Analysis: What The Amazon Store Is… And Is Not.
You can find our in depth first look at the new Amazon DRM free download store here. But just how "industry changing" is it? The Amazon MP3 Download Store IS:. Continue reading
WMG Steps Into Games Distribution Business With “Freaky Creatures”
Labels are getting ever more creative in their efforts to make money to replace declining CD sales. Abandon Interactive Entertainment has inked an exclusive agreement with WEA Corp., WMG’s U.S.. Continue reading
Bronfman Claims “Awesome” Growth Ahead
WMG head Edgar Bronfman Jr. spoke on Monday at the Convergence 2.0 conference in NYC stating enthusiastically that the label was poised to rebound as it tapped new revenue streams. Continue reading
Terra Firma Promises To Save Not Sell EMI
EMI’s new owner is promising not to sell the label, but rather to focus on servicing artists and developing new talent. In an interview with the UK’s Gaurdian, Terra Firma. Continue reading
EMI’s Angel Launches ScoutR Online A&R Community
EMI’s Angel Music Group has re-launched its label website with a new focus as an online A&R submission system. ScoutR is part of an online social network where fans can. Continue reading
EU To Approve Sony BMG Merger
The Financial Times is reporting that the EU Commission will re-approve the merger of Sony and BMG later this month that had been annulled with a lawsuit brought by EU. Continue reading
What MySpace Could Learn From Google And How It Could Change The Music Business
We get some pretty informed comments on Hypebot, but I admit that I was surprised when one of the best comments to cross screen recently was about a multi-part series. Continue reading
Terra Firma To Dig Deeper At EMI
Not surprisingly new EMI owners Terra Firma are looking for more ways to cut at the label. "The assumption is that business discipline has been lacking in this industry. Yes,. Continue reading
Can Rick Rubin Save The Music Business?
The New York Times Magazine this week took an in depth look at super producer and new Columbia co-president Rick Rubin. "So many of the decisions at these companies have. Continue reading
