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Hypebot Readers Don’t Think Much Of Perez Hilton’s New WMG Label

As of Tuesday morning, only 12% thought that Perez might have a ear for hits. Online Surveys & Market Research

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2009 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (4)
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One Reason U2 Moved From Apple To Blackberry

The net was buzzing when U2 moved from beloved Apple to utilitarian Blackberry.  Why? How could it happen? Well, can you imagine Apple giving the band this much face time. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Tuesday’s Music Brief: WMG & YouTube, Microsoft Takes On Spotify, EMI, Pandora, OurStage & More

Sorry for somewhat abbreviated editions of Hypebot the last two days.  I'm both battling a bug and traveling.  A truly fun combination.  I promise to cover (or at least point. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Survey Say Streaming Music Cutting Piracy

UK Music fans are turning their backs file-sharing in favor of streaming and other ways of sharing music, especially amongst teens, according to the latest survey by The Leading Question. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Is EMI’s Fate In The Hands Of Troubled Citibank?

Terra Firma Prepares Another $486M Injection, If… (UPDATED) Publicly EMI is touting its success with Lily Allen, Coldplay and Akon  They are also reportedly sitting on a treasure trove of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Perez Hilton Prances Into Warners As Predicted

What has been common gossip column gossip knowledge for months has come true.  Hollywood gossip whore Perez Hilton has been given his own record label by Warner Music. Showing his. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Vote: Is Warners Crazy To Give Perez Hilton His Own Record Label?

Online Surveys & Market Research Vote and then tell us what you really think in the comments section.

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Pandora Gets Another $35 Million

Are royalty rates still too high for internet broadcasters to survive?  Many say yes, but a group of investors apparently disagree and have pumped $35 million into Pandora. Greylock is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concert Ticket Sales Slump? Live Nation’s All-In Offer Expands Beyond The Cheap Seats

Are Ticket Sales In A Slump? All summer long Live Nation has been running 24 hour sales on lawn seats for its amphitheater shows.  But this week the sale expands. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Derek Sivers: Barking

CD Baby founder Derek Sivers has devoted his own chapter two to projects that benefit the indie music community.  In this essay "Barking", Sivers shares some a bit of advice. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Monday’s Music Brief: Sivers, EMI, Perez, Jack White, Music Hack Day, 3 Strikes & More

HYPEBOT FEATURES: Derek Sivers: Barking Survey Say Streaming Music Cutting Piracy Is EMI's Fate In The Hands Of Troubled Citibank? Perez Hilton Prances Into Warners As Predicted VOTE: Is Warners. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/13/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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