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Deutsche Telekom s online music store launches in Austria Switzerland: related news

Deutsche Telekom's online music store launches in Austria, Switzerland

Deutsche Telekom's online music download portal Musicload has launched its services in Austria and Switzerland. Both portals offer more than 3 million songs, audiobooks and music videos that can be downloaded for free and include music and other content from local bands as well. Musicload already has 3 million registered users in Germany. Customers can choose to pay for each download separately, between EUR 0.79 and EUR 1.99 in Austria or between CHF 1 CHF 2.95 in Switzerland or sign up for a audio streaming subscription called Musicload Nonstop, which costs EUR 8.95 per month in Austria and CHF 12.95 per month in Switzerland. Of the 3 million songs, Musicload offers 1 million as MP3 file and plans to increase the DRM-free portfolio during the coming months.

Another nail in the DRM coffin: Rhapsody launches DRM-free MP3 store

This week, online music retailer Rhapsody has launched a new DRM-free music store in the US, allowing users to download unprotected 256kbps MP3 files for $0.99 per track (or $9.99 per album). While Rhapsody is just the latest in a string of online music stores to offer DRM-free music (including Amazon's MP3 store and Apple's iTunes Plus), it bangs another nail in the coffin of DRM in the online music business. We think the move away from DRM will benefit consumers, device vendors and online music retailers, by removing one of the biggest barriers to consumer acceptance of digital music sales.

MOG Launches MOG Music Network to Drive Ad Revenue and Exposure for Music Blogs and Music Websites

BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- MOG (http://mog.com/), a music blogging platform powered by industry-leading music discovery technology, today announced the launch of MOG Music Network (MMN), a new advertising network for independent music blogs and music websites. MOG, which was recently named one of the top 10 hottest music websites by WIRED, launches MOG Music Network with more than 30 music blog and website affiliates already in place. To fill out an application to join MMN, visit http://www.mog.com/mmn.

Hip Digital Media Launches Custom Digital Music Store for Nectar

s leading loyalty card, today announced the launch of the Nectar Digital Music Store. Available for the first time from any Loyalty Program in the UKmusic can be downloaded in a high quality MP3 format and is compatible with virtually any digital music device. With more than one million songs from the music catalogues of EMI, SONY BMG, Warner Music, and The Orchard, songs will be available for download at www.nectarmusicstore.com.

Hip Digital Media Launches Custom Digital Music Store for Nectar

Hip Digital Media, the leading consumer experience network, and Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty card, today announced the launch of the Nectar Digital Music Store. Available for the first time from any Loyalty Program in the UK, music can be downloaded in a high quality MP3 format and is compatible with virtually any digital music device. With more than one million songs from the music catalogues of EMI, SONY BMG, Warner Music, and The Orchard, songs will be available for download at www.nectarmusicstore.com.

Hip Digital Media Launches Custom Digital Music Store for Nectar

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Business Wire) -- Hip Digital Media, the leading consumer experience network, and Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty card, today announced the launch of the Nectar Digital Music Store. Available for the first time from any Loyalty Program in the UK, music can be downloaded in a high quality MP3 format and is compatible with virtually any digital music device. With more than one million songs from the music catalogues of EMI, SONY BMG, Warner Music, and The Orchard, songs will be available for download at www.nectarmusicstore.com.

Specialty Retail Chain Hot Topic to Launch MP3 Store

New York - Pop culture-inspired fashion retail store chain Hot Topic plans next month to launch its own digital music store, ShockHound, which will sell music from at least three of the four major labels in MP3 format, The New York Times reported on Monday. "For us, music merchandise is where the profit is," Hot Topic president Jerry Cook told The Times. "The reason we carry CDs in the stores is that to be in a music-centered business and not have music would be a contradiction. And you can't be an online music store and not have MP3s." In addition to MP3s from a wide range of artists, the ShockHound store also expects to sell t-shirts from more than 1,000 bands, as well as music on vinyl.

