Universal’s Sanctuary Bid Details And Motives Emerge
It turns out that Universal’s reported $88 million bid for Sanctuary was really a $205 million bid when assumption of debt is factored in. But that didn’t keep Universal Music. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Getty Buys Pump, Zune & MTV, YouTube Lawsuits & More
>>> Getty Images is buying online music licensing company Pump for $42 million. The deal should extend Pump’s reach particularly in advertising Pump claims 80,000 song placements since inception. (WSJ). Continue reading
XM Plans 27 Hours Of Global Live Earth Coverage
XM will broadcast "Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis," the 24-hour, seven-continent concert series on July 7, 2007. XM’s coverage will include 27-hours of continuous, live coverage. Continue reading
YouTube Goes International
YouTube is adding localized versions of its video sharing website in nine new countries – Brazil, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the UK. Steve Chen, YouTube’s. Continue reading
Music Today Job Openings
Musictoday® is an e-commerce company located in Crozet, VA (12 miles from Charlottesville). We provide web stores, ticketing, fan clubs, order fulfillment, and hosting for some of the worlds largest. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Capital Music Group New Media Coordinator
POSITION FILLED ! Posted 6/19/2007 Company: EMI Music North AmericaLabel: Capitol Music GroupDepartment: New MediaTitle: CoordinatorSubmit Resumes to: . Continue reading
Ringo Starr Returns To EMI. Catalog Goes Digital
It may be old school news, but he’s still a Beatle. Ringo Starr has cut a deal with original Beatle label Capital/EMI for both new recordings and for re-release of. Continue reading
Radiohead Offers Glimpse Of New CD
Record pre-promotion is reaching new reaching new heights. In this YouTube clip you get a look at small pieces of the new Radiohead CD from the band. Can you imagine. Continue reading
New On Job Board: Major Label New Media Coordinator, 3 Openings At MusicToday
Continuing our ongoing series of free music industry job postings: >>> Capitol Music Group seeks a New Media Coordinator. Submit resumes here. Find a full job description here. POSITION FILLED!. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Sanctuary Still In Play, Yahoo Shifts Gears, EU Waits To Bite Apple & More
>>> It appears that our sources last week were right and the Sanctuary deal with Universal is not quite done. Reports have Hong Kong based Silk Road Investments advised by. Continue reading
