VEVO Generates Heafty Revenue, Although Not Profitable…Yet
According to VEVO CEO Rio Caraeff, Vevo is currently seeing tens of million in revenue, through sponsorships and advertising, with more..
Converse Opens Music Studio
I’m not sure if this is some sort of press op or whether they are really serious with this music thing, but either way, I can support..
Retailers Worry Lil Wayne Album Will Set Digital Trend
Via Billboard: Lil Wayne is giving himself a nice birthday present on Monday (Sept. 27), but brick-and-mortar merchants haven’t been..
Billboard’s List for Album/Artist “Maximum Exposure”
Billboard has compiled a nice list of the top 25 ways music artists can get exposure nowadays. Big budget promo and marketing is – in..
Branding 101
I was browsing my usual sites when I read this blog entry from the guys of The Hundreds. It’s about branding – something that..
Warner/Chappell Music Announce Signings With Producers The Stereotypes, T-Minus & Jay Fenix
Warner/Chappell Music announced that it has signed a worldwide co-publishing agreement with two members of the Grammy nominated, LA-based..
As Major Label Employees Drop, Music Shipments Drop
A graph makes everything a little bit easier to take in, doesn’t it? Billboard just posted a new article on how artists are not..
Capitol Records Opens Legendary Recording Studios To Public For Rare Tour This Sunday
In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Hollywood Walk of Fame through the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Capitol Records are..
Live Nation Screwing Itself Over
Looks like investors aren’t too pleased with the service, since ticket sales are down about 12% and earnings are down significantly...
Sony Music Seeking New CEO
via New York Post Sony Corp. has quietly started a preliminary search for a new chief of its Sony Music Entertainment division, according..
Jim Jonsin: EMI Music Publishing Extends Worldwide Agreement With Producer
The man behind the boards crafting hits for Beyonce, Lil Wayne, T.I., Eminem, etc., Jim Jonsin gets a renewed lease on life as EMI Music..
Gross Tour Money Down $197 Mil From Last Year
Hey Live Nation, why don’t you make ticket prices and fees a little more accessible to the masses so they would have to stop..
The Great Divide – Why Did You Wanna Get in to the Music Business Again??
Now, none of these charts and graphs are ever completely accurate, but they give a decently portrayed scale on just how little the artist..
Scooter Braun Talks Marketing Artists
Before you disregard this, manager Scooter Braun (Asher Roth, Justin Bieber) makes great points about the process of really making and..
Dr. Dre Receives The Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award
Last night, the 23rd Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards were held in Beverly Hills, CA where Dr. Dre was honored with the ASCAP Founders..
