Universal Bans Song Streams, Cuts Nokia Free Music Deal. WILL THE REAL DOUG MORRIS PLEASE STAND UP?
Anyone who read Universal CEO Doug Morris’ recent Wired interview knows just how conflicted he and his fellow execs are about this whole digital revolution Music 2.0 thing. But even. Continue reading
UPDATE: Layoffs At Universal, Sony BMG, Other Major Labels
We broke this story over the weekend, but here is the list to date of update on this year’s Christmas layoffs at Island Def Jam, Sony BMG and elsewhere across. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Nokia Universal Pact, Ted Cohen Joins En2Go, & Much More
>>> The world’s largest cell maker Nokia has cut a deal with Universal to provide phone buyers with a year of free access to the label’s music. The manufacturer claims. Continue reading
Nominations End Soon For Hypebot’s Music Blog Awards
YOU CAN NOW VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC BLOGS THROUGH 12/19/07 HERE. NOMINATIONS END THIS WEEK So far we’ve gotten lots of emails, comments and cross-posts in other blogs. We. Continue reading
Monday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: SonyBMG And IDJ Layoffs, EMI Changes, Zep In US, Nettwerk Stake Sold & Much More
UPDATED: >>> As many as 70 executives appear to be getting pink slips across the Sony BMG label group. (more plus commentary) Cuts are also in progress at Universal’s Island. Continue reading
Major Label Layoffs Update
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING STORY. Read the latest news of the staff cuts at the major label groups: Sony BMG May Pink Slip Up To. Continue reading
Universal’s Island Def Jam Begins Layoffs
CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING STORY. First came word of executive layoffs at Sony BMG. Now Universal’s Island Def Jam group has started layoffs of their. Continue reading
Layoffs At Sony-BMG Plus A Commentary
CLICK HERE FOR FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING STORY This story first broke on Friday when Silicon Alley Insider reported that 40-70 "mid-level" executives will be let go. Continue reading
Expanded Music 2.0 Resources Section
We’re putting direct links to some of our best articles as well as great articles and eBooks from other sources in a new Music 2.0 Resources section alongside our popular. Continue reading