New Music Business Week In Review
>>> With the date for new higher royalty rates that would put many net broadcasters out of business, collection agency SoundExchange offered a compromise that would help some broadcasters. But. Continue reading
Digital Media Association Rejects SoundExchange’s “Stay Of Execution”
New regulations to go into effect on July 15th require each webcasters to pay a $500 minimum advance on royalties "per station or channel". Do the math and you’ll see. Continue reading
SoundExchange Offers Cap That May Help Pandora, Last.FM and Others
In a press release today Sound Exchange stated that via the Digital Media Association it has offered internet broadcasting a $2500 cap on the required $500 per channel advances. This. Continue reading
EMI And SNOCAP Enable Sale Of DRM Free Tracks Across Viral Platforms
EMI has reached an agreement with SNOCAP to enable purchase of DRM-free higher-quality MP3s by EMI artists through artist websites, social networking pages and fan blogs. EMI will also place. Continue reading
Edgar Says WMG’s Sales Decline Is A Good Thing…
"This decline is steeper than we expected, but in some ways it means we’ll get to the bottom faster, and after that there’s growth," WMG head Edgar Bronfman said during. Continue reading
A Peek Inside The Offices Of The New Music Business
Ever wonder what the offices of some of the most innovative Music 2.0 companies look like? Do they spend those venture capital dollars frugally or do they want impressive digs. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Cellfish, Meebo, IODA France & Much More
>>> Cellfish is a social network and portal that lets users play, share and store music and videos between PCs and their cell. The company is offering free digital lockers. Continue reading
HipHop News From ProHipHop
From ProHipHop: >>> Candie’s announces that its fall campaign will be drawn from their styling for Fergie’s Big Girls Don’t Cry video. >>> As a member of the Black Eyed. Continue reading
EMI May Still Be In Play
"…a source close to Warner Music Group said that as of late yesterday afternoon the rival music company was still debating whether to trump Terra Firma’s offer or wait until. Continue reading
Burnlounge Dodges The Bullet
BurnLounge has come to an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission based on its recent decision to eliminate the network marketing portion of its business. ”This is the first time. Continue reading
