Today Is They Day We Find Out If Bloggers Can Influence The iTunes Charts
A large group of bloggers and podcasters are urging their fans to join together today March 22nd and make an independently released track #1 on the iTunes chart with a. Continue reading
Is Recording Industry Killing The Goose That Streamed The Golden Egg?
Once Upon A Time, there was a recording industry organization that had a goose that streamed a golden egg every day. Things were going pretty well for their members. Each. Continue reading
Despite Stock Slump WMG Declares Dividend
Despite its stock being pounded this quarter Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) tried to keep investors happy by dipping into its $80 million dividend fund and declared a regular quarterly. Continue reading
Universal France Joins MP3 March
Universal Music France is quietly testing DRM-free downloads according to Billboard.biz. Hypebot has a lso heard recent rumors that other mp3 experiment by Universal are in the planning stages. "L’Olympia,". Continue reading
Will The FCC Payola Settlement Matter?
COMMENTARY: The recent FCC payola probe and $12.5 million settlement with Clear Channel (1100 radio stations), CBS Radio (180 stations), Entercom (103 stations) and Citadel Broadcasting (213 stations) represented according. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Radio Rules Of Engagement
Indie label trade group A2IM has unveiled the new Radio Rules Of Engagement that it has negotiated with four major radio owner groups as an unofficial part of the pending. Continue reading
UMG Reports 9.3% ’06 Earnings Jump
It’s a gloomy time at most record labels. But somehow that’s not the case at The Universal Music Group who today announced a 2006 earnings jump of 9.3% today as. Continue reading
EMI Publishing Ups Faxon To CEO
EMI has promoted Roger Faxon to the post of Chairman and CEO of EMI Music Publishing. He succeeds Martin Bandier who resigned after 17years at the the company. For the. Continue reading
Music Goes 3-D
Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Academy Award-winning director James Cameron have partnered to produce 3-D music videos, concerts, commercials and stage musicals. Planned are 3-D commercials and concert films to. Continue reading
EMI Rejects $4.1 Billion WMG Bid
EMI has rejected a $4.1 Billion "non-binding" cash offer from The Warner Music Group and now it appears WMG will take its time before making another offer opting to take. Continue reading
