var digesttext = "<!-- Header --><style type=\"text/css\">P.item { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #999; line-height: 1.45em }a { color: #04E; }#items { font-size: 13px; }SPAN.description { color: #222; line-height: 1.25em }SPAN.date { color: #888; font-size: 11px; }SPAN.date A { color: #247; }SPAN.grey { color: #888; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; }</style><div id=\"items\"><!-- Items --><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoDrummer-Dilemma.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Drummer Dilemma</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Scott in Maine Hi John, First off I\'m..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoMusic-Publishing.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Music Publishing</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde Question from Chris in Austin, TX Hello Mr. Doe, My na..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoBeginner-Voice-Lessons.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Beginner Voice Lessons</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Renee in New Orleans Hi John, My ques..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoAn-Unscrupulous-Producer.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - An Unscrupulous Producer</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. &nbsp; A Question from Amanda in Indianapolis Hello J..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoDo-I-Need-a-Backing-Band.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Do I Need a Backing Band?</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Ronquaise in Atlanta Hi John, <p styl..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-Do-a-Firing-Our-Bass-Player.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Firing Our Bass Player</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Chris in Chicago Mr. Doe, My bandmate..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-Do-a-Sharing-Songwriting-Duties.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Sharing Songwriting Duties</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Lauren John, I have a question. One t..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoWorking-With-Performance-Rights-Orgs.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Working With Performance Rights Orgs</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde &nbsp; &nbsp; A Question from Bill in South Carolina H..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoMusic-Biz-Success-Metrics.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Music Biz Success Metrics</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. &nbsp; A question from Nick in the UK Hey John, I was..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoSongwriting-Vision.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Songwriting Vision</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Donna in Princeton, NJ Hi John,&nbsp;..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoProducer-Percentages.html\">What Would John Doe Do? - Producer Percentages</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. Click here to check out John Doe\'s new release with T..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoThe-Value-of-Record-Labels.html\">What Would John Doe Do - The Value of Record Labels</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &nbsp; John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. Click here to check out John Doe\'s new release..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoNew-Release-Priorities.html\">What Would John Doe Do - New Release Priorities</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &nbsp; John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Misty the Manager Dear John Do..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-Do-Songwriting-Advice.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Songwriting Advice</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. &nbsp; A Question from BB in Winston Salem Hi John, [..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoA-Band-Behaving-Badly.html\">What Would John Doe Do - A Band Behaving Badly</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A question from Carol the bar owner: <p style=\"margin..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoA-Question-of-Management.html\">What Would John Doe Do - A Question of Management</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A question from Derek in Boston Hi John, My question ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoVote-Today.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Vote Today</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. today is the day be part of history and <p style=\"fon..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoFinding-Bandmates.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Finding Bandmates</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. &nbsp; A Question from Jen in Atlanta Hello John, I w..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoRegister-and-Vote.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Register and Vote</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. Dear friends of WWJDD, This message could be one word..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/What-Would-John-Doe-DoFlatpicking.html\">What Would John Doe Do - Flatpicking</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">22/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com\">Blog Entries for John Doe</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> John Doe is the founder of the seminal Los Angeles punk group X, a solo artist and actor. John answers questions from our community members in the WWJDD? blog. Photo by Autumn de Wilde. A Question from Matthew in Liverpool Hi John, I\'m a b..