Archive for January, 2008

Audience Question” “As a client what digital services should I be looking for from an aggregator? Dick Huey, CEO of Toolshed responds.

Midem – Balance of Power Shifting in the Music Industry

Posted by dr.ron on January 27th, 2008

Meet Konny Zsigo, president of the Wireless Developer Agency. WDA brokers deals in the wireless and mobile world. Among other things Konny does major deals with getting ringtones into the major carriers.

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Future of Music Author Gerd Leonhard at Midem

Posted by dr.ron on January 26th, 2008

My first day at MidemNet I got to speak with Gerd Leonhard, author of the now classic The Future of Music. (more…)

Reporting from Midem, Cannes, 2008

Posted by dr.ron on January 26th, 2008

I recently joined A2IM (American Association for Independent Music). They have a booth for members here at Midem and (yeah!) free wi-fi! Internet access has been spotty for the Midemnet conference. The signal fades as you leave the lobby and enter the auditorium where the main talks are happening. I’ll be reporting on the great sessions and videotaping others, so you don’t just get me saying hello here. Stay tuned, the most important people in the music industry are here.

Creating a Musician’s Middle Class

Posted by dr.ron on January 24th, 2008

Introducing Loud Feed (small video 10 MB or see large video):