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New Music Business Week In Review

>>> Concert giant Live Nation appears unlikely to renew its deal with Ticketmaster which could mean big changes for fans of live music. >>> MTV is dropping its URGE download. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/26/2007 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A New Music Business Reading List For The Dog Days Of Summer

>>> The 2007 Digital Music Survey, a UK study by Entertainment Media Research showed that illegal downloads are at an all time high just as paid download growth is slowing and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hip Hop Business News From ProHipHop

>>> Kenny Chesney reminds Kanye West and 50 Cent they have some serious competition on September 11th. >>> Hip hop startpage Global Grind gets a $4.5 million venture capital round. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2007 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Merlin CE0 Charles Caldas

HYPEBOT: Who are the members of Merlin and can they join directly or must it be via a regional trade group like A2IM? MERLIN: Up until now we have been. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Internet Broadcast Talks Make Progress

The fight over internet broadcast royalty rates seems to finally reaching a conclusion.  Yesterday, SoundExchange agreed to cap "per channel" fees for larger internet radio companies at $50,000 a year. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2007 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New Music Business Briefing: UMG #1 On YouTube, Transworld Trumbles, Hendrix Tribute & Much More

>>> UMG’s video channel is the most watched on YouTube. >>> Limelight and Microsoft have stuck a deal that should improve the delivery of the company’s online music ans entertainment. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2007 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot Returns To Full RSS Feeds

By popular demand Hypebot has returned to full RSS feeds.  Please reward us by subscribing to the feed and by spreading the word about Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2007 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Naxos & MusicGiants Add Premium DRM-Free Downloads

Leading classical indie label Naxos will offer premium DRM-free WMA lossless downloads via MusicGiants.  The online store will also carry PentaTone, the Dutch-based SACD label distributed by Naxos as part. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Rhino Kills Free Downloads For Deadheads

You could almost credit the Grateful Dead with creating the first P2P. Long before computer file sharing  fans were encouraged by the band to tape shows and share them freely. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Coalition of Independent Music Stores Top 200 for Week Ending 08-19-07

Pos.    ARTIST  |  TITLE1    WHITE STRIPES|ICKY THUMP2    SPOON|GA GA GA GA GA3    TEGAN & SARA|CON4    MOORE*IAN|TO BE LOVED5    COMMON|FINDING FOREVER6    WINEHOUSE*AMY|BACK TO BLACK7 . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2007 in Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation Unlikely To Renew Deal

"… we now believe it is doubtful we will extend our agreement when it expires at the end of 2008. Live Nation has been a valued client for a very. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2007 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (5)
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