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/pEPe0Ib8qFA/hypebot-youtube-indie-program-topspin-reverbnation-expand-hello-music-music-alliance-pact-flowtown.html\">Hypebot: YouTube Indie Program, Topspin & ReverbNation Expand, Hello Music, Music Alliance Pact, Flowtown</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 19:03 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Music industry news from Hypebot: Sony pays $250 million for Michael Jackson recordings. Mobile app sales will surpass CD sales by 2012. Dimensional buys back distributor The Orchard Toby Benson of Complete Control on the importance of remi..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/xDhr3tRjF-A/mica-swain-videos-in-my-zone-ft-ricco-barrino-go-get-it.html\">Mica Swain Videos: In My Zone ft. Ricco Barrino & Go Get It</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 18:50 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Mica Swain: In My Zone ft. Ricco Barrino A mixtape related video from Mica Swain, an emcee from Roper, NC. Mica Swain - Go Get It MySpace: Mica Swain Available on iTunes: Mica Swain </span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2010/03/21/the-press/\">The Press</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 18:25 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress\">Lefsetz Letter</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Did you read Frank Rich\'s column in the &#34;New York Times&#34; today? Entitled &#34;Obama, Lehman and the &#8216;Dragon Tattoo\', it\'s an indictment of the Wall Street robber barons via Stieg Larsson\'s best-selling book. Obama, Lehman and ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/Xr6LILWFxGE/tea-bag-scumbags-resort-to-the-language-of-rap-nwords-homophobic-slurs.html\">Tea Bag Scumbags Resort to the Language of Rap: N-Words & Homophobic Slurs</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 18:07 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Huffington Post: Tea Party Protests: \'Ni**er,\' \'Fa**ot\' Shouted At Members Of Congress On the one hand, since I generally avoid a-holes, I usually only hear this kind of language on rap records. That said, these fools need a beatdown. </span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2010/03/21/winged-bull/\">Winged Bull</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 13:52 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress\">Lefsetz Letter</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Bobby Gale tweeted about &#34;Out Of Touch&#34;.  He\'s got a regular routine going, Song Gem Of The Day.  Follow him at: http://twitter.com/Bobby_Gale &#34;Out Of Touch&#34; is off &#34;Big Bam Boom&#34;, not a bad Hall &#38; Oates album if..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/JngLnYHU8bg/rewind-the-music-industrys-week-review.html\">REWIND: The Music Industry\'s Week Review</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">21/03/10 12:25 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; Warner Music Group & KKR are preparing another bid for EMI . &#xD; Amid the turmoil, EMI launches a new labe l . &#xD; Digital growth outpaces CD decline for the first time in the UK. &#xD; YouTube adds paid partner program for indie..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/9sG4D2Dncfw/rocko-its-over-music-video-infomercial.html\">Rocko: It\'s Over [Music Video & Infomercial]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">20/03/10 02:01 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Rocko - It\'s Over Hip hop business is having your own commercial at the start of your music video that is followed by your own infomercial at the end! Directed by Jordan Tower. MySpace: Rocko Available on iTunes: Rocko Related ProHipHop Cov..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/-U9auZrlOHU/college-textbook-news-textbook-rentals-are-hot-spot.html\">College Textbook News: Textbook Rentals Are Hot Spot</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">20/03/10 01:58 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Over at my side project, College Textbook News: All Thing D Interviews CEO Mehdi Maghsoodnia of BookRenter.com Near Term Plans for College Textbook News What if Local Websites Provided Online Textbook Rental & Sales to Local College Student..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/alex-chilton.html\">Alex Chilton</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 17:35 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">\"Each and every cut on this album has the inherent potential to become a blockbuster single. The ramifications are positively awesome.\" -- Billboard magazine review of Big Star\'s \"#1 Record,\" September 9, 1972. There are, of course, hundred..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/pIjhgILDClY/reverbnation-expands-music-distribution-service-.html\">ReverbNation Expands Music Distribution Service </a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 15:13 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> EXCLUSIVE -  ReverbNation launched an expanded digital music distribution platform this morning and the company\'s Jed Carlson shared the details with Hypebot. HYPBOT:   I\'m sure it was a long night getting ready for today\'s launch. Can you..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/__Mcc3cgdxU/dont-be-kpigs.html\">Don\'t be K-Pigs</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 14:31 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> (Sorry, couldn\'t resist). From Inside Radio : By a three-to-one margin, Inside Radio readers believe radio stations should keep their webcast available to listeners free of charge. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say radio has always been the ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.newmusicstrategies.com/2010/03/19/un-convention-factory/\">Un-Convention Factory</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 13:02 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://newmusicstrategies.com\">New Music Strategies</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Calling the UKs best creative talent. Get involved in a music first… As part of a larger event called Unknown Pleasures, celebrating the life of Ian Curtis on the 30th anniversary of his death, Un-Convention has been commissioned to develo..