“Best Of Blue Tones” Aims At Adult Ring Tune Market
Ringtones and ring tunes have become strong new revenue streams for labels and publishers. But until now most of the action has been with the under 30 set. Now Blue. Continue reading
The Lefsetz Letter’s Music Industry Power Top 10
Steve Jobs – Apple Michael Rapino – Live Nation The Manager (i.e. – Kwatinetz, Azoff, Burnstein & Mensch and Terry McBride) John Hogan – CEO of Clear Channel Radio The. Continue reading
Is Microsoft Killing PlayForSure?
Hidden is Microsoft’s announcement about the Zune family of digital music and entertainment products was an implied downplay of Microsoft PlayForSure technology which is the basis for an array of. Continue reading
NPR May Add Digital Music Store
NPR appears to be following the BBC’s lead with an aggressive "Blueprint For Growth" which is loaded with digital initiatives including a probable digital music store. The branded store would. Continue reading
New Music Industry Briefing For Monday July 24, 2006
– European and US regulators and weak markets have not been nice to record industry stocks in recent weeks: Warner Music closed the week at $25.46 off a 52 week. Continue reading
Worldwide Touring Income Jumps 24%
The Rolling Stones were the top grossing tour for the first half of 2006 followed by U2 and Bon Jovi. The Stones grossed $147.3 million from 45 shows worldwide according. Continue reading
Robert Hilburn’s Intimate View Of Rock History
In an extensive article published Saturday LA Times’ Robert Hilburn chronicled his most memorable moments in 30 years as the entertainment capital daily’s pop critic. Backstage Pass to Intimate Moments. Continue reading
Microsoft Confirms Zune Music Player & Store In ’06
UPDATED: In a Billboard interview released Friday followed by a statement from the company Microsoft has confirmed that under the Zune brand name they "will build a community for connecting. Continue reading
Astroturfing Hurts The Industry
It may have started with Trini Lopez’s manager paying girls to throw their panties on stage, but the practice of creating buzz by creating the appearance of buzz is still. Continue reading
