Starbuck’s Music Campaign A Smash. More Planned.
MusicBiz.com reports: “One of the most surprising record sales success stories this year has to be Ray Charles’ Genius Loves Company, which scanned over 100,000 records in each of the. Continue reading
Sony BMG Names 3 Ditigial VP
Thomas Hesse has been appointed president of global digital business at Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Hesse will head the newly created global digital business group and lead the joint Sony. Continue reading
Jupiter Report: CD To Hang On
Reuters reports that the compact disc has at least another five years as Europe’s most popular music format before online downloads chip away at its dominance. Technology consulting outfit Jupiter. Continue reading
Virgin Digital Launches
In a move we’re surprised Richard Branson didn’t make more than a year ago Virgin became the newest brand in online music late last week with the launch of Virgin. Continue reading
Launch Offers New Band Promo Competition
Emerging artists are getting a new promo channel with the debut of Who’s Next? — a showcase and competition from Yahoo!’s Launch. Four acts will be offered for fan consideration. Continue reading
Could IM Save Music?
Cnet.com and other online watchers are reporting that Yahoo, Microsoft and others are planning to use their online chat software to help push music downloads and compete with iTunes. But. Continue reading
REM Partners With MySpace For Promo
They have trouble getting played on corporate radio these days. but still talented multiplatinum alternative rockers R.E.M. have found a home on the web. They’ve partnered with social netorking portal. Continue reading
Emusic Re-launches
Kudos to former Indy artist manager Bullethead (Mojo Nixon) and his compadres @ eMusic, one of the first online music download services, as they re-launch today with a new look. Continue reading
Does Price Matter? New Discount Download Site To Launch
If you’ve traveled much in Europe you’ve probably come across the EASY brand and their bright orange logos. Best known for easyJet a deep discount intra-European carrier that puts Southwest. Continue reading
P2P News: Emusic Gets Makeover & Napster Goes Public
FMQB reports that “Two of the old school members of the digital download world are making some changes in the near future. “ “Emusic will relaunch their subscription service this. Continue reading
