Business Matters: A New Look at an Old Survey Finds P2P Hurts Music Purchases

billboard.biz -- A controversial 2007 paper on P2P's impact on CD purchases has got a second look -- with conclusions the music industry will like. A new paper based on the same survey data used in that 2007 paper finds clear … view details ,

Martin Mills, Beggars Group CEO, Honored by IMPALA

billboard.biz Martin Mills, founder and CEO of the Beggars Group, has been awarded the 2011 IMPALA Outstanding Contribution Award, in recognition of his achievements in the independent sector. view details

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Musical version of 'Back To The Future' in the works

nme.com An all-singing version of the 1985 sci-fi movie is on the cards view details

Analysis: Edgar Bronfman's Big Statements About Universal/EMI Deal Are Business

billboard.biz While the mainstream media is getting worked up over Edgar Bronfman's comments on how dangerous a combined Universal/EMI recorded-music operation will be - not to mention his proclamation that the Warner Music Group … view details

BBC 6 Music Records Highest Ever Listening Figures, Digital Listening Increases

billboard.biz The BBC's digital alternative station BBC 6 Music has recorded its highest ever listening figures in the latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) figures, published today (Feb. 2). view details

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Not On Google+? It's Growing Faster Than Early Facebook Did [CHART]

hypebot.com Adding another social network to your day can feel like the straw that broke the camel's back. But more and more stats are suggesting that you ignore Google+ at your peril. It took Facebook almost a year to reach … view details ,

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Don't Ignore Old School Music Marketing: Creative Ideas For Press Kits...

hypebot.com Though we like to cover new and interesting music marketing ideas and services on Hyepbot, focusing on the tried and true is key to long-term success in music. Such methods include encouraging the press to open your … view details

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Top 30 Sources Of Songrwiter Royalties & Fees

hypebot.com In the modern music industry, songwriters are finding less money from album sales and more from the collection of all sorts of royalties. Bands like the Black Keys, who spent over a decade trying to break through … view details

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Global Royalty Collections Climb 5.5% Despite Economic Downturn

hypebot.com The annual Global Economic Survey released by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), shows gross royalty collections growing 5.5% in 2010 over the previous year. The uptick … view details

Musicmetric: Co-Founder Talks Pro Edition, P2P Data Tour Planning App

hypebot.com Musicmetric is a web analytics platform that recently launched a Pro edition in Beta. It offers an impressive range of stats on everything from social media activity to mentions in articles on websites. One of the … view details

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Music Ownership: eMusic's Molly Neuman Looks At Consumer Motivations

hypebot.com For a large segment of music consumers, downloading music to own is something that's seen as music's past. But for an even larger share, owning and collecting is hugely important. view details

Bono, Elevation Partners Set to Win Big From Facebook Sale

billboard.biz Months after Bono finished a 3-year tour that grossed a record $736 million, the U2 singer is set to capitalize on one of the biggest stock IPOs in U.S history. view details