EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PART III: Why Orchard CEO Is Excited About The Future
For the conclusion of our exclusive three part interview with The Orchard’s President and CEO Greg Scholl we learn why the exectutive is excited to go to work every morning,. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Wednesday July 19, 2006
– The HMV record store chain appoints a new head to lead turnaround. (IrelandOnLine) – Apple’s much anticipated conference call discussing Q3 – 2006 financial results is today at 2pm. Continue reading
Mercury Prize Announces Nominees
The nominations for the UK’s highly respected Mercury Prize have been announced. Chosen by a panel of judges headed by Simon Frith, the overall winner will be announced on September. Continue reading
Join Anti-RIAA & DRM Conference Call Wednesday
Anti-DRM organization DefectiveByDesign, best known for picketing Apple stores dressed in yellow hazmat suits, is hosting a conference call on Wednesday at 3pm EDT with attorney Ray Beckerman. Beckerman is one. Continue reading
EMI’s Fan-Centric Marketing For Janet Jackson & Robbie Williams
Janet Jackson is asking her fans to design her new CD cover via a contest on Yahoo! Music. Four winners determined by Jackson will see their designs grace the cover. Continue reading
Need A Job? Major Labels Woo Tech Talent
Know your way around computers? Want a job that includes lots of free concert tickets? The major labels have openings and for the first time ever they are looking outside. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PART II: Orchard’s Scholl Talks About Working With Russia To Curb Piracy & AllOfMp3
Last week Greg Scholl, the President and CEO of digital distributor The Orchard sent an open letter outlining initiatives to bring "legitimate electronic commerce" to Russia. In Part II of. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Tuesday July 18, 2006
– The long tail of music niches extends as National Geographic launches an extensive World Music discovery and download section in conjunction with Calabash Music on it’s popular web site.. Continue reading
Digital Players Sales Double. Women and Adult Use Grows
A new report on digital music players shows that: 28% of Americans aged 12+ (an estimated 67 mln) own a digital music player, more than twice the 12% figure in. Continue reading
Insiders Look At Microsoft’s Argo iPod Killer
Tech-driven Digital Music News has taken an exhaustive look at the new Microsoft iPod/iTunes killer including all know aspects of the device code named Argo, it’s features (Wi-Fi, community) positioning . Continue reading