Comments on: MySpace’s DeWolfe Says New Music Joint Venture to Launch in September http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:48:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: MySpace Music CEO Hunt Continues: Facebook’s Owen Van Natta Top Contender? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2467022 MySpace Music CEO Hunt Continues: Facebook’s Owen Van Natta Top Contender? Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:29:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2467022 [...] Music, an ambitious joint venture between MySpace and top music labels, is set to launch sometime this month. The project combines the music from three of the four major labels (Sony BMG, Universal Music [...] [...] Music, an ambitious joint venture between MySpace and top music labels, is set to launch sometime this month. The project combines the music from three of the four major labels (Sony BMG, Universal Music [...]

]]> By: Why MySpace has more us users than Facebook at TRENDWATCH DAILY http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2462638 Why MySpace has more us users than Facebook at TRENDWATCH DAILY Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:40:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2462638 [...] position as the largest social network in the world. With MySpace’s September launch of MySpace Music, a new music platform/store supported by the major labels, this gap will only grow. Regardless, my [...] [...] position as the largest social network in the world. With MySpace’s September launch of MySpace Music, a new music platform/store supported by the major labels, this gap will only grow. Regardless, my [...]

]]> By: Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | Semantic Web Reviews http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2450667 Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | Semantic Web Reviews Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:29:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2450667 [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...] [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...]

]]> By: katy lindemann | kitschbitch.com » Blog Archive » RIP Muxtape (and what’s next?) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2448410 katy lindemann | kitschbitch.com » Blog Archive » RIP Muxtape (and what’s next?) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:49:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2448410 [...] out? Is the future in co-operation with the labels, the model employed by Imeem, the forthcoming Myspace Music and We7. Or will the challengers - the Opentapes, the Blip.fms the Limewires win [...] [...] out? Is the future in co-operation with the labels, the model employed by Imeem, the forthcoming Myspace Music and We7. Or will the challengers - the Opentapes, the Blip.fms the Limewires win [...]

]]> By: Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor « ATI - All Things Interesting http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2445109 Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor « ATI - All Things Interesting Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:41:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2445109 [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...] [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...]

]]> By: Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | aboutCREATION http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2443894 Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | aboutCREATION Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:19:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2443894 [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...] [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...]

]]> By: Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | Web Data Source http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2443812 Facebook v. MySpace In The U.S. Market: The Music Factor | Web Data Source Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:29:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2443812 [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...] [...] Next month MySpace is rolling out a new music joint venture with the major labels that will have music streaming, playlists, downloads, merchandise sales, ring tones and other features. It’s not only likely to be a major destination site for music but also a significant revenue driver for MySpace and the labels (a little may trickle down to the artists as well). [...]

