Irving Azoff

For years, many have said Irving Azoff, once head of MCA and founder of Frontline Management, is the most powerful man in the music business. It now may be official...

"Irving Azoff, Chief Executive Officer of Ticketmaster"

If Michael Rapino isn't worried, he should be.

Yet Another New Pricing Model

Well, I'll let the article speak for itself. Comments?

"Lala Introduces 'Virtual Ownership' Pricing Model"

More SanDisk Details

"SanDisk Releases New Details About SlotMusic"

PRO-IP Act passed

"Copyright Coup: Anti-Piracy Czar Coming to Washington"

Arbitron in Hot Water

"N.Y. AG Sues Arbitron"

Arbitron creates the ratings for a large percentage of radio stations across the country. These ratings, in turn, provide advertisers with a gauge on how much they should paying for advertising, forcing radio stations to tweak their rates, and thus their bottoms lines, accordingly. This probably also affects playlists on these radio stations in their quest to make more money for their shareholders. So...how accurate are these ratings?

For a thorough analysis of Arbitron see Prof. Tom Hutchison's book: Record Label Marketing.

Laughter

Wow, how great is America. In light of yesterday's Mary Poppins post, I have to bring you my comedic relief for the day. Check this out.

Old News

I realize to most of you this is old news, but it is better late than never. Great to see industry working TOGETHER!!!

"Major Music Industry Groups Announce Breakthrough Agreement"

or for a shorter version...

"Mechanicals Staying Steady on Paid Downloads..."

and for an explanation of all this madness...

"Agreement Royale"

Canadian ISP Tax?

"Is an Internet Tax Coming?"

This is an issue that is of particular interest in the upcoming Canadian election cycle. For a history on the proposed Canadian copyright reforms see...

"Copyright Reform Pledge Gaining Steam"

Mary Poppins

Oh my gosh. I can't resist. I watched this on my computer with headphones. People were definitely staring....