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MEDIANET
REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCTS TO BRING DIGITAL MUSIC TO THE MASSES
Announces two new products, easy to install Web Components and
an API through the Company's advanced enterprise technology
platform, MN Open
http://www.mndigital.com/
AMY SPEACE TO OPEN
FOR NANCI GRIFFITH
This October, Amy Speace can add a
new highlight to her ever-growing list of accomplishments this
year: a string of dates with legendary songstress Nanci
Griffith. "Of the many artists that I look up to Nanci Griffith
surely is high up on my list of influences," says Speace, "and
it will be a huge honor to share the stage with her on these
shows. Nanci paved the way for
the rest of us trying to bridge the gap between folk and roots
and country music." (http://www.amyspeace.com AND
http://amyspeace.musicdish.net)
RIAA
WELCOMES NEW NAB PRESIDENT AND CEO GORDON SMITH;
RIAA Chairman And CEO Mitch Bainwol Made The Following Comment
On The Selection Of Gordon Smith
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123316
COTT
APPOINTS COLIN LUCAS AS CEO;
Lucas Is Set To Fill The Position Held By Allison Demas Since
2003 And Who Demits Office In Keeping With Her Planned Departure
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123318)
VERNON
IRVIN, FORMER CMO OF XM SATELLITE RADIO JOINS BRAND ASSET
DIGITAL AS PRESIDENT AND CEO;
Mr. Irvin, A Proven Technology Leader With A Track Record Of
Facilitating Rapid Growth, Brings His Innovative Vision Of
Content Distribution And Digital Marketing (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123294)
ANDREA
R. WILLIAMS, FORMER GRAMMY AWARDS EMPLOYEE, CELEBRATES THREE
YEARS AFTER "STEP OF FAITH" BUSINESS LAUNCH;
Publicist Expands Business To Include Artist Management, Event
Management & Booking
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123242)
LATIN-INDIAN FUSION MUSIC GIJU VIDEOS PREMIERES
Multi-talented world music and Latin dance artist Giju, and
Beyond Dreamz Entertainment announced today the
global release of his much anticipated new video projects. The
first, a beautiful ballad titled "Dil Ko Kya (Unto My Heart)"
and the second, "Dhoondun Tujhe (Searching for You)", Giju's
innovative Latin dance single is the first ever Latin-Indian
cross-over
Cha-Cha-Cha. (Url:
http://www.beyonddreamz.com) Sound: (http://www.gijujohn.com/videos)
EMUSIC
DATA SHOWS THAT 72% OF SALES ARE ALBUMS;
More Context And Value Encourage Customers To Purchase Full
Albums
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123307
COURT
RULES THAT ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND ACTION AGAINST UMG RECORDINGS
WILL PROCEED;
Rejects UMG's Motion To Dismiss Case Seeking Millions For
Underpayment Of Digital Download Royalties And Refusal To
Re-Negotiate Terms In Good Faith (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123324)
COLBERTNATION.COM ROCKS OUT!;
For The First Time Ever The Site Will Stream Full Albums From
Musical Guests In Conjunction With Their Upcoming Appearances On
'The Colbert Report' (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123304)
FCC
CHAIRMAN JULIUS GENACHOWSKI OUTLINES ACTIONS TO PRESERVE THE
FREE AND OPEN INTERNET; Concrete Actions He Believes
the Commission Must Take To Preserve The Free And Open Internet
At A Speech Today
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123335)
XM
CANADA REACHES ROYALTY AGREEMENT WITH SOCAN AND OTHER KEY
PLAYERS;
Agreement With XM Canada On Its Copyright Royalty Payments,
Including Payment Of All Arrears
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123317)
TICKET
ALTERNATIVE SIGNS BLACK CAT;
Atlanta-based Ticketing Company Scores Major Washington D.C.
