FCC Payola Investigation
From FMQB: "FCC Chairman Michael Powell has released an official statement confirming reports that he has opened payola investigations involving Armstrong Williams and WKSE/Buffalo Program Director Dave Universal. "In response. Continue reading
Canadian Music Industry Digital Distribution Provider Musicrypt Enter US Market With Billboard As Partner
Musicrypt Inc., a leading enabler of user-friendly and secure music distribution today announced, it will enter the United States Music Industry in early 2005, partnered with Billboard Radio Monitor, following. Continue reading
HYPBOT SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR IN MUSIC MARKET AWARDS
As the year draws to a close we’re seeking nominations for a list of the top campaigns, trends and products shaping the music industry in 2004-2005. Nominations are being accepted. Continue reading
MTV & VH1 GO MOBILE
From FMQB: MTV Networks, which controls MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless to deliver television programming to cell phones. MTV Networks will launch. Continue reading
Downloads Boost Music Sales For First Time In Four Years
From FMQB.COM: "After a four-year decline, album sales jumped slightly in 2004 with 666.7 million albums sold last year, compared to 656.2 million in 2003, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Overall. Continue reading
New radio Formats Try To Compete
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST: "Radio, losing a generation of listeners to music downloading and facing threats from satellite and Internet radio, is finally starting to fight back. The nation’s biggest radio. Continue reading
Sirius To Launch Video Service
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Wednesday announced that they have plans to add video to its premium radio service next year, landing a deal to use Microsoft Corp.’s media software. Continue reading
Hypebot Is Seeking Nominations For 2004’s Top Campaigns, Trends, and Products In Music
As the year draws to a close we’re seeking nominations for a list of the top campaigns, trends and products shaping the music industry in 2004-2005. Nominations are being accepted. Continue reading
MTV2’s “Video Mods” Show Blends Music Video And Game Characters
Adage.com writes about an innovative MTV2 show that is “a self-described (by its host) “cross-breeding bastard” of a program that is a captivating experiment in branded entertainment. “ “The show. Continue reading
New System Identifies Initial P2P Uploader
WATCH OUT P2P USERS: BayTSP, a provider of peer-to-peer file-sharing tracking services for the movie and music industries, announced on Monday the launch of a new system called FirstSource, which. Continue reading
