Cell Phone Use To Double To 3 Billion By 2010
Just in case you ever doubted the importance of the music industry working aggressively with cell phone manufacturers and cell service providers, Gartner Research has released a report predicting that. Continue reading
Universal Offers Tracks Via Verizon Ringbacks
Digital Music News reports that, "Verizon has taken the ringback concept one step forward, incorporating over 500 tracks from Universal Music into its existing service. Ringbacks, which replace the tone. Continue reading
Infinity Radio Embraces Content Rich Mobile Phone Broadcasts
From Digital Music News: "Terrestrial radio continues to eye mobile opportunities,and with Infinity Broadcasting the latest to announce an initiative. The conglomerate stepped up discussions on its "Visual Radio" offering,. Continue reading
Record Labels Turning to Cell Phones for Digital Music Profits. LA Times Reports On Motorola’s New Non-Apple Music Phone Inititative iRadio.
CNet and Digital Media Wire report that, "…major record labels, frustrated by Apple’s reluctance to negotiate on price points for songs on its iTunes Store or license its technology for. Continue reading
U2’s Smart Use Of Text Messaging
From MediaPost’s Online Spin: "This past weekend I was lucky enough to see U2 play a sold-out show in San Jose. If you haven’t seen U2 in the last few. Continue reading
SMART PRE-RELEASE PROMO: Cingular Wirelss To Debut Songs As Ringtones Before Radio
The HollywoodReporter.com writes that "Cingular Wireless will debut new music singles from top artists as cell phone "ringtones" on its network before those songs make their traditional radio debut…" Cingular. Continue reading
What Is The Next Digital Musi Industry Hit ?
From DigitalMusicNews.com Editor Paul Resnikoff: "Ask Clive Davis about success in the music business, and he’ll talk to about making hits. Big smashes, the kind that grow moss at the. Continue reading
Sony Fights The iPod Wave With New Walkman
Sony is finally fighting back against the iPod’s market dominance with it’s long overdue NW-HD5 Network Walkman. But will anyone care? The world got an unauthorized advance look last week. Continue reading
Motorola Goes Silent On iTunes Enabled Phone
The Associated Press reports for some reason Motorola abruptly changed course, "…just as it was going to unveil a new cell phone featuring the iTunes music download service from Apple". Continue reading
