Skype Kazaa Founders Unveil Rdio Music Service
(Updated) Created by the founders of Kaaza and Skype, Rdio is offering the first look at its much anticipated streaming offering with an expanded private beta. Designed to be a. Continue reading
Pandora Gets More Funding
Pandora has raised an undisclosed amount of new funding, according to a statement from the company. This round was led by GGV Capital along with Allen & Company. Pandora had. Continue reading
New AT&T Data Limits Bad News For Music Tech
(UPDATED) AT&T is replacing its $29.99 per moth unlimited data plan, popular with iPhone and iPad users, with $15 (200MB) and $25 (2G) plans. While a reported 95% of mobile. Continue reading
Gogoyoko Mixes Music, Social Networking, Direct Sales And 100% Payments To Artists
Gogoyoko is a new online music store and social network based on a concept they've dubbed Fair Play In Music. Artists and labels receive 100% of music sales and a. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes Top 10
For the week ending May 31, 2010 Top 10 Singles 1. "California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)," Katy Perry2. "Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams)," B.o.B.3. "OMG (feat. will.i.am)," Usher4. "Your Love Is. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Used CDs, SoundExchange + AFTRA, Chuck D, Canada & More
EFF to fight for right to resell CDs in Monday hearing as Appeals Court considers 'First Sale' doctrine for eBay seller. (EFF) SoundExchange has teamed with American Federation of Television. Continue reading
New Bridge Study Shows Power Of Social Networking Hierarchy To Drive Music Sales
Targeted Execution Nets 34% Jump In Music Sales A new Bridge Ratings study confirms what some marketers already know: not all social networks deliver the same results. There is is. Continue reading
Vevo Soars As Online Video Continues Growth
1 out of 4 or 43.6 million online video watchers in April were viewing a Vevo video; most probably from a Universal or Sony artist. The two labels powered by. Continue reading
The 10 Worst Music Catalog Marketing Ideas Ever
(Updated) From The Orchard's Daily Rind blog via Proper Discord: 1. "We’ve noticed that a competitor’s compilation is selling well, so we spent five minutes creating an almost identical one, and. Continue reading
RouteNote Adds Flat Fee Digital Distribution
UK based RouteNote is joining the limited but growing group of flat fee digital music distributors led by TuneCore and ReverbNation with a new Premium offering. For a yearly price. Continue reading
