christmas, according to Reuters and other sources. The new player would let users. Continue reading

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I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones. – John Cage FREE DOWNLOAD: "Lightning Rod" by Guster live on KCRW from th. Continue reading

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One Year After Grokster: The Music Industry Falters

One year ago the Supreme Court ruled that P2P’s like Grokster could be held responsible for illegal file sharing activity activity on similar networks is up more than 10%. One. Continue reading

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