All Entries Tagged With: "Live Promoters"
Playing The System
Since I’m currently in Australia I thought it apt to write about a new Australian-based upstart to the music industry, which is causing waves of consternation on a global level. The company in question is called Chartfixer , and as the name suggests, it has come up with a new way to ‘game’ the ARIA [...]
Are 360 Deals the Panacea for the Music Business?
Undeniably, the recorded music business is relentlessly pursuing 360-degree deals with all new signings. Some live music promoters are also doing the same – note Live Nation and Chairman Michael Cohl’s recent resignation due to the fact that in his view Live Nation was not pursing them as aggressively as he thought that they should [...]
Live Promoters Driving The Business Model Change?
With recorded music increasingly being given away for free and 360 deals becoming the norm, is copyright enforcement critical to the survival for the recorded music business? Live music promoters are the only companies offering large advances for 360 type deals with artists, so is the 360 model the way of the future? Who are the winners and losers in these deals?







Whilst Apple’s app store to date has so far been a resounding success, TMV asks what are the long-term prospects for app stores in general? As usual Apple was the first to innovate in this area. However, the fact it was the key innovator in this marketplace does not preclude...


