Business Matters: Pre-release File Sharing Helps Album Sales, Says a Study...

billboard.biz– File sharing albums before their release dates reinforces popularity and helps sales, according to a study of BitTorrent traffic by Robert G. Hammond, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University. It … view details ,

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Sony Music Unlimited, More Open Than Ever, Takes the iOS Plunge on Friday

billboard.biz– When Sony Entertainment Network chief Tim Schaaf told Evolver.fm in an exclusive interview last December that Sony was working on an Apple iOS app for its unlimited music subscription, Sony Music Unlimited, we took … view details

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Rob Reid: How I Came Up With the $8 Billion iPod

spinner.com– Years ago, I founded the company that built the Rhapsody music service. I recently gave a brief talk about certain music and movie industry claims that really bug me (see video, here). Some say that I might have … view details ,

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Billboard Music Awards Win Night for ABC Among Key Demographic

billboard.biz– Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards won the night for ABC among adults 18 to 49, according to fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen Media Research. The three-hour telecast was watched by 7.4 million total viewers … view details , ,

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CAA's Rob Light to Take Part in Executive Q&A at Billboard Country Music Summit

billboard.biz– Rob Light, head of the Music department, a partner, and Managing Director of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), will sit with veteran Billboard live entertainment writer Ray Waddell for an in-depth discussion at the … view details ,

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