Cingular and Sony Join For Hip Hop Talent Search
Cingular Wireless said on Thursday that it partnered with Sony Ericsson and Sony Urban Music on a hip-hop artist talent search that will include the chance for finalists to perform. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Rich Esra Wraps Up The Year In A&R And Predicts The Future
Rich Esra publisher of the Music Business Registry has published an extensive year end wrap up on GEMS TotalAccessLive.com web site of trends in the recording industry starting with label. Continue reading
BILLBOARD PUBLISHES YEAR IN MUSIC
Billboard has published portions of it’s year end wrap up and charts online here. "This special section will give you a peek at where your favorite artists landed on some. Continue reading
BMI Promotes Music @ Sundance Fest
From HollywoodReporter.com: "BMI, the U.S. performing rights organization representing more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, will host its third annual Songwriters Snowball and Composer/Director round-table at the 2005. Continue reading