Music’s Week In Review: Universal Up, WMG 360, Live On The Net & Much More
Holiday fears intensify: Circuit City, Best Buy, Stocks The Net Is Changing The Live Music Business New record deals at Warner Music Group must be 360 Universal Music is having. Continue reading
Universal Music Having Strong 2008
It’s still tough times at most record labels, but according to yesterday’s earning report, Universal seems to have turned the corner. $3.97 billion revenue for first 3Q’s of ’08 +. Continue reading
Vinyl Collective Cooperative Label: Fun New Model
An interview with indie label entrepreneur Virgil Dickerson. Virgil Dickerson runs thriving (yes, you read it correctly… thriving) indie label Suburban Home Records. One of his most interesting side-projects is. Continue reading
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