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/20-Db8eRS24/essential-tool-text-initiated-email-list-sign-up.html\">Essential: Text Initiated Email List Sign Up</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 12:38 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW - We\'ve been asking industry types in Austin, \"What are some of the creative uses of social media and/or technology that you have seen recently that made you think, \' Wow that was a good idea?\' \"  Morgan Stewart of ExactTarget answer..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/0H-wrPYEcuU/our-favorite-sxsw-cheap-promo-tool.html\">Our Favorite SXSW Cheap Promo Tool</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 12:20 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW - Online marketing is great, but sometimes it\'s important to get back into the physical world as Skyline Music \'s Patrick May explains from Austin: \"Forget flyers or CD\'s. I run away from anybody randomly handing out CD\'s. No room in..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/2OYxN-jEsVA/alex-chilton-honored-by-congress.html\">Alex Chilton Honored By Congress</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 09:52 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> We like to think that music has been a continuous history of generational shifts. Kids don\'t like the same music that their parents do. Or do they? I\'ve seen a lot of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd t-shirts on teenagers lately. And yesterday ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/fs57EpAPZdY/more-music-industry-news-sirius-stock-trouble-social-stats-orchard-analytics-lastfm-profits-more-.html\">More Music Industry News: Sirius Stock Trouble, Social Stats, Orchard Analytics, Last.fm Profits & More </a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 04:05 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; Sirius XM got a delisting notice from Nasdaq. ( Orbitcast ) &#xD; Report: Google will announce Monday that it will leave Chinese market on April 10th. ( CNet ) &#xD; Stats on what social media users want. ( Mashable ) &#xD; Indie Art..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/siBhInK2tBM/-robert-townsend-why-we-laugh-dvd-art.html\"> Robert Townsend: Why We Laugh [DVD Art]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 03:56 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Robert Townsend - Why We Laugh Robert Townsend\'s documentary Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is due on DVD April 27th. From the press release: \"Directed by noted actor-producer-director Robert Townsend (\'Hollywood Shuffle\'), t..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/JwjgmGif_qU/gucci-mane-atlanta-zoo-ft-ludacris-audio.html\">Gucci Mane: Atlanta Zoo ft. Ludacris [Audio]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 01:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Gucci Mane ft. Ludacris \"Atlanta Zoo\" by Warner Bros. Urban </span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2010/03/18/word-of-mouth/\">Word Of Mouth</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">19/03/10 01:12 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress\">Lefsetz Letter</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">First and foremost comes a good product. Requiring no admission fee, no college degree, no qualifications whatsoever, the music business is peopled by hucksters, who employ myriad scams to get you to pay attention to their wares. But it doe..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/FyQyI01sFi4/emusic-adds-subscriber-rewards-program.html\">eMusic Adds Subscriber Rewards Program</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 19:49 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> # SXSW  - At a lunchtime event today at SXSW, eMusic today debuted a new A+R Access + Rewards program that gives U.S. members exclusive offers and discounts. &#xD;   &#xD; In addition to their eMusic subscription members now get special ac..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/T_cfxB8CLk8/psalm-one-better-than-my-last-music-video.html\">Psalm One: Better Than My Last [Music Video]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 17:45 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Psalm One - Better Than My Last Off the upcoming album Woman at Work. MySpace: Psalm One Available on iTunes: Psalm One </span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/Ag_707TksjE/singles-bobs-nothin-on-you-5.html\">Singles: B.o.B\'s Nothin\' On You #5</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 17:44 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">B.o.B\'s Nothin\' On You featuring Bruno Mars is this week\'s Digital Gainer rising from no. 16 to no. 5 on the Hot 100 singles chart. Top 10 Singles on the Hot 100: 1. Rihanna - Rude Boy 2. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now 3. Taio Cruz - Break ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/yFJ4iG7WlK0/bone-thugsnharmony-meet-me-in-the-sky-music-video-.html\">Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Meet Me in the Sky [Music Video] </a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 17:24 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Meet Me in the Sky Off the upcoming album UNI5: The World\'s Enemy. Available on iTunes: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Related ProHipHop Coverage: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: UNI5: The World\'s Enemy [Art] Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Rebirth..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/yCv-_0Kob8w/rej3ctz-im-fitted-music-video.html\">Rej3ctz: I\'m Fitted Music Video</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 17:09 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Rej3ctz - I\'m Fitted Directed by Frankie D & MoWii. I love this ish and I\'m really enjoying watching the jerk movement emerge and pick away at old tired visions of what hip hop should be. These kids don\'t need your rules and guidelines. Eri..