UPDATED: Details Of EMI Restructuring Emerge
UPDATE #3: Hands & Co "believe EMI spends too much on marketing the acts already on its roster and not enough on finding new ones…as much as 30% of EMI’s. Continue reading
Job Cuts Confirmed Today At EMI
UPDATED: In a morning meeting in London, Terra Firma head Guy Hands confirmed that he will cut 1500 – 2000 jobs as part of an effort to cut costs by. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: EMI, MacWorld, Bee Gees & More
> The big action today and tomorrow will center around EMI’s massive job cuts and restructuring plan and reaction from artists, managers and the industry. We’ll be following the story. Continue reading
EMI Cuts Rise To 2000. Company To Be Split In Two Divisions
According to sources, EMI will cut 2000 jobs rather than the 1000 reported on Saturday. Other cost cutting measures along with a major cash infusion rumored to be as high. Continue reading
It’s Future Week On Hypebot
"The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time." – Abraham Lincoln Much has been written about the current state of the music. Continue reading
MTV Looks At The State Of The Music Industry
FUTURE WEEK As we begin Future Week on Hypebot, its important to know where we are. The approach is a bit simplistic and the presentation too glitzy, but this overview. Continue reading
Is Creative Commons Music Future?
FUTURE WEEK Is giving music away – or at least allowing far freer use the best way to save the industry? Do we have any choice? Here’s a great overview. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: EMI Update, EFF Chides RIAA & Much More
> Tuesday is the big day at EMI with Terra Firma’s Guy Hands calling his staff, artists and managers to share his plans for EMI’s future which include staff cuts. Continue reading
Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop
> Two weeks into 2008 and Jay-Z has walked away from the Def Jam presidency, XXL Editor-in-Chief Elliott Wilson has been fired and Eminem may be battling serious health issues.. Continue reading
EMI To Cut 1000 Jobs Plus A Commentary
The total has now risen to 2000 job cuts. See up to date details here and read our commentary below. According to several UK newspapers, 1000 people will loose their. Continue reading
Hypebot’s Music 2.0 Week In Review: SonyBMG Drop DRM, The Amazon Effect, EMI Changes Begin & Much More
> SonyBMG became the last major label group to drop copy protection. DRM-free Tracks are expected to be available via Amazon before the end of the month. > A look. Continue reading