Venue
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123261
REVERBNATION & AUDIOLIFE BRING DIRECT-TO-FAN COMMERCE TO
450,000+ ARTISTS & LABELS;
Free Service Empowers ANY Artist To Sell Music, Ringtones, And
Merchandise Directly To Fans With No Out Of Pocket Expense Or
Inventory (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123257)
CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING THE LIONSHARE OF THEIR TIME ONLINE WITH
CONTENT;
Internet Activity Index Reveals Consumers Spend More Time Online
With Content Than Community And Communications
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123293)
THE
INTERNET AS A DIVERSION;
Listening To Music And Watching Online Videos Are Among The Most
Common Of The Activities
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123306)
RELEASE
SINGLE HOUSTON DAY AND HONG KONG CAFE
An array of innovative melodies drifting over various continents
and cultures. Each title releases its own emotional force and
takes us into "another world", where atmospheres are created by
remarkable instrumental arrangements of astonishing chords that
are ideal for conveying emotion and sensitivity. (http://www.myspace.com/robertlauri)
PANDORA
LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE VIDEO PLATFORM FOR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
ADVERTISERS;
NBC Taps New Offering To Promote New Medical Drama "Mercy" To
Reach Women Target; Electronic Arts To Reach Gamer Target With
Beatles Rock Band (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123325)
BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT MUST DISTINGUISH BETWEEN LEGAL AND ILLEGAL
INTERNET TRAFFIC,
COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE TELLS FCC
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123323)
BARTELL
DRUGS TAPS PLAYNETWORK TO DELIVER MUSIC AND MESSAGING SERVICE TO
ENHANCE IN-STORE EXPERIENCE; Nation's Oldest Family
Owned Drugstore Chain Leverage PlayNetwork's Media Expertise For
All Its
Upcoming Neighborhood Locations (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123320)
TOUCH
TUNES NETWORK AND RHINO ENTERTAINMENT TO PROMOTE RELEASE OF
BREAK UP BY PETE YORN AND SCARLETT JOHANSSON;
Integrated Video And Touch Screen Ads Will Promote Album's
Availability
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123319)
CREST
DIGITAL AND DMX FORM ALLIANCE CREATING AN IN-FLIGHT
ENTERTAINMENT FIRST; In-Flight Audio
Channels Can Be Downloaded Via An Airline's Website (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123315)
CCIA
CALLS FRANCE'S 'THREE STRIKES' LAW A STRIKE AGAINST INTERNET
FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH;
Calling On France's Senate To Reject Legislation That Would Cut
Off Internet Access To Those Accused Of Piracy
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123313)
PRIVATE
BROADCASTERS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO 'CREATE A DIGITAL COPYRIGHT
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE'; Copyright Legislation That
Creates A Predictable And Technologically Advanced Framework
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123312)
NAMM
RELEASES NEW WHITE PAPER ANALYZING VALUE OF TRADE SHOWS IN THE
21ST CENTURY; NAMM Releases New White Paper Analyzing
Value Of Trade Shows In The 21st Century
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123303)
NAB PAYS
CONTEST WINNER MORE THAN MANY STATIONS WOULD PAY FOR MUSIC;
The Radio Distortion Bulletin - Tired Of Big Radio's Static?
Tune Into The Truth
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123290)
IMPALA
AGM BRAINSTORMS NEW FRENCH MINISTERIAL MISSION TO RETHINK THE
INTERNET;
The Recommendations Produced Will Go To The French President For
Approval
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123284)
PANDA
TRANSPORT RELEASES PLUSH MECHANIQUE
Panda Transport is set to make a big splash in the US this fall,
releasing "Plush Mechanique", their latest LP with a new
distribution deal with IODA. With the single "Transmission"
already featured on Grey's Anatomy, it's just a matter of time
before Panda Transport rises to prominence. After seeing success
in Europe with multiple hit songs, glowing reviews and
prominent placements on television, Panda Transport is pushing
into the American market with "Plush Mechanique" and a new EP,
"Monorail", to be released this fall. (http://www.pandatransport.com)
INDEPENDENT FESTIVALS PUT £MILLIONS INTO LOCAL ECONOMIES;
Audience Research Shows Festival Goers Undeterred By Recession;
AIF Festivals Generate Over £135 Million For UK
Economy, £16.3 Million For Local Businesses (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123287)
THE NEW
MUSIC SEMINAR ANNOUNCES FINAL PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER 6TH EVENT IN
CHICAGO AT PARK WEST; This One-day Educational And
Networking Event For Artists, Managers, Music Labels, And Others
In The
Music Business (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123302)
ANTHONY
ZUIKER, ITUNES, "THE OFFICE," AND ROKU RECOGNIZED FOR