]]> By: Michael http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2440735 Michael Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:16:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2440735 I saw this blog and sent getmyspaceplays.com an email asking how they do the promotion and thought i'd share their reply... "Hello, thanks for asking! Unfortunately, we were made aware of all the sites selling scripts, bots and artificial play generators online. Our service gets confused with them all the time as we purchased the GetMyspacePlays.com domain name and about 20 others related to online music promotion this year and are now learning that some of the domains were used by other companies in the past. Our service is not based on scripts, bots or spam of any nature. We use tools within social network sites like bulletins, etc to post links and reviews of artists' music across Myspace, Facebook, Imeem, Reverbnation, and about 6 other social network sites. We also use several targeted email newsletter channels where fans can opt-in and we send them regular updates on top artists to check out. Traditional marketing techniques. We have a promotion base of over 3.5 Million friends in our network - not including bands. Our system is not really revolutionary and quite similar to google adwords where an artist can purchase a designated amount of traffic once they reach their goals, our system stops. This doesn't mean an artist won't continue to get traffic from those links published which is why we set our promotion packages at a minimum - let's say 1,000+ Music plays - we'll guarantee 1,000 links go out - but we expect that the artist will get more than 1,000 unique visitors as links persist. It's really that simple, but the hard work was building up this network and that's where we feel the value is. An artist could spend a few years and take the time create accounts on all these social sites and build up their friends, but we recognized a demand from artists who actively tour, record and stay busy and had no time to do it. We are a professional service and have helped over 8500 artists with their promotion goals using the latest internet marketing techniques. Also check out www.ProjectBreakout.com another exciting new project we have. If you have any other questions, just let us know. Rick - GoBig!" I saw this blog and sent getmyspaceplays.com an email asking how they do the promotion and thought i’d share their reply… “Hello, thanks for asking! Unfortunately, we were made aware of all the sites selling scripts, bots and artificial play generators online. Our service gets confused with them all the time as we purchased the GetMyspacePlays.com domain name and about 20 others related to online music promotion this year and are now learning that some of the domains were used by other companies in the past. Our service is not based on scripts, bots or spam of any nature. We use tools within social network sites like bulletins, etc to post links and reviews of artists’ music across Myspace, Facebook, Imeem, Reverbnation, and about 6 other social network sites. We also use several targeted email newsletter channels where fans can opt-in and we send them regular updates on top artists to check out. Traditional marketing techniques. We have a promotion base of over 3.5 Million friends in our network - not including bands. Our system is not really revolutionary and quite similar to google adwords where an artist can purchase a designated amount of traffic once they reach their goals, our system stops. This doesn’t mean an artist won’t continue to get traffic from those links published which is why we set our promotion packages at a minimum - let’s say 1,000+ Music plays - we’ll guarantee 1,000 links go out - but we expect that the artist will get more than 1,000 unique visitors as links persist. It’s really that simple, but the hard work was building up this network and that’s where we feel the value is. An artist could spend a few years and take the time create accounts on all these social sites and build up their friends, but we recognized a demand from artists who actively tour, record and stay busy and had no time to do it. We are a professional service and have helped over 8500 artists with their promotion goals using the latest internet marketing techniques. Also check out http://www.ProjectBreakout.com another exciting new project we have. If you have any other questions, just let us know. Rick - GoBig!”

]]> By: The MySpace Music CEO Candidate Shortlist http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2429956 The MySpace Music CEO Candidate Shortlist Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:32:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2429956 [...] project is on pace to launch in September, and MySpace is finalizing third party relationships. Amazon, for example, is likely to handle [...] [...] project is on pace to launch in September, and MySpace is finalizing third party relationships. Amazon, for example, is likely to handle [...]

]]> By: links for 2008-07-25 | Why I FAILED http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2427107 links for 2008-07-25 | Why I FAILED Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:20:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2427107 [...] MySpace’s DeWolfe Says New Music Joint Venture to Launch in September MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription service, with unlimited playbacks of full tracks, but for free. The revenue model will be advertising and paid downloads. (tags: music_business money marketing) [...] [...] MySpace’s DeWolfe Says New Music Joint Venture to Launch in September MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription service, with unlimited playbacks of full tracks, but for free. The revenue model will be advertising and paid downloads. (tags: music_business money marketing) [...]

]]> By: wire to the ear » » 10,000 MySpace friends and a surprise. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2425338 wire to the ear » » 10,000 MySpace friends and a surprise. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2425338 [...] I know a lot of people knock MySpace and there are plenty of competitors but I still use and love the site. There’s no better way to get an instant view of a band. MySpace is in talks with Amazon and the major labels creating a deal for a new MySpace Music store. They plan to launch in September and I think it could be big. Check out the article on TechCrunch: click here [...] [...] I know a lot of people knock MySpace and there are plenty of competitors but I still use and love the site. There’s no better way to get an instant view of a band. MySpace is in talks with Amazon and the major labels creating a deal for a new MySpace Music store. They plan to launch in September and I think it could be big. Check out the article on TechCrunch: click here [...]

