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BMG Wants to Get Back in the Record Business by Buying EMI
With Citigroup reportedly on the verge of taking over EMI, potential buyers have begun circling and one surprise potential buyer has emerged as a front runner. BMG, former owner RCA Records and then partner in Sony BMG, got out of the recorded music business by selling its stake to Sony. Since then, BMG has invested in ...
Video: Youtube Explains New Trends Feature
With 35 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute, keeping up is impossible. Last week, YouTube officially unveiled YouTube Trends, a new set of tools designed to help uesers stay on top of the latest popular videos and trends. What this video for an explanation of how YouTube Trends works:
6 Reasons Why the Album Format Died
Although many people think that online music destroyed the album format, there are many additional factors to consider. On Music Think Tank, Bobby Owsinski posts his opinion on why the album format died. He gives six good reasons that range from the album artwork to price. Owsinski states, “It's easy to say that online music slayed ...
Soundexchange Posts Improved 2009 Royalties, 2010 Estimates
Digital collection agency SoundExchange has released 2009 financials showing $155.5 million distributed to artists and copyright holders from $204 million collected from streaming services including internet and satellite radio, and cable TV music services. That's a 20% increase in collections and a 55% increase in payments over 2008. SoundExchange says the increase comes from the jump ...
What's Ahead for 2011? Bob Baker: The Real World is Going to Meet Mobile and the Internet.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here Bob Baker, author of the “Guerrilla Music Marketing" book series and music marketing teacher at Berkleemusic.com, answers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that ...
What's Ahead for 2011? George Howard: I Hope We'LL See Greater Clarity in Licensing Fees for Streaming
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here George Howard, a music industry educator and leading blogger, answers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that will shape the music industry in 2011? ...
Sony Reveals Lackluster Subscription Music Service
Spotify failed to launch. It's official now. Sadly, that news isn't surprising. In the background of this digital music drama, songshas launched their own lackluster music subscription service. “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" will launch in the U.K. and Ireland for starters, but Sony has plans to bring it stateside in 2011. Don't hold your breath. ...
What's Ahead for 2011? Benjamin Campbell: It Will Bring Further Consolidation in the Music Industry.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here Benjamin Campbell, Founder + CEO, OurStage.com, anwsers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that will shape the music industry in 2011? Benjamin Campbell: I ...
Why Depression and Great Music Go Hand In Hand
Artists are among the top ten professions likely to suffer from depression. In a study published by Health.com, people working in the arts ranked as the fifth most likely to suffer from depression. About 9% of creative people reported an episode of major depression in the previous year. They also have higher rates of mood disorders. ...
What's Ahead for 2011? Brenden Mulligan: We'll See a Lot More Fan Engagement Tools Appear.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions—one looking forward and the other back. Here Brenden Mulligan (@bmull), founder of ArtistData and VP of Strategic Development at Sonicbids, answers. Hypebot: What do you see as the most important business and consumer trends that will shape the music ...