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/9LFcrkLrGPA/radios-innovation-funk.html\">Radio\'s Innovation Funk</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 15:51 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> \"P&G is on an innovation tear. It will have 30% more new products in core categories in 2010 than in 2009.\" In fact, innovation and expansion into new markets are the two primary ways P&G sees itself growing in the years to come. Recently ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/ioQ0mstnirk/facebook-beats-googles-visitor-count.html\">Facebook Beats Google\'s Visitor Count</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 15:46 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; Social networking giant Facebook overtook Google\'s search engine page this week to become the most visited website in the U.S. According to research from web statistics firm Hitwise, Facebook edged google out by .4 percent, after alm..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/t5nBBZ7JbNU/mobile-app-sales-will-surpass-cd-sales-by-2012.html\">Mobile App Sales Will Surpass CD Sales By 2012</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 12:24 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Just how big is the market for mobile apps? Global mobile apps will be worth $17.5 billion by 2012, according to an independent report commissioned by app store GetJar . Mobile app downloads across all types of handset are also expected to..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/sokxtjL7ZCw/home-taping-is-killing-music-hilarious-video-takes-on-file-sharing.html\">Home Taping Is Killing Music: Hilarious Video Takes On File Sharing</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 12:23 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> A new tongue in British cheek video commissioned by ISP Talk Talk uses bad 80\'s pop to take on the more questionable arguments against file sharing.  \"Home Taping Is Killing Music\" is part of a broader campaign Don\'tDisconnect.us  lobbying..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/PGAtGfoGPJg/record-in-mi-or-louisiana-and-get-a-2542-tax-credit.html\">Record In Michigan & Louisiana And Get A Tax Credit</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 11:52 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> It\'s no secret that the economy is struggling just about everywhere and that governments at all levels are attempting to do something about it.  At least two states, Michigan and Louisiana, have extended their efforts to include musicians ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/TT7gP9T6HnA/selling-to-fans-think-live-.html\">Selling To Fans? Think L.I.V.E. </a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 10:54 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW - During yesterday\'s  SXSW 2010 panel \" Your Fans Are Your Livelihood \" hosted by Glenn Peoples of Billboard, Brian Peterson of Bandbox  recommended that the key to more sales from fans is to think L.I.V.E .  L imited Offer products ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/ksmgrYc7_MA/dr-dre-x-hp-lets-do-amazing-commercial.html\">Dr. Dre x HP: Let\'s Do Amazing Commercial</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 03:07 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Dr. Dre x HP: Let\'s Do Amazing Dr. Dre holds court on HP\'s behalf but Judge Banjoko brings the verdict! Available on iTunes: Dr. Dre Related ProHipHop Coverage: Beats by Dr. Dre Fights AIDS: (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition Beats Solo Headphone..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/e9m3WAA9b7E/albums-ludacris-1-gorillaz-2-jimi-hendrix-4.html\">Albums: Ludacris #1, Gorillaz #2, Jimi Hendrix #4</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">18/03/10 02:56 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">The top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart is quite a bit more interesting than usual with top debuts by everybody from Ludacris to Jimi Hendrix to Broken Bells. Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200: 1. Ludacris - Battle of the Sexes 2. Gori..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/1FIn8rHKerM/toby-benson-of-complete-control-on-remix-swaps.html\">Toby Benson Of Complete Control On Remix Swaps</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 21:44 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW Two questions for  Toby Benson of Complete Control Management . Clients include Tiesto , Shuttle , Body Language. Hypebot : What do you consider the most promising creative use of social media for you artists? Toby: Absolutely it\'s w..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/2010/03/17/michael-lewiskindle/\">Michael Lewis/Kindle</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 16:19 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://lefsetz.com/wordpress\">Lefsetz Letter</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">From: AndrewDate: March 16, 2010 11:52:41 AM MDTTo: Bob LefsetzSubject: Re: Money, Power &#38; Fame Bob - Interesting note about Lewis\' new book. There is a backlash on Amazon because the publisher has neglected to release a &#34;Kindle ver..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusicPromotionBlog/~3/G08qU5tFw90/chat-roulette-piano-improv-viral-video.html\">Chat Roulette Piano Improv Viral Video</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 16:19 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.bob-baker.com/musicpromotionblog/index.html\">Bob Baker\'s Indie Music Promotion Blog</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Have you heard of Chat Roulette ? It\'s the latest web site to create a major buzz in a very short period of time. In a nutshell, Chat Roulette allows anyone with a webcam to log on and randomly be connected live with other people on the sit..