]]> By: One Missing Letter http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2425142 One Missing Letter Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:24:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2425142 <strong>MySpace Music: a settembre si parte...</strong> Durante la conferenza BrainstormTech il CEO di MySpace, Chris DeWolfe, ha confermato che a settembre partirà il programma di e-commerce di musica e servizi/prodotti correlati (merchandising, biglietti, suonerie, ecc..). Il servizio, annunciato qualche... MySpace Music: a settembre si parte…

Durante la conferenza BrainstormTech il CEO di MySpace, Chris DeWolfe, ha confermato che a settembre partirà il programma di e-commerce di musica e servizi/prodotti correlati (merchandising, biglietti, suonerie, ecc..).
Il servizio, annunciato qualche…

]]> By: Right Talk Rap Beat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2425074 Right Talk Rap Beat Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:03:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2425074 It would be nice if Indie hip hop and rap artist, and R&B artist can get a REAL chance that allows them to get noticed. Indie is the way to go. This could be another step for the indie and the end of major labels. ITunes def helped as you can distribute like the majors. Already the production side is available. I get tracks and beats from : http://www.beatslocker.com and they are totally hit major sound and great quality hip hop and rap beats. That was never available before....So that side is covered where as before only the major labels had access to these producers.. I already have airplay and Uni has contacted me! But in the end it would be nice to stay indie and keep the cash...all that remains to conquer is promo and marketing.. distribution is even covered .... when that happens majors are truly over! It would be nice if Indie hip hop and rap artist, and R&B artist can get a REAL chance that allows them to get noticed. Indie is the way to go. This could be another step for the indie and the end of major labels. ITunes def helped as you can distribute like the majors. Already the production side is available. I get tracks and beats from :

http://www.beatslocker.com

and they are totally hit major sound and great quality hip hop and rap beats. That was never available before….So that side is covered where as before only the major labels had access to these producers.. I already have airplay and Uni has contacted me! But in the end it would be nice to stay indie and keep the cash…all that remains to conquer is promo and marketing.. distribution is even covered …. when that happens majors are truly over!

]]> By: johnny playcount http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2420795 johnny playcount Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:40:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2420795 As a fan of free streaming music, I have to say I love myspace music. I'm no MySpace Music expert but imagine the inflated playcount issue, while needing to be solved, isn't negatively impacting myspace music's business, nor will it have any bearing once the new content is streamed. I'm confident they're smart enough to log/report their royalty obligations very carefully - they'd go belly up over night, if they didn't. The user-facing playcounts that exist on the players are simply a toy to feed artist egos and give users a sense of what their favorite bands are up to, relative to others on the site. Hurry up and launch, already, I want to listen to more free music! As a fan of free streaming music, I have to say I love myspace music. I’m no MySpace Music expert but imagine the inflated playcount issue, while needing to be solved, isn’t negatively impacting myspace music’s business, nor will it have any bearing once the new content is streamed. I’m confident they’re smart enough to log/report their royalty obligations very carefully - they’d go belly up over night, if they didn’t. The user-facing playcounts that exist on the players are simply a toy to feed artist egos and give users a sense of what their favorite bands are up to, relative to others on the site. Hurry up and launch, already, I want to listen to more free music!

]]> By: Lori Cohen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2420183 Lori Cohen Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:58:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2420183 The indie artist is left out, Myspace got in Bed with the majors so they can get the content. The Indie artist needs to do things themselves and sell and promote there music independently with all the opportunities out there. And this is not only for artist but also for producers and beatmakers. Producers are selling there beats on sites like http://www.beatslocker.com and any artist can now get beats for a reasnable price, that before they could not as the Major labels owned them. Myspace had a great thing going but they sold out long ago, letting plays get inflated, kissing up to the majors and throwing the indie artist to the side, even though Indies made myspace... The indie artist is left out, Myspace got in Bed with the majors so they can get the content. The Indie artist needs to do things themselves and sell and promote there music independently with all the opportunities out there. And this is not only for artist but also for producers and beatmakers. Producers are selling there beats on sites like http://www.beatslocker.com and any artist can now get beats for a reasnable price, that before they could not as the Major labels owned them.

Myspace had a great thing going but they sold out long ago, letting plays get inflated, kissing up to the majors and throwing the indie artist to the side, even though Indies made myspace…

]]> By: Amazon To Power Upcoming MySpace Music Downloads http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2419528 Amazon To Power Upcoming MySpace Music Downloads Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:33:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2419528 [...] The project, which combines the music from three of the four major labels (Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group) with $120 million in cash from MySpace along with MySpace’s existing music properties, is set to launch in September. [...] [...] The project, which combines the music from three of the four major labels (Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group) with $120 million in cash from MySpace along with MySpace’s existing music properties, is set to launch in September. [...]

