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Sales: Thank You Edition
Yes, this week’s SoundScan report was heavily influenced by the Grammy telecast (2/13) and the holiday of hearts. Country album sales climbed 10% over the previous week, all-genre sales jumped 12%. But it can all be summed up in three words, “Need You Now.”
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Two-Screen Viewing Enhances TV Experience
How many nights a week do you sit in front of the TV with a mobile device in your hand or a notebook computer in your lap? Well, marketers are on to you—and they’ve named it “two-screen viewing.” A new study by Deloitte’s media and entertainment group shows that three-quarters of television viewers are also […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
SESAC Ups Jungmichel
SESAC has named Scott Jungmichel Vice President, Royalty Distribution & Research Services. Formerly Associate Vice President, Jungmichel will be responsible for the distribution of both domestic and international royalties to SESAC’s affiliates. Jungmichel will also oversee SESAC’s royalty administration processes including works registration, performance data collection, and royalty calculations for all performance types. Jungmichel began his career with SESAC […]
Category: Featured, Organizations
DISClaimer Single Reviews (2/23/11)
Music City is Boys Town today. The ladies are evidently taking the week off, since every platter here on the reviewing desk comes from a solo male. Let the testosterone festival begin.
Brantley Gilbert Signs With Valory
The Valory Music Co. has signed country rocker Brantley Gilbert. His first single for the label will impact radio in April with an album to follow later in the year. With two albums to his credit, Gilbert has been building a career through previous label home Average Joe’s Entertainment. His most recent release, Halfway to […]
TV Appearances: Adkins, Lewis, Thompson Square, and Ford
Trace Adkins on CMT and GAC • Aaron Lewis on Jimmy Kimmel Live • Thompson Square on The Country Vibe • Colt Ford on MTV
Category: Featured
Garth Brooks, Leon Russell To Join Songwriters Hall
Garth Brooks, Leon Russell, John Bettis, Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly and Allen Toussaint will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 42nd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. The event is set for Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Certified by the RIAA […]
Industry Ink: Latocki Takes Home ADDYs
Plus, the “Billboard” Country Music Summit, Cold River Records, WSM-FM PD exits, and “The Atlantic” loves Nashville.
Category: Featured
Underwood Makes Film Debut In “Soul Surfer”
Carrie Underwood’s first major motion picture, Soul Surfer, will premiere April 8. She plays a church youth group leader in the real-life story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack. The trailer is available on EW.com. AnnaSophia Robb (Bridge to Terebithia) plays Hamilton, and her parents are played by […]
Hot Schatz PR and Noise New Media Join Forces
Hot Schatz PR and Noise New Media are teaming up to expand their service offerings. The new partnership will combine Hot Schatz PR’s 18 years of experience in traditional media with Noise New Media’s web design, social media and fan engagement campaigns. The companies say it will help clients bring a consistent message to fans […]
Category: Featured, Sales/Marketing
Twitter Retaliation
Social media is an excellent tool for nurturing the celebrity-consumer relationship, but as this filter-free communication system becomes ubiquitous, it is also influencing star’s business dealings.
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