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/PUfnB-g4PMg/youtube-adds-paid-partner-program-for-indie-bands.html\">YouTube Adds Paid Partner Program For Indie Bands</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 15:33 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW - YouTube is using the SXSW 2010 spotlight to expand its YouTube Partner Program to more indie musicians with a Musicians Wanted campaign.  Not every artist will be accepted to the program, but starting today YouTube staffers are on ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/y3QsvY_ld2c/topspin-expands-platform-opens-api.html\">Topspin Expands Platform, Opens API</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 14:38 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> # SXSW  - Fan aquisition and monetization platform Topspin used SXSW 2010 to announce the public availability of a suite of APIs that more seamlessly integrates their e-commerce and promotional tools into major website platforms and social..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/mbZaAvtAfmQ/next-stop-austin-music-arrives-at-sxsw-2010.html\">Next Stop Austin: Music Arrives At SXSW 2010</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 12:45 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW - The film and interactive portions of SXSW 2010 have been going on for days, but now its music\'s turn. Patrick May and Mark Lourie of Hypebot\'s sister company Skyline Music are in Austin and will be contributing regular reports. \"Fi..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/3cD96TORSzI/-modern-music-marketing-basics.html\"> Modern Music Marketing Basics</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 12:24 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> This guest post by Dave Kusek is an excerpt from the online lessons developed for The Music Power Network . MPN is an online resource and self-directed learning opportunity for d.i.y. musicians and music industry entrepreneurs.  Music is e..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/2qL3FcxR3L4/whose-on-your-email-list-flowtown-will-tell-you.html\">Whose On Your Email List? Flowtown Will Tell You.</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 11:44 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> You\'ve got hundreds, even thousands of emails on your mailing list. But who are they?   Many email programs use ISP addresses to pinpoint with some accuracy the email address owners location to about the zip code level. But Flowtown goes f..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/qaao2MI9EqU/overheard-sxsw-2010-eks-keynote-diversity-live-music-startups-more.html\">Overheard #SXSW 2010: Ek\'s Keynote, Diversity, Live Music Startups & More</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 11:24 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; There were few surprises but some interesting sound bite\'s during Spotify CEO Daniel Ek\'s keynote at SXSW Interactive . &#xD; &#xD; \"We\'re thinking about adding more social networking ...but Spotify won\'t become a social network.   W..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/Rt0foiOc53o/busking-to-build-a-learnasone-school-in-afrca.html\">Busking To Build A LearnAsOne School In Afrca</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 11:05 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> (Updated) LearnAsOne, a UK-based charity dedicated to funding schools in Africa, is organizing BuskAsOne, a week of busking events around the world from April 19-25, 2010. The charity is hoping to raise £22,800 ($35, 500 US) to help build ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/Y7fqE31mvcc/little-brother-leftback-album-art-tracklist.html\">Little Brother: LeftBack [Album Art & Tracklist]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 08:00 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Little Brother - LeftBack Little Brother\'s LeftBack is due April 20th and may well be their last album. LeftBack Tracklist: 1. Curtain Call 2. Table For Two feat. Jozeemo & Yahzarah 3. Tigallo For Dolo 4. Revenge feat. Truck North & Median ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/prohiphop/~3/sLK1L51U4Lg/e40-revenue-retrievin-day-shift-night-shift-album-art.html\">E-40: Revenue Retrievin\': Day Shift & Night Shift [Art]</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 07:53 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.prohiphop.com/\">ProHipHop - Hip Hop Marketing &amp; Business News</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">E-40 - Revenue Retrievin\': Day Shift E-40 is dropping two albums, Revenue Retrievin\': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin\': Night Shift, on March 30th. From the press release: \"Set to release his thirteenth and fourteenth album on the same date..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/7n7cI1Dwtxc/more-music-industry-news-.html\">More Music Industry News: Canada\'s iPod Tax, P2P Sites OK In Spain, Primary Wave & More</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">17/03/10 04:05 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; Canada\'s $75 iPod levy returns and might legalize P2P. ( paidContent ) &#xD; File-Sharing and Link Sites Declared Legal in Spain - After early calls to shut down a Spanish file-sharing site were dismissed, music group SGAE pinned its..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/makingthemogul/~3/Yf01mg0sSic/\">Co-Sign: Duke Terrell</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 21:59 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://makingthemogul.com\">MakingTheMogul.com | Not The Most Popular Blogger, But Still Your Favorite Blogger\'s Favorite Blogger</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> R & B fans, allow me to introduce to you, Duke Terrell . Formerly a member of JPat Records group, Kwiet Storm , the 19 year old singer, songwriter & dancer has decided to embark on a solo career. Equipped with a perfect combination of char..