]]> By: Myspace Music to launch in September « Themusiccircus’s Weblog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2419370 Myspace Music to launch in September « Themusiccircus’s Weblog Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:25:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2419370 [...] DeWolfe made the comments at the Fortune Brainstorm conference in Half Moon Bay, California, TechCrunch reported. [...] [...] DeWolfe made the comments at the Fortune Brainstorm conference in Half Moon Bay, California, TechCrunch reported. [...]

]]> By: ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2419289 ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:28:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2419289 [...] an interview today with Adam Lashinsky at the Fortune Brainstorm conference in Half Moon Bay, CA. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-sept... [...] [...] an interview today with Adam Lashinsky at the Fortune Brainstorm conference in Half Moon Bay, CA. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-sept… [...]

]]> By: MySpace Music Coming Soon at iAnts http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2419101 MySpace Music Coming Soon at iAnts Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:19:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2419101 [...] TechCrunch offers a little more info adding that MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription model (with free unlimited streaming) and revenue will come from advertising and paid downloads. [...] [...] TechCrunch offers a little more info adding that MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription model (with free unlimited streaming) and revenue will come from advertising and paid downloads. [...]

]]> By: MySpace Music chega em Setembro. De certeza? | Remixtures http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2419071 MySpace Music chega em Setembro. De certeza? | Remixtures Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:50:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2419071 [...] ontem na Califórnia que a plataforma deverá abrir em Setembro. A notícia foi divulgada pelo TechCrunch e pela [...] [...] ontem na Califórnia que a plataforma deverá abrir em Setembro. A notícia foi divulgada pelo TechCrunch e pela [...]

]]> By: Steven Finch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2418586 Steven Finch Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:51:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2418586 Myspace with all their dominance in terms of actual artists on the site, should be a strong player in this market. However, it depends how the service and store is done. If it is kinda a stand alone store, but then you can add widgets to your myspace page, then that might work. But wont be too different to what Snocap tried to do. If there is an online store which is cheap, I think they can compete with Amazon MP3, but nothing more. Plus, they dont want to allow indie artists or unsigned artists into the site, they should sign with aggregator like us at http://www.routenote.com. Myspace with all their dominance in terms of actual artists on the site, should be a strong player in this market. However, it depends how the service and store is done. If it is kinda a stand alone store, but then you can add widgets to your myspace page, then that might work. But wont be too different to what Snocap tried to do.

If there is an online store which is cheap, I think they can compete with Amazon MP3, but nothing more. Plus, they dont want to allow indie artists or unsigned artists into the site, they should sign with aggregator like us at http://www.routenote.com.

]]> By: MySpace Music is reportedly set to launch in September as music store, subscription service | last100 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2418195 MySpace Music is reportedly set to launch in September as music store, subscription service | last100 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:23:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2418195 [...] TechCrunch noted today that MySpace’s music store will launch in September with three of the four major labels providing content. The lone holdout, EMI, is expected to give in soon. [...] [...] TechCrunch noted today that MySpace’s music store will launch in September with three of the four major labels providing content. The lone holdout, EMI, is expected to give in soon. [...]

]]> By: Kevin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2418017 Kevin Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:58:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2418017 Myspace has been promising a September launch to advertisers for around a month now - they are already selling ad packages to launch in Q4 around it! Myspace has been promising a September launch to advertisers for around a month now - they are already selling ad packages to launch in Q4 around it!

]]> By: MySpace Music Finally Launching in September | FreshNerd.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2417978 MySpace Music Finally Launching in September | FreshNerd.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:46:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2417978 [...] the event, that MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription service…..click here for full article. Posted in Information | Leave a [...] [...] the event, that MySpace Music will be a combination music store/subscription service…..click here for full article. Posted in Information | Leave a [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » MySpace CEOのDewolfe、音楽ベンチャーの始動は9月と明言 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/23/myspaces-dewolfe-says-new-music-joint-venture-to-launch-in-september/#comment-2417940 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » MySpace CEOのDewolfe、音楽ベンチャーの始動は9月と明言 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:31:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=20365#comment-2417940 [...] ［原文へ］ [...] [...] ［原文へ］ [...]

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