Category Archives: Entertainment Industry
Better TV?
As someone who who used to be in the trenches, I read about Intel’s attempt to improve the UX of TV with interest. Will the kids want to pay for it, is the question on my mind. Anybody seen the
Better TV?
As someone who who used to be in the trenches, I read about Intel’s attempt to improve the UX of TV with interest. Will the kids want to pay for it, is the question on my mind. Anybody seen the
The Rise of Cover / Tribute Videos
I’m guessing these ladies used their superstorm sandy down-time more productively than I did.
The Rise of Cover / Tribute Videos
I’m guessing these ladies used their superstorm sandy down-time more productively than I did.
Whites Are Minority on Billboard’s Top 10
According to a recent analysis by Draft FCB, over 80% of today’s most popular US albums are produced by minority or multicultural musical groups. The agency looked at Billboard’s Top 10 artist’s race and ethnicity from 1950-2009.
Whites Are Minority on Billboard’s Top 10
According to a recent analysis by Draft FCB, over 80% of today’s most popular US albums are produced by minority or multicultural musical groups. The agency looked at Billboard’s Top 10 artist’s race and ethnicity from 1950-2009.
YouTube Takes It to the Next Level
YouTube is aiming to create 25 hours of programming per day with the help of some of the top names in traditional TV. The Google-owned site is spreading its wealth among producers, directors, and other filmmakers, using a $100 million
YouTube Takes It to the Next Level
YouTube is aiming to create 25 hours of programming per day with the help of some of the top names in traditional TV. The Google-owned site is spreading its wealth among producers, directors, and other filmmakers, using a $100 million
Best Entertainment Co-Marketing Deal Ever?
OMG people! Yoda will tell you where to turn next. Darth will suggest bodily harm if you do not follow his directions! Love it – want it – and I don’t even own a car, barely drive. Here’s what Garmin’s
Best Entertainment Co-Marketing Deal Ever?
OMG people! Yoda will tell you where to turn next. Darth will suggest bodily harm if you do not follow his directions! Love it – want it – and I don’t even own a car, barely drive. Here’s what Garmin’s
Vinyl Sales Up
While sales of compact discs and ringtones suffered double-digit declines last year, vinyl records enjoyed what appears to be an enduring resurgence in 2010, according to figures released Thursday by the Recording Industry Assn. of America. CD sales dropped 21%
Vinyl Sales Up
While sales of compact discs and ringtones suffered double-digit declines last year, vinyl records enjoyed what appears to be an enduring resurgence in 2010, according to figures released Thursday by the Recording Industry Assn. of America. CD sales dropped 21%
iPad Meet the Album
Artists and record labels are rushing to develop iPad applications that revive and expand the idea of the traditional album and, they hope, entice fans to buy more than just a track or two. The Universal Music Group has teamed
iPad Meet the Album
Artists and record labels are rushing to develop iPad applications that revive and expand the idea of the traditional album and, they hope, entice fans to buy more than just a track or two. The Universal Music Group has teamed
How Shiz Gets Done in the Music Biz
The ‘viral sensation’ Greyson Chance was signed by American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres. Chance uploaded a piano cover of ‘Paparazzi’ that went ‘so viral,’ though the effort was largely engineered and bolstered by DeGeneres herself. What’s next for the 12
How Shiz Gets Done in the Music Biz
The ‘viral sensation’ Greyson Chance was signed by American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres. Chance uploaded a piano cover of ‘Paparazzi’ that went ‘so viral,’ though the effort was largely engineered and bolstered by DeGeneres herself. What’s next for the 12
RIP Main Street Records
iTunes now accounts for 28 percent of all music sales in the US, up from 4 percent from last year according to NPD Group. Amazon and Walmart are now tied for second at 12 percent apiece.
RIP Main Street Records
iTunes now accounts for 28 percent of all music sales in the US, up from 4 percent from last year according to NPD Group. Amazon and Walmart are now tied for second at 12 percent apiece.
TV Colonizing the Web
Two great companion pieces from last week’s Economist on the surprisingly good state of television. I have an excerpt from one below and the second one, here, takes a more global perspective and offers great numbers from all around the
TV Colonizing the Web
Two great companion pieces from last week’s Economist on the surprisingly good state of television. I have an excerpt from one below and the second one, here, takes a more global perspective and offers great numbers from all around the
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