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/Qjz54EkOVDw/video-an-interview-with-vevo-1.html\">Video: An Interview With VEVO\'s Rio Caraeff</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 17:33 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> The Music Void on MUZU </span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/x7xREHREeHo/emusic-adds-sub-pop.html\">eMusic Adds Sub Pop</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 16:04 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> In a move that should bring a smile to the faces of eMusic\'s indie loving subscribers, Sub Pop has added its catalog to the download site.  Yes, eMusic members can now download their full allotment of Nirvana, Mudhoney, Sebadoh, the Afghan..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/rQMOhIMSuWg/dimensional-buys-back-the-orchard.html\">Dimensional Buys Back The Orchard</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 15:20 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Will The Orchard Be Combined With eMusic? (UPDATED) eMusic owners Dimensional Associates, the private equity arm of JDS Capital, has bought the part of indie music distributor The Orchard that it didn\'t already own for $2.05 a share. That ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/2kN_RqrPzcE/34-music-bloggers-offer-exposure-in-34-countries.html\">34 Music Bloggers Offer Exposure In 34 Countries</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 14:44 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> On the 15th of every month, 34 music bloggers from 34 different countires cross post an identical list of hot bands from their nation along with a description and mp3. This self-titled Music Alliance Pact (MAP) has been coordinated by Scot..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/QxfMGvwTEDA/7-ways-t.html\">7 Ways To Pretend You\'re At SXSW 2010</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 13:32 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> #SXSW The film and tech folks are already in Austin and the music mavens arrive today. But perhaps your nasty boss is cutting back because of the economy or you blew your travel budget on a trip to Cannes. Either way, you can\'t afford head..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/-sby4qnB0G4/sony-pays-250m-for-michael-jackson-recordings.html\">Sony Pays $250M For Michael Jackson Recordings</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 12:52 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Nine months after his death, Sony is reportedly paying the the estate of Michael Jackson $250 million to release 10 recordings over the next seven years. Included are two albums of unreleased songs, rights new new re-packages and the alrea..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/hcp88ajRjow/interview-hello-musics-zach-zalon.html\">Interview: Zach Zalon On Hello Music\'s Opportunity Engine For D.I.Y. Musicians</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 10:29 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Hello Music rece ntly grabbed headlines when it received   $4 million  from KVG Partners . B u t what\'s unique about Hello is its business model.   C reated as an \" opportunity engine\" for d.i.y musicians, Hello takes no upfront fees .  A ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/Ev2ZsgXQ9i4/amid-the-turmoil-emi-launches-a-new-label.html\">Amid The Turmoil, EMI Launches A New Label</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 09:45 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> EMI may be just days away from defaulting on its loan obligations to CitiGroup, but that didn&#39;t stop the music group from launching a new record label yesterday. Building on its success in the country genre (Capital Nashville was named..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/HMmWMRg5Wiw/more-music-industry-news-4.html\">More Music Industry News: MOG Mobile, Slacker Adds Streaming, Twitter API, we7 + Yahoo & More</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">16/03/10 04:42 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> &#xD; #SXSW -  MOG launches mobile apps with unlimited downloads to your phone. ( DigitalBeat ) T his MOGmobile (right) is on the ground in Austin &#xD; Slacker to launch an on-demand streaming music service like MOG and Spotify. No detail..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/pandoras-seventy-percent.html\">Pandora\'s Seventy Percent</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 17:38 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">The fact that Pandora (along with other Internet radio stations) pays out a large percentage of its revenues for royalties to BMI, ASCAP, and Soundexchange isn\'t news. But something really struck me about this bit in the Wall Street Journal..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/rQMoCDaDc_8/warner-music-group-kkr-preparing-emi-bid.html\">Warner Music Group & KKR Preparing EMI Bid</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 14:19 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Warner Music Group is in talks with private equity group KKR to launch a bid for to buy portions of EMI. The two have met to structure a deal if the music group is put up for sale in the coming months, according to reports . EMI is under a..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/AMzab1_lwSM/digital-growth-offsets-cd-decline-first-time-in-uk.html\">Digital Growth Offsets CD Decline First Time In UK</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 14:15 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Growth in digital music sales in 2009 offset the continuing decline in CD sales for the first time according to UK collection society PRS For Music. Digital revenues grew 73% (£12.8m) to £30.4m in 2009 as platforms such as Spotify, MySpace..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/gcU90n1T3Ck/mogs-hyman-subscription-musics-time-has-come.html\">MOG\'s Hyman: Subscription Music\'s Time Has Come</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 13:55 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Most of this video form paidContent\'s 2010 conference panel \"The&#xD; Truth About the Subscription Business\" is an informative look at print media\'s struggles and plans with paid subscriptions. But starting at about 7 minutes in, MOG CEO D..