NEW DIRECTION COMING FOR SONY BMG
Digital Music News writes that Sony BMG Music Entertainment CEO Andy Lack "…recently announced his intention to transform his label group into ‘a broadly defined entertainment company,’ charting a brand. Continue reading
SIRIUS TO ADD 25% MORE CHANNEL CAPABILITY
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Sirius Satellite Radio has developed a new, advanced proprietary technology that will initially increase the company’s total network capacity by approximately 25% within its existing digital transmission. Continue reading
AMAZON.COM TAPS DYLAN & NORAH JONES TO CELELBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
With an event that affirms the power of music as a marketing mainstay, Yahoo!Music reports that Amazon.com is sponsoring a concert featuring Bob Dylan and Norah Jones to celebrate the. Continue reading
Coalition of Independent Music Stores’ Top 200 for Week Ending 6-12-05
Label Pos. Artist|Title CAP 1 COLDPLAY|X&Y V2 2 WHITE STRIPES|GET BEHIND ME SA VRGN 3 GORILLAZ|DEMON DAYS AAM 4 BLACK EYED PEAS|MONKEY BUSINES ATLG 5 DREAM THEATER|OCTAVARIUM GEFN 6 COMMON|BE. Continue reading
JIMMY BUFFETT LAUNCHES SIRIUS CHANNEL
Jimmy Buffett and SIRIUS are teaming up to bring you a true taste of radio paradise: Radio Margaritaville — a new 24-hour channel, featuring a wide variety of music, live. Continue reading
SIRIUS OVER YOUR SPRINT CELL
Digital Music News is reporting that Sprint and Sirius Satellite Radio are planning a wireless internet radio service. "Sprint, which has already dipped its toes into streaming audio and video. Continue reading
BMG Vet Morelli To Head RED
According to HollywoodReporter.com, "BMG distribution veteran Bob Morelli has been appointed executive vp and general manager at RED Distribution, Sony BMG’s independent distribution unit. Morelli, who most recently was executive. Continue reading
AOL MIGRATES TO MORE FREE SERVICES INCLUDING MUSIC
"…In one of the most dramatic transformations in its twenty year history, the long beleaguered Internet giant is about to take down the walls that used to keep out everyone. Continue reading
Indigo Girls Hit DC In Support Of Local Low Power FM
The Low Power FM movement got a huge boost recently when, according to Digital Music News, "…the Indigo Girls hit Capitol Hill last week to support localism, community service and. Continue reading
DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW
In the portable mp3 player space, Apple announced an iPod recycling program, curbing criticism from environmental groups. Meanwhile, Wall Street investors continued to voice concern over soft iPod demand. Looking. Continue reading
