Posts Tagged: music industry
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.
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%
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
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
A YouTube Star Makes It Big
Susan Boyle is an example to file away for every conversation you have to have with clients about whether or not clicks online can actually turn into dollars somewhere down the line. The answer is most definitely yes. The show
A YouTube Star Makes It Big
Susan Boyle is an example to file away for every conversation you have to have with clients about whether or not clicks online can actually turn into dollars somewhere down the line. The answer is most definitely yes. The show
U2’s Tour Overhead
I’ve found some numbers that help bring to life the enormous financial impact a single entertainment entity can have. U2 is currently out on the road, doing its worldwide thing. (Apparently Bono has time to do more than just rock
U2’s Tour Overhead
I’ve found some numbers that help bring to life the enormous financial impact a single entertainment entity can have. U2 is currently out on the road, doing its worldwide thing. (Apparently Bono has time to do more than just rock
Retail Highlights: Amoeba Music
A great interview in The Wrap with one of the founders of the best music stores in the country. I want them to stay in business! I was particularly interested in their version of the internet revolution. We’ll have to
Retail Highlights: Amoeba Music
A great interview in The Wrap with one of the founders of the best music stores in the country. I want them to stay in business! I was particularly interested in their version of the internet revolution. We’ll have to
Mariah On Fi-yah
As music sales continue to drop like they’re not so hot throughout the industry, Island Def Jam Music Group is jamming on a new business model: integrating brands into artists’ CD booklets. The first deal, created for the Mariah Carey
Mariah On Fi-yah
As music sales continue to drop like they’re not so hot throughout the industry, Island Def Jam Music Group is jamming on a new business model: integrating brands into artists’ CD booklets. The first deal, created for the Mariah Carey
That Wedding Video
Chris Brown’s people couldn’t have asked for better PR. Here’s hoping it doesn’t make people forget why he’s been shunned in the first place. Over the last ten days (July 30, 2009), 12 million people have watched Jill Peterson and
That Wedding Video
Chris Brown’s people couldn’t have asked for better PR. Here’s hoping it doesn’t make people forget why he’s been shunned in the first place. Over the last ten days (July 30, 2009), 12 million people have watched Jill Peterson and
Follow Up: Musicians Going It Alone
From the kids at NPR… The Posies: How Do Bands Make Money Now? July 29, 2009 – The Posies’ members were barely out of their teens when they got a major-label record deal and saw their power-pop records storm commercial
Follow Up: Musicians Going It Alone
From the kids at NPR… The Posies: How Do Bands Make Money Now? July 29, 2009 – The Posies’ members were barely out of their teens when they got a major-label record deal and saw their power-pop records storm commercial
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