Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Wednesday November 29th, 2006
> The Creative Common folks were less than happy to learn that Zune attaches it’s three play limited to all songs shared wirelessly even if the artist wanted gave away. Continue reading
This Week’s UK Indietore Picks
Viva Machine – "My Jet Set Radio"This teenage quartet hailing from South Wales have served up the best first 12 seconds of a song we’ve heard in long time. And. Continue reading
Who Is Trying To Buy EMI?
I got this short and somewhat cryptic press release from EMI this morning: EMI Group plc (‘EMI’ or the ‘Company’) has noted the recent movement in its share price. . Continue reading
Mp3Sugar Still Up But AllOfMp3 Neutered
Even as World Trade Organization talks appear to have neutered controversial Russian download site allofmp3.com another similar offering Mp3Sugar.com is still in operation. Though pricing is similar to allofmp3.com. Continue reading
AllOfMp3 Neutered By WTO
Although it’s public face remains defiant, controversial Russian download site allofmp3.com has been all but shut down by new US and WTO trade agreements. No international payment service will touch. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Tuesday November 28th, 2006
– An interview with Sirius head Mel Karmazian that hints at future moves for the satellite radio provider including a rumored merger with XM. (Smart Money) – A JP Morgan. Continue reading
Hilburn Interviews Universal’s Iovine
Universal Music head Jimmy Iovine sat down recently with former LA Times music critic Robert Hilburn for an extensive interview. Iovine is portrayed as a frenetic executive who puts music. Continue reading
Copyright Office Amends Digital Rules
New rules that allow consumers a bit more freedom to copy CD’s and DVD’s for backup and personal use as well as to unlock cell phones from a single carrier. Continue reading
Artists Rewarding Fans For Spreading the Word
Viral may be the only kind of marketing that works with modern music consumers. Who can you trust more than a friend to help you cut through the clutter to. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Music Business Briefing For Monday November 27th, 2006
> The annual end of the year cuts at labels has begun with Sony BMG gutting its classical division and now reportedly the label groups urban unit is on the. Continue reading
