Dr. Dre, Hewlett Packard & Jimmy Iovine Want To Change The Digital Music Eco-System
The goal is nothing less than improving the sonic quality of digital music. From files, to players to laptops to headphones rapper/entrepreneur Dr. Dre, computer giant Hewlett Packard and Universal. Continue reading
10 Major Milestones In Modern Music Marketing
In no particular order: 1. Seth Godin writes "Permission Marketing" way back in 1999 pointing the way towards a new era of artist and fan relationships. 2. CD Baby offers. Continue reading
Hypebot Gets The New Rockstar Philosophy Treatment
A couple of week's ago Hypebot Associate Editpr Kyle Bylin interviewed the two folks behind the New Rock Star Philosophy blog and e-book. Now they've graciously decided to reciprocate and. Continue reading
Kanye Lives By “Two Words”…Or Is it Four?
I live by two words, "Fuck you, pay me".– Kanye West, Two Words "Okay, so first of all… this saying is four words long. So you're an idiot." The Daily. Continue reading
Nike’s Tribute To Athletes Turned Rappers
Way back in the 1990’s it seemed as if every pro-athlete was turning rapper, often with disastrous results. Now, Nike revisits the period with four NBA stars who are just. Continue reading
More Music News For Wed. 8/12/09: Spotify China, iTunes Social, OurStage $’s, Vibe & More
Spotify to launch in China. (Reuters) Leaked iTunes 9 screenshots reveal Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm integration. (Silicon Alley Insider) Twitter goes down again after more cyber attacks. (NY Times) Live. Continue reading
The Orchard Targets China’s 388 Million Mobile & Net Users With New ZTEMT Deal
The Orchard has entered into a marketing and licensing partnership with Chinese mobile infrastructure and services provider, ZTEMT. Utilizing The Orchard’s top one hundred thousand songs, ZTEMT will program. Continue reading
Imogen Heap Connects With Her Fans
…And They Love Her For It This guest post first appeared on Colette Weintraub's blog Deep Dive Marketing. Colette is a marketing veteran whose done extensive stints at Fanscape, Buzztone. Continue reading
The Beatles Give QVC A One Month Exclusive
The Fab FourCelebrate the iconic music of The Beatles! QVC brings you 14 digitally remastered CDs one month before the worldwide release date. Jam out with "The Beatles: Rock Band". Continue reading
“Indie Doesn’t Mean Anything… Because It Won”
"Indie doesn’t mean anything anymore. It’s dead. Which is OK, because it won. Open source, Twitter. Indie won. Etsy. The irresistible decline of major labels and network TV and corporate. Continue reading
