Yesterday's iPad announcement provided a boost for beleagured book publishers, but it offered nothing new for the music sector beyond a slightly better set of speakers. That doesn't mean, however, that things won't change. A core tenant for Apple is... Continue Reading »
Universal Music Expands Direct To Fan Mobile Efforts With Netbiscuits
Universal Music Group is expanding its direct-to-consumer efforts via a deal with mobile publishing platform Netbiscuits. UMG will leverage Netbiscuits' B2B web software platform to launch mobile websites and services. Through artist-branded mobile websites, UMG will offer fan to fan... Continue Reading »
Apps Are Like Babies
My favorite line from Midem came in a tweet from @amandapalmer: "apps are like babies. easy to conceive and hard to deliver". Apps were the talk of MidemNet and Midem. Music discovery and delivery apps, streaming apps, artist apps and... Continue Reading »
3 More Rumors From Midem
Several strong sources point to the release of a Zune phone. This article from ars has evidence seems to confirm it. Subscription music service MOG's goal of licensing via ISP's and mobile company's is getting closer to reality. Nothing is... Continue Reading »
New Radio Ad Kills Lady Gaga
Britney Spears Lady Gaga A new ad from an Irish radio station shows a dead body under the headline "Britney Spears Lady Gaga". the the word "spears" is intended as an action. Though I'm not at all a Lady Gaga... Continue Reading »
More Music Industry News: Mottola To American Idol?, RIAA Wants To Settle, 24-7, Baidu & More
Is industry vet Tommy Mottola set to replace Simon Crowell on American Idol? (CNN) He certainly has the personality to be a....I'll stop now. The RIAA offers to settle Thomas-Rasset case for $25,000. (ars) Thomas has rejected the offer. 24-7... Continue Reading »
“Hope For Haiti Now” Becomes First Digital Only Release To Reach U.S. #1
The benefit recording of the recent "Hope For Haiti Now" telethon will enter the U.S. album charts at #1 this week with about 175,000 units sold. The fact that this represents less that three days of only digital sales makes... Continue Reading »