Month: May

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Record labels used to be able to plan a CD release, but now the problem they face is having the CD leaked before its official release date. Labels don’t have the control over distribution like they have in the past, which brings up knew challenges that are hard to overcome. Now, the focus is on figuring out different solutions to the problem that may work. A few ideas that have come up are to work in areas that are more likely to be controlled like the video game market and ring back tones. These areas could bring new opportunities to the way songs are promoted and released.

Month: February

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As EMI makes changes under new owner Guy Hands, Indie labels Bella Union and Warp Records have decided to sign with Redeye Distribution instead of continuing with Caroline/EMI. One of the biggest issues that the Indie labels were facing with Caroline was that to renew their contract they would have to agree to use Carolne as their digital distributor which meant giving up their choice to use a third party instead.

Month: February

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Major Record labels are finding new was to market and distribute their artists music. One new way that is being used by artists like MatchBox Twenty, Jennifer Lopez, and Barenaked Ladies are USB drives.Fans can now carry around their favorite bands design and music where ever they go. Each flash drive stick holds music and a promise for more extras each month.

Month: December

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An overview of current sales trends within the MP3 format. Sony/BMG and WMG are now starting to consider releasing their catalogues in digital format. The article also examines new promotions such as the upcoming Pepsi/Amazon promotion

Month: November

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An interview with Trent Reznor and Saul Williams regarding their album, "The Rise And Fall of Niggy Tardust," and how they chose to their digital distribution strategy.