Thursday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Google Music China, Napster Losses Narrow, Universal Loves Amazon & Much More
> Google is set to launch a free music service in China with Top100.cn to battle Biadu. We take an in depth look and ask "Is This The Music Industry’s. Continue reading
Google To Launch Free Music In China. Is This The Industry’s Future?
Google is reportedly just weeks away from announcing a free music service in China with the help of Top100.cn. The move helps Google compete with China’s top search engine Biadu. Continue reading
WMG Reports Loss & $18M Failed Diversification Attempt
In an earnings call this morning, Warner Music Group shared its latest financial data. With losses of $.11 cents per share and an $18 million write off for a failed. Continue reading
Wednesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: IPhone Expands, RIAA Battles Songrwriters, Bad Brains On MTV & Much More
> Apple has added new models to its iPhone and iPod Touch lines with larger memory making them even more attractive music player alternatives. (Apple) > The RIAA continues its. Continue reading
Microsoft Expands EU Video Reach With MTV & Sony BMG Deals
Microsoft today ramped up its MSN Video strategy for the UK and Western Europe announcing deals with MTV Networks International (MTVNI) and Sony BMG. MSN Video viewers can now watch. Continue reading
MySpace Opens Platform. Good News For Music Marketing.
MySpace’s new development platform has gone live and allows full monetization for developers. What does all this mean for music fans and marketers? Lots of great new applications. And because. Continue reading
We7 Delivers 2 Million Ad-Supported Downloads
Ad-supported download service We7 hit two million downloads and more than 100,000 registered users this week. Following its $6m funding news earlier in January which included increased participation from musician. Continue reading
Tuesday’s Music 2.0 Briefing: Chinese Lawsuits, Napster Chile, Yahoo Feedback & Much More
> Universal, Sony BMG Hong Kong and Warner Music Hong Kong have launched new legal actions demanding that China’s most popular search engine Baidu remove links to illegal downloads. they. Continue reading
A Guide To The Music Industry In China – Part 3 Media & Marketing
The media is filled with articles on doing business in China, but nowhere is there a primer for understanding the music industry there. Ed Peto lives and works in Beijing. Continue reading
Yahoo! Taps Rhapsody For Subscriptions, Buys FoxyTunes
YAHOO! MUSIC SHIFTS GEARSAlongside a back drop of Microsoft’s aggressive buy out offer and the layoffs of hundreds of staffers, Yahoo! has decided to get out of the subscription music. Continue reading
