Hypebot’s New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday July 25th, 2006
– U.K. music company Mama Group has confirmed it’s made an offer for larger rival Sanctuary Group and said it was prepared to go hostile if necessary. (MarketWatch) As if. Continue reading
Exclusive Interview With Orchard CEO Greg Scholl
Just in case you missed our exclusive interview with Orchard President and CEO Greg Scholl on piracy, working with Russia and what excites him about going to work every day:. Continue reading
SnoCap Enables Direct Downloads For Indies
Scott Fanning’s SnoCap is now offering fairly simple tools that allow bands to sell their music direct on their own web site as well as via SnoCap enabled retailers. Check. Continue reading
“Best Of Blue Tones” Aims At Adult Ring Tune Market
Ringtones and ring tunes have become strong new revenue streams for labels and publishers. But until now most of the action has been with the under 30 set. Now Blue. Continue reading
The Lefsetz Letter’s Music Industry Power Top 10
Steve Jobs – Apple Michael Rapino – Live Nation The Manager (i.e. – Kwatinetz, Azoff, Burnstein & Mensch and Terry McBride) John Hogan – CEO of Clear Channel Radio The. Continue reading
Is Microsoft Killing PlayForSure?
Hidden is Microsoft’s announcement about the Zune family of digital music and entertainment products was an implied downplay of Microsoft PlayForSure technology which is the basis for an array of. Continue reading
NPR May Add Digital Music Store
NPR appears to be following the BBC’s lead with an aggressive "Blueprint For Growth" which is loaded with digital initiatives including a probable digital music store. The branded store would. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Monday July 24, 2006
– European and US regulators and weak markets have not been nice to record industry stocks in recent weeks: Warner Music closed the week at $25.46 off a 52 week. Continue reading
Worldwide Touring Income Jumps 24%
The Rolling Stones were the top grossing tour for the first half of 2006 followed by U2 and Bon Jovi. The Stones grossed $147.3 million from 45 shows worldwide according. Continue reading
