V Cast Grabs Beyonce As US OTA Push Intensifies
Starting today Verizon Wireless’ V Cast is the first and only place to download tracks from the new Beyonce alter-ego album. I Am…Sasha Fierce". Verizon will send a video MMS with. Continue reading
Friday’s Music Briefing: Thumbplay Cuts, Insound Pairs, A Bit Of Humor & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES VERIZON Grabs Beyonce AS US O.T.A. Push Intensifies Universal Music Having Strong 2008 Vinyl Collective Cooperative Label: Fun New Model Xmas Tears: Circuit City, Best Buy, Stocks &. Continue reading
Xmas Tears: Circuit City, Best Buy, Stocks & More
Any early holiday cheer that the music industry had been able to muster hit a brick wall this week. When Circuit City filed for bankruptcy this week computer and consumer. Continue reading
The Rihanna Challenge
In this guest post, Kyle Bylin goes beyond his recent interview with Primal Branding author Patrick Hanlon and explores the importance of going beyond the quest for more fans (music. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music Briefing: CBS Drops Juke, INGrooves, Copyright Reform & More
CBS is closing its music site Juke and has laid off its staff. (Idolator). More staff cuts may be ahead at cNet and other CBS owned web properties. INgrooves partners. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Experiments With Lower Fees
Long criticized for excessive ticketing fees, the newly renamed Ticketmaster Entertainment is experimenting with lower charges on some tickets. "We’re already testing the program on certain upcoming tour on-sales," Ticketmaster. Continue reading
ArtistData Eases Artist & Label Data Entry Burden
Universal Motown Republic Group, C3 Management, Aware Records and others have been beta testing a now public free service from ArtistData which empowers companies to work with their entire roster. Continue reading
Ad Supported We7 Out Of Beta With “Big Listen”
After months of public beta and multiple iterations, ad support music service We7 is finally going public with a "Big Listen" launch campaign. The service includes: Free on-demand, unlimited access. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Briefing: EMI Distribution, G ‘n R, Paid Trumps Free & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Ticketmaster Experiments With Lower Fees Ad Supported We7 Out Of Beta With "Big Listen" ArtistData Eases Artist & Label Data Entry Burden Video Interview: Muxtape Founder Jason Oulette. Continue reading
