Overheard At The Future Of Music Policy Summit
"As far as I'm concerned, free speech limited or free speech delayed is the same as free speech denied" – Sen. Al Franken on net neutrality "1999 mp3 overtook sex. Continue reading
Midem Adds Showcase For Digital Music Startups
I tipped you off to this several weeks ago, but now its official. Midem has launched its new technology showcase dubbed MidemNet Labs and named the judges who will sift. Continue reading
A Week Of Worthy Music Industry Conventions
The music industry convention circuit overflows this week, and if you're anywhere nearby each one of them appears worth your time. The week kicks off in Chicago this Tuesday Oct.. Continue reading
Kyle Bylin’s Q&A Session at Next Big Nashville
Kyle Bylin, Associate Editor I’m particularly proud to announce that not only will I be attending Next Big Nashville, a nationally recognized music festival and conference, but that they’ve asked. Continue reading
New Music Seminar Comes To Chicago Oct. 6th
After a successful re-launch in NYC earlier this year, the New Music Seminar is going on the road with a stop on Chicago on October 6th. And for those struggling. Continue reading
A Few Random Thoughts Post Midem
Here are a few rather random personal takeaways from Midemnet and Midem 2009. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to the entire Reed Midem team, as well. Continue reading
Midem Attendance Slides 12%
It was a difficult year for the music business as well as for the world economy; so predictions form some quarters for this year's Midem were dire. In the end,. Continue reading
Midem Roundup & 2009 Dates
8,000 participants from sectors of the global music business and over 80 countries will leave Cannes today as Midem 2009 winds down. Summing appears to be a real shift in. Continue reading
Midem News & Deals: PIAS, Digit, IODA, 7Digital
Indie Mobile, the mobile marketing and distribution agency of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, have just signed a deal with US mobile content and widget specialist Dijit to be their exclusive. Continue reading
MidemNet Day 2
This was the final day of MidemNet and the first day of the broader Midem music industry trade show. MidemNet was a real success though like most things there is. Continue reading