XM FALTERS: A Brief Analysis
Every music head’s favorite satellite provider XM posted much wider losses in recent SEC filings despite significant increases in it’s subscriber base. Increased costs in hooking each subscriber was apparently. Continue reading
Digital Hollywood To Spotlight Startups
Here is an interesting opportunity for tech related music start-ups and visionaries (that’s you Hypebot readers!): A new event that will kick off at Digital Hollywood Spring called "Launch" is. Continue reading
Victory Records Head Attacks iTunes
You can love him or hate him, but Victory Records always outspoken Tony Brummel’s iTunes rant to Hits is really worth reading. Check it out here "iTunes makes music disposable.. Continue reading
Amazon Reportedly To Offer Downloads By Summer
Stories are surfacing everywhere that Amazon is in serious talks with all for major label groups about starting a music download and subscription services as early as this summer. This. Continue reading
Sprint Says 1 Million Songs Downloaded To Cells Since Late October Launch
Sprint Nextel says that customers of its Music Store have downloaded 1 million songs since it opened in late October. While the numbers may pale in comparison to iTunes, this. Continue reading
Dem Franchize Boys Sell 1 Million Ringtones Before First CD Release
Just in case you had any doubts about the power and profit potential of ringtones, Dem Franchize Boyz (So So Def/Virgin/EMI) have sold one million master ringtones a week before. Continue reading
YouTube.com Says Share Your Videos For Free
As if we weren’t already inundated with too many windows into people’s personal lives and opinions via blogs,live journals, podcasts, and photo sharing services, along comes YouTube which allows folks. Continue reading
New Study Says Music Quality Doesn’t Determine Popularity
Take heart music marketers. An extensive Columbia University study proves that when it comes to music, hype matters more that quality. The study published in Science Magazine shows that when. Continue reading
