AM Biz News: Facebook Takes On Groupon, Vevo To Launch In UK, Nate Dogg Passes Away & More
We post a roundup of music business news mid-morning (ET) each weekday and when warranted add a PM update late in the afternoon. For breaking news follow @hypebot on Twitter. Singer Nate Dogg Passes. Continue reading
Advance Look: A New Topspin Platform [VIDEO]
Topspin opens its direct to fan platform to the greater artistic community on Wednesday with the promise of a more straightforward interface and a number of upgrades. This online promotional. Continue reading
The Top Online Video Brands Are… [CHART]
According to Neilson, YouTube, Vevo, and Facebook are the top online video brands. YouTube comes in first with 108 million unique viewers, Vevo had 32.3 million, and Facebook locks in. Continue reading
Emily White: On #SXSW
This post is by Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment. Today I will be departing for my 7th trip in eight years to the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. My first was in. Continue reading
#SXSW – IODA Opens API, Iris Adds NoiseClerk, Topspin & More
SXSW Interactive is winding down and Music starts tomorrow, so the announcements from music and music tech companies are landing in the inbox at a rapid clip. Digital distributor IODA. Continue reading
Choosing A Band Name So You Will Be Found Online
Chris Bolton writes on Music Think Tank about the importance of choosing the right band name. Bands need to choose a unique name that fans can find easily online. Throughout. Continue reading
Microsoft Zune Discontinued Amidst Falling Demand
Microsoft has opted to cease development of the Zune. Current models will remain for sale, but newer ones will not be released. Instead, Microsoft is shifting its focus to mobile. Continue reading
Earbits Makes Noise With #SXSW Channel, Babygrande’s 10th Anniversary
(UPDATED) The small team behind Earbits, the buzz-worthy Y Combinator startup that offers feature-rich interactive music streaming, is working almost 24/7 to get above the noise at both SXSW Interactive. Continue reading
MOG Brings On-Demand Music to Mini Dashboard
The addition of MOG to the Mini dashboard reveals the potential for on-demand music in the car. Users plug their iPhone directly into the Mini and it automatically recognizes the. Continue reading
Bon Jovi Thinks Steve Jobs Is “Personally Responsible For Killing The Music Business.”
Well, Jon Bon Jovi has learned from his peers how to get press. Just argue that the Internet is destroying rock, liken it to an atomic bomb, or, in this. Continue reading
