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From the Blog of Bob Lefsetz Bob Lefsetz is a Santa Monica-based American music industry figure and author of the email newsletter The Lefsetz Letter. Lefsetz worked previously as an entertainment business attorney, majordomo of Sanctuary Music's American division and as a consultant to major record labels. Lefsetz deals with issues at the core of the music industry. MySpace announces plans for iTunes rival MySpace, the world’s largest social networking group, has announced plans to set up a music downloading service to rival Apple’s iTunes. Woody Allen sues American Apparel for $10m NEW YORK - Film director and actor Woody Allen is suing American Apparel for $10m (£5m), claiming the US clothing brand used his image in an ad campaign without his permission. Groove Armada sign 'record deal' with Bacardi Groove Armada have become the latest pop act to break out of the record company mould by signing a one-year music deal with alcoholic drinks firm Bacardi-Martini. Converse follows Sid Vicious ad with Kurt Cobain shoe Sneaker brand Converse is courting more controversy over its use of dead celebrities to promote its shoes, by releasing a limited-edition boot with a design incorporating writing from Kurt Cobain's diary. The Future of Branded Music An Interview with David Neupert CEO of M80 Interactive Marketing an online, grassroots marketing company who have managed publicity for Gap Tommy Hillfiger, Honda and many others Up For Grabs EMI opens up their catalogue for sync useage. Grey & Pantene Seek Song at MIDEM for New 2009 Advertising Grey New York, are inviting delegates attending MIDEM's Annual Conference to submit tracks for possible use in Pantene's 2009 advertising campaign. Grey and Pantene will evaluate submissions and create a Top 20 Playlist, which will be presented at an open listening session on Jan. 29 in Cannes. All conference attendees are invited We are always looking for new ways to emotionally connect Pantene said Freddy Bharucha, Marketing Director for Pantene North America Music Rights Regime Needs Updating, Should Embrace New Technologies Digital technologies and the Internet have deeply affected many industries, but few more so than the music industry.. Much attention has focused on the challenges posed by widespread illegal copying of music from peer-to-peer networks. But within the realm of the legitimate industry as well, the way people obtain and enjoy music is changing in fundamental ways. So, you want to know what kind of music contracts to look for... This is an absolute fact, music business contracts, recording contracts and music contracts come in all shapes, sizes, formats, lengths and purposes. Sound Psychology How we become ‘in sync’ with music. |