Infibeam.com Launches Online Gifts Store

Sending gifts to near and dear ones, has never been easier. The online retail giant Infibeam.com launches its new online gifts store. Cakes, Sweets, Chocolates, Combos and Exquisite Bouquets are the categories of gifts available. Visitors can just sit back and browse through the categories of these solicitously assorted gifts and click to avail the advantage of buying gifts online and presenting it to loved ones. The launch of the online Gift store by Infibeam.com has paved way for easy online purchase of gifts.

Online music portal unveiled

Radio City 91.1 FM has announced the launch of Planet Radiocity.com — a mega music portal. Catering to the music-related needs of musically inclined people, music professionals and members of the music industry, the portal provides resources to everything music-related. Ms Apurva Purohit, CEO, Radio City 91.1 FM, said: “ Planet Radiocity.com is designed to give a voice to the Indian music fraternity. This mega portal is conceived to provide the music industry, with a platform where musicians, artists, industry experts and music enthusiasts commune. The Web site aims at bringing about awareness in the minds of the Indian consumer on various genres and upcoming musicians from across the country. By empowering the music industry with the power of expression through an interactive space such as the Web, we hope that all members of this co

Sky to launch online music service, 1st partner is Universal

UK pay-TV operator Sky is to launch an online music service for the UK and Ireland. Universal Music Group is the first to confirm its participation in the service, which will offer digital access to hundreds of thousands of songs from Universal Music artists. The new service offers, for a single monthly subscription, music fans of all ages can enjoy unlimited listening to a choice of songs as well as the opportunity to download tracks to own forever. A range of subscription options will be available, offering different download packages tailored to customers' needs and the downloaded tracks will work on any MP3-compatible fixed or portable device, including iPods, MP3 players and mobile phones. To further increase the choice of music offered by the service, Sky is in discussions with other music companies, both majors and independents, an

Universal Music launches 'LostTunes' DRM-free online music store

Universal Music has launched Lost Tunes, its own digital music service offering rare music, DRM-free at near lossless audio quality.

Vodafone Launches Another Mobile Music Download Store

imageVodafone (NYSE: VOD) is launching a second mobile music download store in the UK. Though it put Omnifone’s MusicStation service on its handsets from November, giving consumers unlimited tracks for £1.99 a week, it’s also today launched Vodafone Music, an app-based store offering individual tracks without a subscription. The service lets users use their handsets to access the Windows-only Vodafone live! Music Shop, powered by RealNetworks (NSDQ: RNWK). This means Vodafone now has two separate mobile applications for music.

Hip Digital Media Launches Custom Digital Music Store for Nectar

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, BUSINESS WIRE -- Hip Digital Media, the leading consumer experience network, and Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty card, today announced the launch of the Nectar Digital Music Store. Available for the first time from any Loyalty Program in the UK, music can be downloaded in a high quality Click for the lowest price on dmnobieblankmp3');" onMouseOut="setTimeout('hideLayer()',500);" class=hotlink2>MP3

Niles IM-NET brings digital music files and online music subscription services to whole-house audio

Niles Audio Corporation has announced the introduction of the IM-NET Network Audio Integration Module, a source integration card which allows access and simplified control of networked PC and Mac-based digital music files and online music subscription services. In addition, IM-NET is Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compliant so it automatically configures and plays digital content found on networked DLNA-compliant devices, including NAS drives.

Online Availability of Free Download Mp3 Music

There are now various ways to get free download MP3 Music online now, the commonest one is to download free mp3 music using the search engine to generate a list of website for download. Using a search engine to download free mp3 music can be very limited as most listed websites requires some form of payment in order to download any mp3 music. Don´t get it wrong, the downloading of mp3 music is free but you may be required to subscribe to a membership before you can have access to download mp3 music

Rhapsody Launches DRM-Free Online Music Store

Rhapsody has partnered with MTV Networks to launch Music Without Limits to compete with Apple, Inc.'s iTunes Store and others. Rhapsody's MP3 Store is offering DRM-free digital albums, most for $9.99, and tracks for 99 cents. The store's more than five million songs come from Rhapsody and partners, including Verizon's V CAST service for mobile devices.

