S-Curve EMI Details Emerge
As was reported earlier in the week, EMI has signed a US distribution agreement and worldwide license deal with a re-opened S-Curve, marking a return to EMI for Steve Greenberg,. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Russian AllTunes Wins In Court, IODA Expands & More
>>> Alltunes.com, the stepchild of notorious Russian download site AllOfMp3.com has won a lawsuit forcing VISA to re-instate credit card payments. (DMW) >>> The RIAA has been forced to pay. Continue reading
DiMA & SoundExchange Volley Over Net Radio Royalties
On Monday night SoundExchange informed the Digital Media Association that it will not agree to reduce the $1 billion minimum “administrative” royalty as previously reported unless internet radio services agree. Continue reading
Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
The Arctic Monkeys have instantly become favorites to win an unprecedented second Mercury "Album Of The Year" prize with today’s nominations. The nominees are: Arctic Monkeys – ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’. Continue reading
SonyBMG Forms New Mobile Direct To Consumer Co. With Dada
With music sales declining SonyBMG is joining other major music companies and deversifying its portfolio via a new 50/50 partnership with Italian mobile content provider Dada. The move also follows. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: SESAC Settles With MySpace, Net Radio Talks Continue, WMA Hacked & Much More
>>> Performance royalty society SESAC has announced a licensing agreement with MySpace that provides full access to SESAC’s repertory via a retroactive licensing agreement dating back to the founding of. Continue reading
Zune Ramps Up Marketing With Live Nation Promotion
Microsoft is intensifying its Zune marketing efforts with a significant presence at 28 Live Nation concert venues this summer at Zune Spots that encourage consumers to try the players. These. Continue reading
A Monday Update On Net Radio Royalty Negotiations
You have to be a detective to keep up with the latest developments in the fight to save internet radio. But don’t worry, Hypebot will do that work for you.. Continue reading
