WMG Sales Report: Less Is More
In a shareholder report that showed losses at the Warner Music Group narrowing, digital downloads now make up 6% of sales even CD sales declined by 6.3%. Sell less and. Continue reading
HYPEBOT’S DIGITAL MUSIC WEEK IN REVIEW
– Music sales continue to slide for the year with the kick-off to the holiday buying season doing little to turn things around. Sales dropped nearly 13 percent year-over-year even. Continue reading
Humor Magazine The Onion Skewers RIAA
This tongue-firmly-in-cheek "news story" appeared in the always hilarious ONION under the headline – RIAA BANS TELLING FRIENDS ABOUT SONGS The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that it. Continue reading
Indy Music Retail Off To Poor Holiday Start
Indy music retail is already suffering from a sales downturn and the Sony rootkit scandal, and it appears that Thanksgiving weekend sales offer little hope for a turn-around entering into. Continue reading
Some See Hope As Indy Music Stores Struggle
Differentiation has always been the secret weapon of niche marketing and Indy music retailers are increasingly becoming niche players as the big box stores sell more and more music using. Continue reading
Labels Hiring “Callers” To Influence Video Chart Positions
Did you ever wonder how the major labels are spending the extra dollars they have left over now that their not handing it over the table to indy promo guys. Continue reading
More Studies Show Young Not Learning To Pay For Music
A new Jupiter Research study warns that the European music industry is losing the crucial 15-24 music buying demographic. Illegal downloads on P2P networks are three times the volume of. Continue reading
Barenaked Ladies Reject CDs & Downloads In Favor Of Unique USB Drive Only Release
From SeattlePI.com: "Rather than distribute via CD, DVD or download, the Barenaked Ladies are making their newest selection of songs, videos and exclusive material available on a USB flash drive.". Continue reading
Emusic Cross-Promotes With CompUSA
In what may be a first of it’s kind cross-promotion, indy download site eMusic has announced a promotional partnership with computer and electronics retailer CompUSA. Consumers will get 100 free. Continue reading
V2 North America Added To Sheridan Square’s Label Portfolio
In a long rumored move Sheridan Square Entertainment has acquired Richard Branson’s V2 North America, according to the Hollywood Reporter. "…Sheridan Square has undertaken an aggressive campaign of acquiring independent. Continue reading