Google launches free music download service in China

Google announced the launch of a free music-search service in China via its search engine, the Wall Street Journal reported. The service allows users to download licensed music files without charge and will be supported by advertising revenue split between Google, music companies and Chinese music website Top100.cn. Google did not specify which music labels have signed on. Internet users outside of China will not have access to the service. The move could help Google gain on Chinese rival search firm Baidu.com, which as of the second quarter held a 64.6% share in China's online search market compared to Google's 26.1%, according to data from technology consultancy Analysys International. A lawsuit was recently filed against Baidu for facilitating the download of unlicensed music via its search engine.

Vegas.com launches new online store

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Vegas.com launches a new online store, VegasArrowStore.com, with Las Vegas souvenirs that truly reflect Vegas and feature the iconic red Vegas arrow and, soon, merchandise from shows in the city. If you've never smelled luck before, it's for sale as an air freshener for $3.95 and is said to increase favorable odds in love, money and games of chance. More than two dozen items under $40 make for great gifts and include barware, boxers and t-shirts. Strong demand for Vegas Arrow merchandise at Las Vegas retail locations drove the online store extension of the Vegas Arrow business.

Hip Digital Media Launches Custom Digital Music Store for Nectar

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Hip Digital Media, the leading consumer experience network, and Nectar, the UK’s leading loyalty card, today announced the launch of the Nectar Digital Music Store. Available for the first time from any Loyalty Program in the UK,&UK

Sony Ericsson Launching PlayNow Arena; No "Boat Load Of Cash" From Digital Music

image Sony (NYSE: SNE) Ericsson (NSDQ: ERIC) said today it is launching PlayNow Arena, the long-awaited upgrade of its online music store PlayNow, on Monday. The new internet site—which will debut first in the Nordic countries—adds games and other applications to the mix, and will start off with a million tracks from major music labels Sony BMG, Warner Music, and EMI, reports Dow Jones. They plan to eventually offer five million tracks to expand to other European countries later this year, with the hope of going global by 2009.

Report: Online campaigns, research influence in-store sales

Here is one more reason to advertise online: kids getting ready for the back-to-school rush are shopping online. Although this doesn't translate to online sales, it does translate to in-store sales. According to a new report from Performics, teens are shopping online and influencing their parents' in-store purchases.

Tesco launches opticians online

Tesco has made a further move into the optical services market by launching an online opticians service. Customers will be able to book eye tests online at any one of Tesco's in-store opticians, or they can simply enter their existing prescription details onto the site. Tesco Optical Manager, Philip Banks, said:

Good Life China (GLCC) Launches Retail Program for Popular (MONA) Online Gaming Portal

Good Life China (GLCC) Launches Retail Program for Popular (MONA) Online Gaming Portal BEIJING, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Good Life China Corporation (Pink Sheets GLCC) is pleased to announce that it has launched a retail program to sell proprietary and popular 'NetEase Cards'. NetEase has been a leader in the Chinese game market. NetEase provides online game services to Internet users through the licensing or in-house development of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, including Fantasy Westward Journey, Westward Journey Online II, Westward Journey Online III, and TianXia 2. Good Life's convenience stores are selling two denominations of the cards; Netease Card loaded with 150 points cards, at a retail price at 15 yuan ($2.

Indie bands talk digital music and life without the labels

Online music is a complex and constantly-morphing beast, especially from the perspective of the bands and artists who create it. For small indie bands, that beast can be quite a challenge to wrangle. Without a label and a team of execs whose entire job it is to make sure your stuff is everywhere it should be, dealing with all the intricacies of online music sales is just one (or 20) more thing(s) to do—on top of making sure the proceeds from that last show will pay your rent. But times, they are a' changin', and if the artists who've recently shared their digital music industry experiences with us are any indication, indie bands are becoming increasingly savvy at navigating the online music world. From distribution to promotion to actually making money, indie bands are doing more than just getting by without the major labels—they're a

EU music composer urge EU not to make sales of online music rights EU-wide

European music composers, led by Bee Gee Robin Gibb, claimed Thursday that selling online music rights EU-wide would harm authors and music making.


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