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/Gig-0HsZ5Zs/randy-michaels-and-the-meaning-of-life.html\">Randy Michaels and the Meaning of Life</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 12:33 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Last week I was honored to be on a panel with several radio luminaries at Canadian Music Week . The panel was aimed at providing strategies to \"stimulate\" the radio business, and my particular take was to focus on the critical importance o..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/QoQNtFn9sU0/georgia-wonder-begins-recording-project-inside-nevada-music-store.html\">Georgia Wonder Begins Recording Project Inside Nevada Music Store</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 12:27 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Several months ago, UK indie artists Georgia Wonder got permission to record their next CD inside Portsmouth, U.K. music instrument store Nevada Music. But more than a publicity stunt that the web savvy duo is happy to exploit, the partner..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/_EVTG_m-jK4/rhapsody-iphone-app-to-add-offline-listening-1.html\">Rhapsody iPhone App To Add Offline Listening</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 09:15 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> A ndroid App Coming Soon &#xD; &#xD; Rhapsody reports that since launching it\'s iPhone app, the top feature request has been the ability to listen to Rhapsody when that wireless signal is unavailable or spotty. Their development team is ge..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/Bo7m4UlNRSw/motel-6-extends-free-rooms-contest.html\">Motel 6 Extends Free Rooms Contest</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 07:39 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Motel 6 and music publishers Primary Wave are continuing their \"Rock Yourself To Sleep\" campaign. which supports touring bands with free lodging while they are on the road. Four of the six bands for the new phase have already been chosen b..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/DqMf/~3/sOM7Yt9NgYQ/more-music-industry-news-3.html\">More Music Industry News: EMI + Brightcove, US Ponders Net\'s Future, Twitter Ads, Real & More</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">15/03/10 04:18 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/\">hypebot</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> The music industry action shifts to Austin this week where the Film and Interactive portions of SXSW are underway. The music segment will heat up as the week progress and Hypebot will have coverage with some extra help from Mark Lourie and..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/7Q9k3220mWg/whats-a-radio-mommy.html\">\"What\'s a \'Radio\', Mommy?\"</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">13/03/10 13:08 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> What do you do when the next generation doesn\'t even recognize the primary gadget you can be found on? That\'s the issue I take up in this short video. The answer is not to avoid pictures of radios in children\'s\' picture books. It\'s to avoi..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/8QEqMJ59fr8/strategy-the-disney-way.html\">Strategy, the Disney Way</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">13/03/10 00:07 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> From the Wall Street Journal : The Walt Disney movie studio is retreating from a strategy of producing and marketing one-off comedies, Ethan Smith reports, to focus on films that can be branded across its network of theme parks, videogames..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/emi-vs-pink-floyd.html\">EMI vs. Pink Floyd</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">12/03/10 22:36 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Everything I\'ve seen about the EMI/Pink Floyd dispute over the \"unbundling\" of the band\'s tracks for digital download indicates that the band\'s goal is keeping its albums intact, not maximizing their total sales revenue. Indeed, if an \"alb..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/Eimo8yVmDPE/social-media-at-ford-goes-local.html\">Social Media at Ford goes Local</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">11/03/10 13:37 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Check out this video with Ford\'s head of Social Media, Scott Monty (from the Online Marketing Blog ). Here\'s a company that understands marketing and social media (even if it\'s social media in a suit and tie). Notice the emphasis on the \"l..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/soundexchange-makes-some-calls.html\">Soundexchange Makes Some Calls</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">10/03/10 18:23 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> After Paul Maloney of RAIN wrote about the Reuters coverage of Billboard\'s top-40 money makers piece (Reuters reported that only 10 artists have received more than $1,000 in streaming performance royalties from Soundexchange) he received a..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/LT-QdQH1iXA/making-marketing-with-meaning-agency-strategist-bob-gilbreath-speaks-out-on-radio-part-2.html\">Making Marketing with Meaning - Agency Strategist Bob Gilbreath speaks out on Radio - Part 2</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">10/03/10 13:00 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Here\'s Part 2 of my Q&A with  Bob Gilbreath , the author of a new book called The Next Evolution of Marketing: Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning . With a background in brand management at Proctor & Gamble , the world’s ..