XM On Your Cell Phone
FMQB Reports: XM Satellite Radio CEO Hugh Panero told Reuters that he believes cell phones and satellite radio will converge within the next five years. And with ringtones, ringbacks and. Continue reading
In Response To Low Tickets Sales Promoter Clear Channel Lowers Facility Fees
Motivated in part by soft ticket sales nationwide, there have been increasingly loud discussions among touring industry professionals about how much high ticket prices, added ticketing fees, facility fees and. Continue reading
Universal Music Explores It’s Own Cable Channel
The New York Times reports that the Univesal Music Group "is in talks to put the channel on the Dish Network, owned by EchoStar Communications, the executives said. Universal is. Continue reading
Global Entertainment Execs Finally Reacting To New Realities
A new survey of top global media and entertainment executives by Ernst & Young shows that rapid public adoption of new technologies is now driving many of their planning and. Continue reading
Music Retailers Face Tough Holiday Season
From HollywoodReporter.com: "The manager at the front door of the Apple Store in the Grove shopping center in Los Angeles was smiling broadly late Friday afternoon. It was the day. Continue reading
Major Labels Warm To Legal P2P
Warner Music, Sony/BMG and Universal have all signed up to be a part of Peer Impact, a legal peer-to-peer file-sharing network which launches early next year. The company ensures that. Continue reading
CES Awards Provide Glimpse Into Entertainment’s Future
The Consumer Electronic Show Innovations Awards have become one of the best indicators of future trends in entertainment and entertainment delivery. If the 800 or so products just nominated. Continue reading
U2 Plays Free Unannouced Shows In NYC
Ever the smart marketers, U2 promoted their new CD release on the streets of NYC yesterday according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Irish rock star Bono brought traffic to a standstill. Continue reading
WEED Says Listen Before You Buy
Wired.com writes that "while the music industry attempts to shutter peer-to-peer services in court and in Congress, one company is using P2P networks to promote and pay artists." "Shared Media. Continue reading
Universal Experiments With Digital Only Releases
The New York Times today reported that Universal is starting a "digital only" release program for select indy bands. "…this week, the Shazam and seven other relatively unknown acts will. Continue reading
