An Angry Springsteen Opposes Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger
Bruce Springsteen's "Working On A Dream" topped the weekly album charts with 224,000 first week sales according to Nielson Soundscan. But his concert fans were at the center of a. Continue reading
WMG Reports 34% Drop In Operating Income
Early this morning Warner Music reported it's last quarter's earnings to Wall Street. There was little good news in the report accpet perhaps that the major label group did not. Continue reading
Daily D.I.Y. – Making YouTube Work For You
FOR THE INDIE IN ALL OF US – Recent surveys show that YouTube has become the #1 place online for music discovery; and assuming the major labels don't screw it. Continue reading
Video: Groove Armada & Bicardi Review Their Unique Partnership
Groove Armada said goodbye to the major label machine and formed a partnership with Bacardi. In this video from MidemNet, the stakeholders discuss how its worked so far and announce. Continue reading
Thursday’s Music Brief: Springsteen, Ticketmaster, WMG, Relix, Another Sales Drop & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: An Angry Springsteen Opposes Live Nation Ticketmaster Merger WMG Reports 34% Drop In Operating Income Video: Groove Armada & Bicardi Review Their Unique Partnership Daily D.I.Y. – Making. Continue reading
Live Nation & Ticketmaster Near Merger
Live Nation & Ticketmaster are near a merger according to sources sited in today's Wall Street Journal. The move would combine the world's top concert promoter and the largest ticketing. Continue reading
How Jonathan Coulton Became An Internet Rock Star On The Cheap
Jonathan Coulton quit his programming job in 2005 to become a full-time musician. He's met with some tangible success and this month shared his budget conscious approach in, of all. Continue reading
Daily D.I.Y. – Poll Your Fans
FOR THE INDIE IN US ALL – Knowing what fans are thinking and want can help shape marketing strategies, where to perform, which t-shirt to print 200 of and when. Continue reading
A Few Random Thoughts Post Midem
Here are a few rather random personal takeaways from Midemnet and Midem 2009. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to the entire Reed Midem team, as well. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music Brief: Live Nation, New RIAA Lawyer, EU Net Crackdown & More
HYPEBOT FEATURES: Live Nation & Ticketmaster Near Merger How Jonathan Coulton Became An Internet Rock Star On The Cheap Daily D.I.Y. – Poll Your Fans A Few Random Thoughts Post. Continue reading
