Google VP Merrill To Head EMI Digital. Major Challenges Ahead.
EMI has named Google’s VP of Engineering and one of its most senior global executives, Douglas Merrill, to lead its growing digital music business. As President, Digital Business, EMI Music,. Continue reading
Perez Hilton Boycotts SonyBMG. Who Cares?
FROM THE ARROGANT BLOGGER DEPT: Popular celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is boycotting SonyBMG acts because the label is suing him over the use of song streams on his site. Sony. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: ISP Tax Reaction, PirateBay Swears, Red Bull Records & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Googles’ VP Engineering to head EMI’s digital push. Many challenges are ahead. The Orchard’s losses jump even as revenues double > CondeNast’s Portfolio looks at the strong reaction. Continue reading
Orchard Losses Jump Even As Revenue Doubles
The Orchard posted a 99% jump over previous year revenue in the 4th quarter of 2007, but losses also grew from $1.4M to $2.4M as gross profit margins fell 34%. Continue reading
Universal Invests In INgrooves Distribution
Universal Music Group Distribution, the sales and marketing division of Universal Music Group has entered into a strategic alliance with digital distributor INgrooves. As part of this venture, Universal Music. Continue reading
Universal Goes Green With Greenchoice Packaging
The insert in more than 20 Universal Music Group titles being introduced as a part of Wal-Mart’s "Earth Month" promotion contain a paper insert imbeded with wildflower seeds. Its all. Continue reading
Danish TDC & 3 Majors Launch Free Downloads
UPDATE: UNION DEMANDS PORTABILITY Denmark’s largest phone company TDC has begun offering free downloads to its customers. EMI, WMG and SonyBMG and many Danish labels are part of the launch. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: SonyBMG Sued, EMI Cuts In Asia, RIAA Win & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Universal invests in INgrooves digital distribution (updated) Danish Telco TDC launches free downloads with 3 major labels (updated) Universal goes green with some new packaging SpiralFrog cuts a. Continue reading
SpiralFrog Adds Warner/Chappell Music
SpiralFrog has signed a deal with music publisher Warner/Chappell Music to add their catalog to the free ad-supported download site’s growing offerings. Signing rights from music publishers is a critical. Continue reading
U2 Cuts Live Nation Deal. Stops Short Of 360.
Live Nation has reached "an agreement in principle" for a 12 year global relationship with U2, who will join the company’s Live Nation Artists roster. U2 and Live Nation Artists. Continue reading
Interscope Joins $25M Buzznet Investment Round
UPDATED: Venture capitalists have been very active in the online music space in recent months and now record labels are jumping into the fray. This week music-focused social networker Buzznet . Continue reading
