Universal France Joins MP3 March
Universal Music France is quietly testing DRM-free downloads according to Billboard.biz. Hypebot has a lso heard recent rumors that other mp3 experiment by Universal are in the planning stages. "L’Olympia,". Continue reading
imeem Partners With SNOCAP
Independent labels and artists can now to tap into imeem’s growing online music based social networking community to promote content via streaming and earn income through a share of advertising. Continue reading
Will The FCC Payola Settlement Matter?
COMMENTARY: The recent FCC payola probe and $12.5 million settlement with Clear Channel (1100 radio stations), CBS Radio (180 stations), Entercom (103 stations) and Citadel Broadcasting (213 stations) represented according. Continue reading
A2IM Announces Radio Rules Of Engagement
Indie label trade group A2IM has unveiled the new Radio Rules Of Engagement that it has negotiated with four major radio owner groups as an unofficial part of the pending. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing For 3/08/07: Hawthorne Heights Wins, QuickLink A Hit, More On Payola Settlement
>>> A Chicago judge ruled that former Victory act Hawthorne Heights is free to record for other labels. >>> QuickLink Music Manager bridges the gap between PC and cell phones. Continue reading
UMG Reports 9.3% ’06 Earnings Jump
It’s a gloomy time at most record labels. But somehow that’s not the case at The Universal Music Group who today announced a 2006 earnings jump of 9.3% today as. Continue reading
New Music Business Briefing For 3/07/07
>>> Digital sheet music company FreeHandmusic.com has added the massive Sony/ATV catalog to their downloadable offerings. >>> The major labels are suing Yahoo China alleging illegal music distribution. >>> The. Continue reading
Caroline Grabs Rough Trade For US
Indie distributor Caroline has grabbed UK-based label Rough Trade Records’ roster of artists in the US. Caroline will handle both physical and digital distribution through an agreement with World’s Fair. Continue reading
EMI Publishing Ups Faxon To CEO
EMI has promoted Roger Faxon to the post of Chairman and CEO of EMI Music Publishing. He succeeds Martin Bandier who resigned after 17years at the the company. For the. Continue reading
Major Broadcasters Settle Payola Probe With $12.5M And Promises to Indies
Four major radio broadcast groups have apparently agreed to pay $12.5 million in fines and provide 8,400 half-hour segments of free airtime for indie music to settle an FCC probe. Continue reading
