WMG Distances Itself From University ISP Effort
Last week I wrote about Warner Music Group’s efforts to convince colleges to license music for their students at the ISP level. There’s even a copy of a slide show. Continue reading
YouTube Taps Indie Music Via Rumblefish
In what could provide another small piece of the indie music income puzzle, YouTube has partnered with Rumblefish, the indie branding and music licensing agency, to provide users with access. Continue reading
Meebo And Universal Partner For Videos, Chat
Universal Music Group and Meebo.com are partnering to add ad-supported videos to the site. The partnership launches with Kanye West, Ludacris and The Killers. UMG also will embed Meebo Rooms. Continue reading
Monday’s Music Briefing: Wired’s Listening Post Closes, Sony & WMG Pull iLike Songs, Pinnacle & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: What Is Working? – An Indie Label & D.I.Y. Series Can Tom Jones Save EMI As Loan Default Looms? Top 10 Reasons Radio Stations Are Bleeding Money WMG. Continue reading
Music Industry Week In Review: Layoffs, Pinnacle Bankruptcy, (RED), Amazon UK, Majors Talk iTunes & Much More
A Roundup of Music Industry Layoffs so far this season including at MTV and Real. UK indie distributor Pinnacle filed for bankruptcy effecting 300+ labels. UK trade group AIM promises. Continue reading
Music Industry Layoff Roundup: MTV, Real & More
It’s starting to feel a bit like watching a car crash happen in front of you. You know you should look away and yet you can’t. You’re feelings of "glad. Continue reading
Warner Music Pitches ISP License To Universities
Warner Music Group’s Jim Griffen, who has been a vocal proponent of blanket music licensing at the ISP level, is out pitching the idea to some of America’s top universities.. Continue reading
Pirates Of The Amazon Take Over Download Site
Under the moniker Pirates Of The Amazon, a group of media media students in Netherlands created a Firefox add-on that enabled song searches on Amazon MP3 to be downloaded free. Continue reading
AIM Indie Trade Group Issues Pinnacle Statement
"It is quite clear that this is an extremely serious situation for the labels caught by the sudden collapse of Pinnacle. The meeting this morning was conducted in the presence. Continue reading
Friday’s Music Briefing: EMI Wants $’s, Obama Hearts Zune, Quincy At SXSW & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Music Industry Layoff Roundup: MTV, Real & More Pirates Of The Amazon Take Over Download Site AIM Indie Trade Group Issues Pinnacle Statement Warner Music Pitches ISP License. Continue reading
Qtrax Adds Sony BMG To Ad-Supported Service
Qtrax, the ad-supported digital music service, today announced a global agreement with Sony BMG to add their catalog to the Qtrax platform. The company has already signed licensing deals with:. Continue reading
