EMI Partners With VerveLife To Exploit DRM Free For Broader Marketing
EMI has announced a strategic partnership with Chicago-based digital agency VerveLife. The partnership gives brand partners access to EMI’s catalogue to offer consumers downloads via promotional campaigns. EMI’s recent decision. Continue reading
Beggars Buys Rough Trade
The Beggars Group has bought indie label Rough Trade from Sanctuary. Sanctuary is in the process of being bought by Universal. "It has been a long and fitful journey from. Continue reading
Recent Comments Worth Noting…
In response to a thread of comments on the need for more youth and fewer VP’s at the major labels responding to our post on Microsoft’s M Paramasivam being named. Continue reading
Our President On Performance Royalties
From the official White House transcript: QUESTION: Mr. President, music is one of our largest exports the country has. Currently, every country in the world — except China, Iran, North. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing: Nokia Twango’s For $100M, Mickey Mouse Record Labels & Much More.
>>> In a move designed to appease regulators, XM and Sirius say hat they will offer ala carte pricing if a merger is approved. (press release) NPR and Sen. Brownback. Continue reading
The RIAA Follies: Campus Edition
Another 408 "pre-litigation letters" have gone out to 23 universities. (press release) The University of Kansas has instituted a one strike and your out policy against file sharers. (ARS) A. Continue reading
EMI Grabs Microsoft Talent To Lead Digital Technology
Add another name to EMI’s growing list of digital VP’s. The company has named Microsoft’s M Paramasivam as the global VP of Technology. In this newly created role, Paramasivam –. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Rhapsody Clarifies DRM Position. Promises August Announcement.
In a Hypebot commentary last week I questioned the lack of recent progress on the DRM free front. Where was Amazon’s new store? Why hasn’t iTunes added DRM free product. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Caroline Needs Sales Ass’t
As a service to our peers, we’re publishing free job listings from any music related company. You can find a few more here and if you’re looking for help just. Continue reading
