Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Target Goes Digital, Yahoo! Layoffs, Sideloads Soar & More
> Target finally moves slowly into digital via the low key launch of an exclusive Johnny Legend live Sony BMG CD launch. (paidContent) With such a low point of entry. Continue reading
WE7 Grabs $6 Million From Peter Gabriel, Sparks and Eden
We7, the ad supported music download service has secured an additional $6 million in Series A funding. The round was led by musician Peter Gabriel and Spark Ventures alongside Eden. Continue reading
Is Up-Selling Apple’s New iTunes Strategy?
PIAS PACTS WITH ITUNES UP-SELLING – whereby a salesman attempts to have the consumer purchase more expensive items, upgrades, or other add-ons in an attempt to make a more profitable. Continue reading
Seth Godin Asks “How Much For Digital”
Two weeks ago marketing guru Seth Godin gave advice to the industry with his essay "Music Lessons" drawing praise for our readers. (read more and vote in our poll here).. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Guy Hands Speaks, Yahoo Music Changes, Kids Rule & More
> An extensive interview with EMI’s Guy Hands. (Telegraph UK) My favorite revelation is that the EMI bands and managers skeptical of the reorganization plans have organized in a loose. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music 2.0 Week In Review: EMI Slashes, Apple Disappoints, IODA Fights For Indies & More
> EMI announced it would cut 1500-2000 jobs or one third of its workforce in the next 90 days. Details emerged of a new plan to spend more on artists. Continue reading
Exclusive: IODA CEO Clarifies Positon On imeem & Lala
Hypebot broke the story earlier this week of a letter from digital distributor IODA to its labels that updated them on unacceptable indie liscecning offers from prominent music 2.0 services. Continue reading
Friday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: iPod Sales Slow, Net Radio Revenues Surge, Canada’s Music Tax & More
> iPod sales growth is slowing. Growth rates have declined for the past three consecutive quarters from 50% in the Dec. ’06 quarter to 17% in the Sept. ’07 quarter.. Continue reading
Borders May Add MP3 Downloads. Amazon Answers
Borders ends its online sales relationship with Amazon in April and is exploring the addition of a download an mp3 only download store to its new online offering. Currently the. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: IODA Warns, S&P Cautions, China Struggles & Much More
> We broke the story yesterday that digital distributor IODA was advising labels against deals with imeem, LaLa and other Music 2.0 services that offer full song streaming until they. Continue reading