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/CdmKAG0YX80/making-marketing-with-meaning.html\">Making Marketing with Meaning - Agency Strategist Bob Gilbreath speaks out on Radio - Part 1</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">10/03/10 00:33 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Bob Gilbreath is the author of a new book called The Next Evolution of Marketing: Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning . With a background in brand management at Proctor & Gamble , the world’s largest advertiser, Gilbreath..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/_obY2ipwXxg/the-last-word-on-radio.html\">The last word on \"Radio\" and \"Local\"</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">08/03/10 15:19 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> In my earlier post , I described how broadcasters tend to misunderstand (at best) and abuse (at worst) the term \"local,\" thinking that the mailing address of the local radio station somehow entitles it to unique privileges versus its compe..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/interview-with-jonathan-segel-of-camper.html\">An Interview with Jonathan Segel of Camper Van Beethoven</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">08/03/10 10:00 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">I thought the most informative comment about my recent post on Camper Van Beethoven\'s song sponsorship drive to fund its 2010 SXSW appearance came from CVB founding member Jonathan Segel. So I sent Segel, who in addition to his work with Ca..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/radio/~3/6vyU79vj8nM/jeff-and-jers-garagegram.html\">Jeff and Jer\'s Garage-gram</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">06/03/10 13:26 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.hear2.com/\">Hear 2.0</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> This is where top-ranked morning shows go when they go off the air - to the garage. At least, that\'s the destination (so far) for San Diego\'s legendary  Jeff & Jer . As you\'ll see from the archive, this is a very occasional show indeed. As..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/egg-chicken-sony-and-emusic.html\">Egg, Chicken, Sony, and eMusic</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">04/03/10 22:43 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Many eMusic subscribers assumed that the 2009 price increases were instituted to lure Sony to the eMusic catalog. (I also wrote that the Sony addition was likely a major factor in the decision to raise prices.) But in an Inc. magazine piec..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.michaelrobertson.com/archive.php?minute_id=309\">Why Android Will Triumph Over iPhone</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">04/03/10 14:37 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.michaelrobertson.com\">Michael\'s Minute</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Google\'s Android will quickly overtake Apple\'s iPhone market share. It may seem like an outlandish prediction, but we\'ve seen this movie before and we know how it ends.</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/03/more-on-buddy-can-you-spare-hundred.html\">More On Buddy, Can You Spare A Hundred Dollars?</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">02/03/10 20:37 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">My post last week about Camper Van Beethoven selling song sponsorships to fund its trip to SXSW generated a ton of traffic and a slew of comments -- 33 and counting, the most ever for a post on this blog. Three fifths of Camper Van Beethove..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/makingthemogul/~3/71mDJul0QTQ/\">My Favorite New Music Tool: ExtensionFM</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">27/02/10 00:52 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://makingthemogul.com\">MakingTheMogul.com | Not The Most Popular Blogger, But Still Your Favorite Blogger\'s Favorite Blogger</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> I don\'t think it\'s a secret that I\'m somewhat of a online junkie  - okay fine, a major online junkie. I\'m always discovering & messing with every new website and tool that pops up. Most end up getting pushed to the side, to never be used a..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/2010/02/emusics-per-song-payout-for-q4-2009.html\">eMusic\'s Per-Song Payout for Q4 2009</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">26/02/10 19:40 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://digitalaudioinsider.blogspot.com/\">Digital Audio Insider</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\"> Back in December, I reported that eMusic\'s per-song payout rate for the third quarter of 2009 increased only slightly from the previous quarter, despite a major price increase, via the reduction of the number downloads allotted for various..</span><br /></p><p class=\"item\"><big><span class=\"grey\">»</span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusicPromotionBlog/~3/8itlfOHtR8E/time-factor-are-you-giving-yourself.html\">The Time Factor: Are You Giving Yourself Enough?</a></big><br/><span class=\"date\">26/02/10 17:49 from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.bob-baker.com/musicpromotionblog/index.html\">Bob Baker\'s Indie Music Promotion Blog</a></span><br /><span class=\"description\">Are you giving yourself time to develop -- and the space to experiment, screw up, and grow? I just finished reading Steve Martin\'s book, Born Standing Up , and it really opened my mind to this important factor. I was at the perfect age to a..</span><br /></p><!-- Footer --></div><div class=\"fdpoweredby\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px; font-family: sans-serif\"><a style=\"color: #888\" href=\"http://feed.informer.com\">Powered by Feed Informer</a></div><script type=\"text/javascript\">/* <![CDATA[ */document.write(\"<img src=\'http://hits.informer.com/log.php?id=44&amp;r=\"+ Math.round(100000 * Math.random()) + \"\' />\");/* ]]> */</script><script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://208.88.226.83/log_e.php?id=PJSCYUFXSD&amp;r=0.000652041869521724\"></script>";
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