As Music 2.0 Action Shifts To Facebook, iLike & Others Turn Up Volume
MySpace has been the hub of Music 2.0 promotion for more than a year, but recently Facebook has been stealing the social networking spotlight and the new music industry is. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Looney Tunes Borrows $1M, Moby Gives It Away & Much More
>>> EU indie labels lash out about the Sony BMG merger. (Ind.UK) >>> Indie retailer Looney Tunes was destroyed by fire but the owner has taken out a $1 million. Continue reading
Facebook May Launch iTunes Competitor
AllFaceBook, the unofficial Facebook blog has multiple sources confirming that Facebook is exploring the launch their own music download store. The company is apparently interviewing possible senior staff. Just as. Continue reading
CDBaby Strikes Back At Snocap
After SnoCap announced the end of the CDBaby partnership, this was posted on an official forum by CDBaby founder Derek Sivers – "I’ll give a public and detailed account soon.. Continue reading
New Music Business Week In Review: RIAA Victory, eMusic’s Future, Radiohead Update & More
>>> The RIAA won a big jury trial for illegal downloads and a single Mom now owes them $220K. But was this really a victory for the music industry? >>>. Continue reading
Score One For The RIAA: Mom Owes $220K. But Is It A Victory?
There was undoubtedly dancing in the halls of the RIAA and more than one major label executive suite as the jury handed down a guilty verdict in the case of. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: SonyBMG 40% Digital In ’08, XM & Sirius To Meet & Much More
>>> SonyBMG is projecting that in 2008 40% of US revenue will come from digital. (DMW) And there still not talking about going DRM free… >>> Javien and Diganex have. Continue reading
AmieStreet Beta’s Fantasy Record Label
Fan priced download site AmieStreet has taken a page from the fantasy football play book and created a Fantasy Record Label game via a new Facebook app now in beta.. Continue reading
Reports From Digital Media Forum West
“Subscription is going to win over a la carte purchasing”, said former EMI digital exec Ted Cohen who is now Managing Director of TAG Strategic. “The best defense against piracy. Continue reading
