From RAIN and Wired.com: “Hollywood — always in search of hip, influential people who can get others to go see a film — is spending an increasing portion of its. Continue reading
Teens Tune Out Radio Says Study
From RAIN and Vancouver’s The Province: “Mark Weir, 16, doesn’t listen to the radio as much as he used to. ‘There are too many commercials,’ he said. Instead, he listens. Continue reading
Apple Responds To Real’s Harmony Software
Apple today released the following statement: We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics and ethics of a hacker to break into the iPod, and we are investigating the. Continue reading
Emusic Slams Real Harmony Launch Claims
FROM EMUSIC PRESS RELEASE: Since Their Introduction in 2001, iPods Have been Playing MP3s; eMusic Sets the Record Straight In a news release issued yesterday announcing the launch of its. Continue reading
Rhapsody Rival ?
From Digital Media Wire: Music jukebox software maker Musicmatch has announced the release of its latest upgrade, Musicmatch 9.0, which for the first time integrates unlimited access to the company’s. Continue reading
The CD Ain’t Dead Yet
FROM FMQB: “BMG North America President/COO Charles Goldstuck spoke to the Jupiter Media Research Plug-In conference yesterday about the state of the digital music business. According to Billboard, Goldstuck believes. Continue reading
RealNetworks Enables Consumers To Buy Digital Music That Plays On All Devices
FROM THE “IT’S ABOUT TIME SOMEBODY DID THIS” DEPARTMENT: RealNetworks today announced Harmony Technology, the world’s first digital rights management translation system to enable consumers to securely transfer purchased music. Continue reading
CelebrityAccess And Billboard Launch Concert Database
Billboard, the world’s leading music and entertainment trade publication, today announced that it has partnered with CelebrityAccess, the leading provider of real-time news and information to the live performance industry.. Continue reading
Apple Promises iTunes For The Cell
From The Hollywood Reporter: “Apple Computer Inc. will make a slimmed-down version of its iTunes jukebox software that No. 2 cell phone maker Motorola Inc. will install on some wireless. Continue reading
Musicmatch Makes Sharing Track With Friends Via Email Legal
FROM THE HOLLWOOD REPORTER: Online music company Musicmatch unveiled its latest release, which allows people to e-mail their favorite music to friends without breaking any laws. The new feature is. Continue reading
