– An interview with Sirius head Mel Karmazian that hints at future moves for the satellite radio provider including a rumored merger with XM. (Smart Money)
– A JP Morgan analyst believes that traditional broadcasters are driving the strong
growth in internet radio….and he doesn’t mean by forcing listeners to find an alternative to the
crap they play. (Radio World)
> A download service that enables consumers to buy songs instantly as they listen to them
on digital radio will start operating in Britain in the
first half of 2007. (Reuters)
> Mark you calendars and set your alarm clocks. The Warner Music Group 4thQ earnings call is Friday at 8:30AM EST. Expect flat numbers and slower download growth. To listen: (800) 857-2625 or (210)
234-6601. Passcode is “Warner Music.” A replay of the call will be at (866) 443-1220 or (203) 369-1096 for a week. There is also webcast at www.wmg.com.
> Music business educator and career coach Peter Spellman has released his latest book, "Indie Marketing Power: The Resource Guide
for Maximizing Your Music Marketing," a 386-page knowledge-rich
handbook designed to help all music entrepreneurs navigate through the
hundreds of music marketing and promotional opportunities available
today. (press release)
R.I.P. – Jazz diva Anita O’Day.
