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Microsoft Unleashes iTunes Killer

FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: "Several online music services and makers of digital music players are expected to announce within days that their products will include a new technology so users. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/02/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DualDisc CD/DVD Hybrid Gets Its’ Chance

The DualDisc CD/DVD hybrid is finally getting a wider release this month thanks to Sony/BMG.  Many naysayers on the net have already dismissed the format in part due to problems. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/31/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MTV2 Gets Makeover

FMQB.COM reports that "MTV will take the wraps off the new look MTV2 during the halftime of the Super Bowl. MTV and MTV2 will both air a preview special of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/28/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Cult Of The iPod

Much hoopla correctly has been made about how the iPod is transforming the way that people experience music and therefore the music industry itself.  An iPod on shuffle replaces the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/28/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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UNG TO LAUNCH THE INTERATIONAL MUSIC FEED TV CHANNEL

The Universal Music Group is set to launch it’s own video channel THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEED.  Few details are available, but it appears likely that the channel will feature primarily. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/24/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (11)
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MIDEM SPEAKERS GET IT: MUSIC MUST BE PORTABLE

The Hollywood Reporters writes from MIDEM that, "Music must not only be protected but also made easier for consumers to move around and enjoy if the digital world is to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/24/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UMG Launches Mobile Division

The Hollywood Reporter writes that the "Universal Music Group reinforced its belief in the mobile entertainment space by establishing Universal Music Mobile US and appointing Rio Caraeff to head it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Full Length Songs On Your Cell

Chaoticom, a provider of mobile music download services, announced on Thursday that it has signed a license agreement with major record label EMI, to offer full-length song downloads of 200,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/21/2005 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SONG BMG GLOBAL MARKETING GROUP

FROM FMQB: "Sony BMG has announced plans for its new Global Marketing Group, which is a specialized unit that will support the company’s labels, repertoire centers, operating companies, and respective. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Downloads Grow Tenfold

From the Hollywood Reporter:  "More than 200 million music tracks were downloaded legally in the United States and Europe last year, up from a year-earlier 20 million, the International Federation. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2005 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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