IFPI Publishes Digital Music Report 2007
Highlights of the report: Digital music sales estimated to double to around US$2 billion in 2006 Single track downloads estimated up 89% at 795 million Available tracks double to four. Continue reading
This Week’s UK indiestore.com Picks
Koopa – "Blag, Steal & Borrow"This week’s official Top 40 is a chart we’ve waited a long time to see. With a simple rule change (no physical release required) the. Continue reading
A Look Inside How Musictoday Is Changing The Music Business
I’ve been a huge fan of Musictoday for years. Their fan ticketing and merchandise fulfillment services as well as how they mine data are helping hundreds of mostly major label. Continue reading
Koopa’s D.I.Y. Campaign Lands UK Chart Success
Just in case you’re still doubting how quickly consumers will move to downloads or how rapidly digital is revolutionizing the music business just take a look at what’s happening in. Continue reading
The Artful Re-Branding Of Johnny Cash
Last week we ran a great series by marketer and blogger Michael C. Wagner on Rick Rubin’s artful re-branding of country legend Johnny Cash. Just in case you missed any. Continue reading
David Lee Roth And Sammy Hagar To Share Same Stage
It’s a plot worthy of a VH1 rockumentary. OK…its even better than that. Both David Lee Roth and Sammy Hager will be inducted as part of Van Halen into the. Continue reading
Perry Farrell Launches Ambitious Satellite Party Project
Alernative rock and Lolopalooza originator Perry Farrell will hit the airwaves pm 5/15 with Satellite Party. His new group is an ambitious project that finds the founder of Jane’s Addiction. Continue reading
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Blaze D.I.Y. Trails To Success
The new music business paradigm allows artists to take control of their careers if they have the desire and drive. One act that has followed this path successfully is Clap. Continue reading
Part III of III: The Successful Re-Branding Of Johnny Cash
In parts I and II marketer Michael C. Wagner took a look at producer Rick Rubin’s re-branding of Johnny Cash which left the legend both more popular and hipper than. Continue reading
Part 2 of 3: The Successful Re-Branding Of Johnny Cash
Yesterday mainstream marketer and blogger Michael C. Wagner wrote about producer Rick Rubin’s creative alliance with Johnny Cash and how it rejuvenated the legendary singers career. Today he looks at. Continue reading