- Wed Dec 23 2009 A year out, where's RIAA's promised ISP help?
The recording industry stopped suing fans for copyright violation in favor of partnering with Internet service providers. But the latter isn't happening, yet.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Mon Nov 17 2008 How's Universal Music boosting digital revenue?
Music industry sources say Universal Music Group CEO Doug Morris is beginning to see rewards from requiring digital music services to pay per-play minimums.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Wed Dec 9 2009 Why Google's glad to dance to Vevo's tune
The Web titan's role in helping to build Vevo, the long-awaited music-video service, is yet another peace offering to the content industry.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Tue Aug 18 2009 Universal Music toasts BigChampagne
Instead of turning to Nielsen's SoundScan exclusively to track music consumption online, the top recording company signs long-term deal with BigChampagne.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Thu Apr 9 2009 Google, Universal Music partner on new music video site
A standalone site called Vevo will feature videos and music from Universal Music and be operated by YouTube.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Wed Dec 9 2009 Vevo--a music site we didn't need
The new music-video site operated by Google was designed with the needs of content owners in mind, but offers nothing new for users.
Posted by Matt Rosoff
- Fri Apr 11 2003 Apple may buy Universal Music
The Mac maker's shares dip on word that the company is in talks to buy Universal Music Group--a move that would speed its evolution into a digital media company.
Posted by Ian Fried and Evan Hansen
- Wed Oct 8 2008 Universal Music videos come to teen site Kiwibox
A growing number of sites feature content from the music label; in the case of recently relaunched social-media site Kiwibox, it's music videos.
Posted by Caroline McCarthy
- Thu Sep 25 2008 Source: Universal Music Group plans 'Hulu-like' site
The largest recording company wants to create a video portal that would feature the label's many artists and offer high-quality video. Isn't YouTube enough?
Posted by Greg Sandoval
- Thu Mar 20 2008 Why is Universal Music cozying up to Apple?
Music insiders say Universal Music takes big risks by bundling music inside an Apple device.
Posted by Greg Sandoval
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