Music Downloads Grow Tenfold
From the Hollywood Reporter: "More than 200 million music tracks were downloaded legally in the United States and Europe last year, up from a year-earlier 20 million, the International Federation. Continue reading
FCC Payola Investigation
From FMQB: "FCC Chairman Michael Powell has released an official statement confirming reports that he has opened payola investigations involving Armstrong Williams and WKSE/Buffalo Program Director Dave Universal. "In response. Continue reading
Napster Shows 50 Percent Growth In 4th Quarter
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Napster experienced strong subscriber growth during the recent holiday period as paid subscribers increased sequentially by 50% in the quarter ending December 31, 2004. Napster ends calendar. Continue reading
Canadian Music Industry Digital Distribution Provider Musicrypt Enter US Market With Billboard As Partner
Musicrypt Inc., a leading enabler of user-friendly and secure music distribution today announced, it will enter the United States Music Industry in early 2005, partnered with Billboard Radio Monitor, following. Continue reading
HYPBOT SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR IN MUSIC MARKET AWARDS
As the year draws to a close we’re seeking nominations for a list of the top campaigns, trends and products shaping the music industry in 2004-2005. Nominations are being accepted. Continue reading
XM And Sirius Continue to Loose $ As They Grow
Information Week reports that while subscriptions to both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio continue to grow, each is still operating at a loss. XM reported a loss of $304 million. Continue reading
MTV & VH1 GO MOBILE
From FMQB: MTV Networks, which controls MTV, VH1, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, has struck a deal with Verizon Wireless to deliver television programming to cell phones. MTV Networks will launch. Continue reading
HP Introduces Integrated Media Devices @ CES
From The Hollywood Reporter: Hewlett-Packard’s chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina called on several famous friends to help make the point that her company’s plans for entertainment go far beyond the. Continue reading
Internet Radio Poised For Growth
C-Net concludes that thanks to broadband and a number of other factors internet radio is poised for future growth. "Radio analysts say Clear Channel (who has just begun a. Continue reading
Downloads Boost Music Sales For First Time In Four Years
From FMQB.COM: "After a four-year decline, album sales jumped slightly in 2004 with 666.7 million albums sold last year, compared to 656.2 million in 2003, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Overall. Continue reading
