80% Ignore Professional Music Reviews
Need more proof that viral marketing is time better spent than wooing your local music reviewer? A new Trust Index Survey from e-commerce consultancy Avail Intelligence says that: 8 out. Continue reading
The Orchard Takes Control of TVT
Following its successful bid on June 19 and New York Bankruptcy Court approval on June 26, The Orchard has now acquired most of the assets of TVT Records including TVT’s. Continue reading
DRM Free Sends 7Digital Sales Soaring
UK download store 7Digital says its increased MP3 offering which includes EMI and WMG catalogs has sent site traffic up 130% since January and visits per month to nearly 2. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music Briefing: WMG Shifts, Illegal Art & More
> Warner Music Group News: Warner shares dropped almost 7% on analyst warnings. (Business Week) Mitch Wolk has been upped to President WMG’s indie distribution arm ADA (Alternative Distribution Alliance).. Continue reading
Today’s Briefing Update: More Changes At EMI, Live Nation
> In addition to a new CEO, there are a more executive changes at EMI including in A&R.(SV Insider) > Live Nation’s digital head Perez moves to a similar post. Continue reading
EMI Announces New CEO – Press Release
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS APPOINTMENT. I’ll share the best as well as my opinions in a special post. "EMI is delighted to announce the appointment of Elio. Continue reading
EMI Names Soap Salesman Leoni-Sceti CEO
EMI confirmed that it has reached outside…way outside…of the music business to name Elio Leoni-Sceti as the new head of its record division. The executive is known as a bit. Continue reading
Will “Free Love” Shape Music’s Future?
Consumer expectations of "free" in exchange for their increasingly divided attention are beginning to shape many music marketing campaigns. EMI’s successful launch of Coldplay with a free track and free. Continue reading
Popkomm-IMEA Showcases Digital Innovators
A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Popkomm’s Innovation in Music and Entertainment Award is an opportunity for digital music and media start-ups in to present to an audience of international music and. Continue reading
