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MTV Finally Drops “Music” From Logo And (Almost) No One Notices

Monday, in a long overdue move, MTV finally dropped the the word music from its on air logo.

Bruce Houghton on 02/10/2010 in YouTube & Video | Permalink | Comments (2)
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SoundExchange Hits The Road

SoundExchange, the nonprofit performance rights organization that collects and distributes performance royalties from satellite radio, internet radio, cable TV music channels and other services that stream sound recordings, is traveling. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/10/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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More Music Industry News: YouTube Data Doubts, UMG Makes It Official, Tapulous “Riddim” & More

YouTube's traffic data for music questioned. (cNet) It's Official: Lucian Grainge promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Universal Music Group. Doug Morris to remain as Chairman. (press release) EMI has reached. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/10/2010 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bronfman On Today’s WMG Earnings Call

Spotify Appears To Be A Non-Starter After reporting less than stellar earnings and a $17 million quarterly loss, Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. faced analysts on an earnings. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (4)
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eMusicBlast Promises Pro A&R Feeedback For $49

A small but growing group of online services have begun offering artists the opportunity to pay for access to industry insiders. Startup eMusicBlast.com sells direct feedback from working A&R professionals.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (12)
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MySpace Adds More 30 Second Commercials

As part of an effort to boost revenue MySpace has been testing 30 second audio ads since December. Last week they began appearing as users listened to songs on artist. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Warner Music Posts $17 Million Quarterly Loss

Despite a small increase in digital revenue Warner Music Group posted a $17 million loss or $.11 per diluted share for the 1st quarter of its fiscal year which ended. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Nimbit Shares Mighty Mighty Bosstones Case Study

Formed in 1983, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones are often credited with the creation of the ska-core genre, a form of music that mixes elements of third wave ska and hardcore. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Motorola Leads TuneWiki Funding Round

Motorola, through its investment arm, Motorola Ventures, is leading a round of new investment in TuneWiki. a provider of lyric recognition apps and social music players. Other new investors include. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ashton Kutcher Shows How Far Is Too Far On Twitter

OK, so it’s a joke. But this Saturday Might Live spoof from Ashton Kutcher serves a reminder that its quite possible to share a bit too much of yourself via. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (2)
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More Music Industry News: New Yahoo Music Chief, NARM Honors Urie, Italy Stops Pirate Bay & More

Universal Music Group veteran Jeff Bronikowski will take over as the new head of Yahoo Music  replacing Michael Speigelman, who is moving to a different role within the company. (Billboard). Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2010 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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