Last.fm Adds 1M Listeners In A Week Via Xbox Live
Just a week ago the Xbox Live announced they were integrating Zune, Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm into its gaming platform. One million fans responded by creating custom radio stations on. Continue reading
Music Festivals Offer Unique Marketing Opportunity
How to get part of that crowd to join your team. This guest post comes from Scott Perry. With his great free email newsletter and web site, the New Music. Continue reading
10 Songs For A Modern Thanksgiving
My annual bit of holiday musical fun to celebrate our annual U.S. day of thanks. "Alice's Restaurant" – Arlo Guthrie "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" – Sly &. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Anti-P2P Working?, We7 iPhone, Ultra Fans, SXSW Showcas Picks & More
Swedes start buying music; are anti-P2P laws working? Digital music sales in piracy-loving Sweden have soared this year. The music industry says that it's all about tough new laws and. Continue reading
It Was A Bad Day For Warner Music Group
Just hours after Warner Music Group reported an $18 million quarterly loss, the company's stock had fallen 18% or $1.25 to $5.81. WMG recovered slightly by the close of trading,. Continue reading
Live Nation & iTunes To Offer Concert Downloads
(UPDATED) In a smart piece of brand extension, concert promoters Live Nation has joined forces with iTunes for live music and video offering debuting today. A new section of iTunes. Continue reading
Amanda Palmer Shares Her Secrets
Hypebot readers had a special opportunity to ask indie artist Amanda Palmer questions about her unique approach to d.i.y promotion. Digital music marketer Jim McDermott (a former major label digital. Continue reading
Spotify Fights Back: “We Paid More Than That!”
Yesterday I reported that Lady Gaga got just $167 from Spotify for 1 million plays. Our smart readers commented that this was probably only part of the story. Yesterday Spotify. Continue reading
MOG $5 Music Subscriptions To Launch Dec 2
MOG’s premium music service, MOG All Access, will go live at 7 AM PST December 2nd. MOG promises a deep on-demand library for $5 a month with free trials offered. Continue reading
Warner Music Group Reports Continuing Losses
This morning Warner Music Group reported: Revenue of $861M for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased 1% from the prior-year quarter. Full-year 2009 revenue declined 9% to $3,176 million. Digital. Continue reading