More Major Announcements Expected As SXSW Continues

– According to Digital Music News Verizon Wireless will hold a closed press conference at SXSW on . The Orchard has already finalized a deal with the wireless carrier and it believed that there are or will also be deal with IODA, CD Baby and the Digital Rights Agency. These deals are part of an "expanded catalog of independent music" and a strike against competitor Sprint.

– IODA will use SXSW to promote  its new Promonet platform that allows new media outlets like podcasters, net radio, and indie film makers to browse and search 10,000 pre-cleared, legal Promotracks that the labels have approved for promotional use, along with all the album art, release notes, artist photos and bios, preview clips, and other info along with links to purchase the music from digital retailers.