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT; 2nd
Annual "Digi" Awards, Which Recognize Outstanding Achievement In
Digital Entertainment Retailing, Content, And Innovation (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123298)
INTRODUCING THE LIVE NATION CLUB PASSPORT; See
Unlimited Club Shows For Remainder Of 2009 For Just $49.99,
All-In, No Fees, Limited Time Offer (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123286)
METALLIANCE HOSTS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP AT CAPITOL STUDIOS;
The METAlliance Recently Held Another In A Series Of Educational
Events For The Hollywood Community At The Venerated
Capitol Studios (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123241)
GLICKMAN
CALLS FOR SAFEGUARDS FOR ONLINE CREATIVE WORKS AT FCC WORKSHOP;
Highlights Entertainment Industry's Role In Promoting Broadband
Adoption
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123311)
10TH
ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS REPRESENT A BROAD
SPECTRUM OF WORLDWIDE ARTISTS, SPOTLIGHTING RISING TALENT AS
WELL AS ESTABLISHED PERFORMERS
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123292)
JEFF
WALKER AND GAIL DAVIES NAMED 2009 INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC
AMBASSADORS;
The International Country Music Day Organization Has Named The
AristoMedia Group President Jeff Walker
And Singer, Songwriter And Producer Gail Davies As The'09
International Country Music Ambassadors
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123256)
RATINGS
SKYROCKET 60 PERCENT FOR 2009 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
AWARDS;
Show Draws Record Increase Behind Performances From Reba,
Martina McBride, Canadian Stars Johnny Reid, Crystal Shawanda,
Doc Walker, Emerson Drive
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123254)
MusicDishTV
is currently accepting video submissions! We are interested in
anything music: performance clips, music videos, music
programming, and behind the scenes. We offer free video
submission as well as a premium service -- MusicDishTV Plus
--for expedited distribution & enhanced promotion on our
network. Submit the form below for consideration. All videos are
editorially reviewed for approval. (http://tv.musicdish.net)
U2 AND
RIM INVIGORATE THE ALBUM EXPERIENCE WITH THE NEW U2 MOBILE APP
FOR BLACKBERRY SMARTPHONE USERS; U2 Mobile Album
Brings A Rich Visual Experience With Evolving Content And An
Interactive Dimension (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123289)
APPLE
APPROVES PLAY MPE IPHONE APP - NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES;
Play MPE Members Can Access Pre-release Music, Video,
Artwork, Promotional Materials And Metadata On iPhone And iPod
Touch
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123314)
NEW
PIONEER CDJ DIGITAL TURNTABLES BRING THE ART OF DJING TO NEW
HEIGHTS; CDJ-2000 And CDJ-900 Enable DJs To Access
Their Music Directly From The Players
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123296)
ION
ANNOUNCES NEW, MORE AFFORDABLE PREMIUM DRUM SET FOR ROCK BAND;
Drum Rocker Core Video Game Controller Doubles As Standalone
Electronic Drums
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123334)
SANDISK
SLOTMUSIC CARDS NOW AVAILABLE AT SELECT BEST BUY, BEST BUY
MOBILE AND CRICKET STORES NATIONWIDE; New Artists
Available On Plug-and-Play Flash Memory Cards Include Kanye
West, Keith Urban, P!nk, And Latin Sensation Wisin Y Yandel (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123321)
GLOBAL
UNDERGROUND JOINS LOOPMASTERS LABEL SERIES; Leading
Sample Boutique Loopmasters Are Proud To Announce That Global
Underground Will Join Their World Famous Label Series
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123225)
MESA
SAND VENTURES RELEASES SONGMANAGER FOR BENTO, CATALOG MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE FOR INDEPENDENT SONGWRITERS; New Company
Releases Personal Music Publisher Software For Independent
Artists And Writers (http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123327)
SPOTIFY
CHOOSES SGI TO TURN UP THE VOLUME ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
DENSITY; Leading Streaming Music Provider Expands
Infrastructure And Cuts Costs With SGI Rackable Half-Depth 1U
Servers
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123305)
SPECTRASONICS RELEASES 64-BIT MAC VERSION OF STYLUS RMX;
Free Update Offers Native Support For 64-bit OS X Hosts And More
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123295)
NOTION
MUSIC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF NOTION3; New Pro Audio
Features Redefine Music Notation Software
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123285)
NOVATION
AUTOMAP PRO & STANDARD: UPDATED TO V3.2; The World's
Best DAW-control Software Gains Full Compatibility With
Propellerhead Reason And Record, And Much More
(http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=123282)
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