A New Artist Checklist From SoundExchange
In response to questions about what new artists should do to launch their careers and protect their creative output SoundExchange has put together a strong New Artist Checklist. No matter. Continue reading
iPad Sales Top 1 Million In Just 28 Days
Not sure if creating special content for the iPad is worth it? Apple today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction.. Continue reading
New Study Examines U.S. Twitter Usage
A new report from Edison Research/Arbitron Internet details Twitter awareness and usage of Twitter, as well as, demographics, behaviors, and preferences. Highlights of the online presentation (below): Awareness of Twitter. Continue reading
It Could Be Long Wait For iTunes In The Cloud As Labels Argue Multiple Use & Demand More $’s
When a fan buys a legal DRM-free MP3, they can listen to it anywhere, right? We'll maybe, say the major labels, as long as they don't store it in or. Continue reading
Even Tom Petty Gives His Music Away Free
Tom Petty will hedging his bets when he heads out on tour this summer. Not only will a rotating all-star cast of opening acts including Joe Cocker, Crosby, Stills and. Continue reading
Concert Simulcasts Increase In Popularity
The Met Tops 2.2M Season Tickets To Broadcasts The Metropolitan Opera has proven that simulcasts of concerts have a future. The company this season sold 2.2 million tickets for 9. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Concord Records, Sony Sales, Twitter Drops Torrents, Fontana & More
Concord Music Group marches to its own beat. – The record label isn’t looking only for the next platinum album, a strategy that has allowed it to survive and thrive.. Continue reading
REWIND: The Music Industry’s Week In Review
Apple is closing down lala.com on May 31st. A UK band gets $300,000 for changing their name. We7 claims a profitable month. Is this a breakthrough for ad supported music?. Continue reading
Job Board: Berkleemusic Chief Marketing Officer
The Berklee College Of Music is using the Hypebot Job Board to find a Chief Marketing Officer will manage all aspects of marketing and business development for their online music. Continue reading
Dominic Pandiscia Named EVP EMI Music Services
EMI Music has appointed Dominic Pandiscia to head its Sales and Commercial Development team in North America in the newly-expanded role of Executive Vice President, EMI Music Services. Darren Stupak,. Continue reading
