Forrester’s Mark Mulligan #Midem – Music Needs S.P.A.R.C.
During a Saturday morning Midem presentation, Forrester Research Mark Mulligan analyst called YouTube "music's killer app"; and sharing some new Forrester data showing that "for 12 – 15 yr olds,. Continue reading
# Midem Panel: Reinventing The Music Business
During the MidemNet panel hosted by marketer Virginie Berger of Don’t Believe the Hype, Jeff Castalez of U.S. based indie Dangerbird declared, "Our company is not trying to make record deals. . Continue reading
#Midem – Ted’s Intro & Marketing To Fans Panel
Ted Cohen, in his MidemNet convention introduction set the tone well with a call for total music ubiquity and an industry shift "from vendor like relationships to a partnership" between. Continue reading
#Midem & MidemNet Day 1 Intro
Some, like this groggy reporter, spent last evening at dinner parties like the Midem speakers gathering at the Carlton (sightings: Imogen Heap, Ralph Simon, Red Magnet's Rachel Masters, Arial Hyatt. Continue reading
Spotify Paid Out $61 Million To Labels In 2010
Updated. In 2010, Spotify grew from 250,000 paying users in March to 750,000 at the end of the year. During that time, the company paid out just over $61 million. Continue reading
To Buy EMI Or Sell Out – WMG Can’t Decide Which
Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman is either looking to exit the music business in a big way or delve deeper in. A report from the New York Times indicates. Continue reading
Musicians Refuse To Play Longer, Get Shot & Killed
Despite how lovingly we like to talk about fans these days, let's be honest, some of the time, especially at shows, they're some of the most obnoxious, rude, and demanding. Continue reading
Rhapsody Adds Over 100,000 New Subscribers
Since April, Rhapsody has gained over 100,000 net new subscribers. The total number is upwards of 750,000. The company estimates that there are around 1.5 million US music subscribers, which. Continue reading
The Psychological Underpinnings of Bieber Fever
You're interested. Don't lie. Why do 12-year-old girls like Justin Bieber? Today, research suggests that girls are developing faster than ever before. They reach preadolescence faster than their male counterparts.. Continue reading
Pure Discovery Isn’t A Business Model [VIDEO]
Scion's Music(Less) Music Conference has posted several great videos that explore the dynamic between A&R and music bloggers. In theory, bloggers perform the discovery function that's been long attributed to. Continue reading
