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The article features husband and wife Ambrosia Healy and Dennis Dennehy, the music production duo who both established themselves in music publicity in the early 1990s. Topics discussed include information on their first meeting, their career background, and their projects and their challenges in the music industry.

The article features the top international players in the music industry in 2022. Topics mentioned include the factors that contributed to the success of Universal Music Group, Warners Music Group, Disney Music Group, Concord Recorded Music, and Gallo Music Group, the key contributions of executives of each company, and the popular artists that each company has worked with.

The article looks at the history of the development of music medium beginning the 1930s. Philips launched an advertising and promotion drive for cassettes in the U.S. and the company even predicted that the market for equipment that can record and play back cassettes will reach millions. In the 1980s, cassette as a format struggled to attract audiophiles who preferred vinyl. In the 1990s, the value of compact disc sales surpassed that of cassettes.

Anti-piracy firm MediaDefender added to its PR woes last month when it was found to have launched what amounted to a denial-of-service attack against Revision3, a legitimate Internet TV service [...]

With the confirmation of Michael Mukasey as U.S. attorney general, the Task Force on Intellectual Property has now changed leadership three times since it was first formed in 2004 to [...]

Mexico is at a crossroads. The country that until just two years ago was consistently among the top 10 music markets in the world is suffering a dramatic in sales […]

MIAMI -- Despite continuing struggles against piracy, it was a year of cautious optimism for music in Latin America, with an increase in new-artist signings, the opening of digital stores [...]

Italy's fiscal police force the Guardia di Finanza has closed down labaia.it, a proxy site that enabled Italian users to access controversial Swedish BitTorrent tracker Pirate Bay. Italian Web users [...]

UNITED KINGDOM The Digital Economy Bill published Nov. 20 would, if adopted, oblige Internet service providers (ISP) to send warning letters to subscribers suspected of online piracy. It also contains [...]

While the recording industry has rarely been shy about voicing opinions about digital-related matters, its stance on the now-escalating debate over Internet neutrality has by and large remained strangely, well, [...]

MADRID -- The Spanish government faces a 'hot autumn of confrontation' with the creative industries if it doesn't get its act together on unauthorized downloading, says Joan Navarro, director of [...]

Latin music faces many of the same issues as other genres: a tough economy, the impact of online piracy, the closing of music retailers, the liquidation of distributor Handleman and [...]

German music publishers have called upon the federal government to implement a system to clamp down on illegal music downloading on the Internet. At the German Music Publishers Assn.'s annual [...]

TORONTO -- Hopes are rising regarding a deal between the Canadian recording industry and Internet service providers after one ISP broke ranks and offered talks on finding a self-regulated solution. [...]

The Internet service providers AT&T and Comcast outlined their efforts to work with the music industry to combat online piracy during a March 24 panel session at the Leadership Music [...]

Mexico is stepping up its fight against online music piracy, spurred by a surge in illegal downloads, as well as hopes that the country could soon get its first viable [...]

Recent legal setbacks in its fight against Internet piracy could increase pressure on the recording industry to re-examine its ad hoc approach to targeting file sharers. In late September, a [...]

HAMBURG -- German labels are hoping a hefty drop in illegal downloading means better times are around the corner for their troubled market. According to IFPI-affiliated labels association Bundesverband Musikindustrie, [...]

The IFPI is stepping up its campaign against Internet piracy in China. Legal proceedings were filed Feb. 4 by member labels against China's largest Internet company, Baidu, plus Web portal [...]

Spain is the European leader in illegal music downloads, a new report claims. Spanish computer users illegally downloaded more than 1.2 billion tracks in 2007, according to authors' and publishers' [...]

PARIS -- A groundbreaking agreement struck in France could provide a worldwide blueprint for fighting online piracy, IFPI chairman John Kennedy says. However, domestic opposition to the pact from consumer [...]

Labels body the Irish Recorded Music Assn. won a landmark ruling in the High Court in Dublin June 7 forcing six Internet service providers to reveal the names and addresses […]

The debate over whether digital rights management technology helps or hinders the digital music market is increasing in volume. Critics say DRM, as it exists today, makes digital music less [...]

TOKYO -- Laying down the law is good; enforcing it is better. That is the reaction from regional music industry players in Asia to the Chinese government's latest move to [...]

Swedish authorities say they have shut down the Pirate Bay, one of the world's largest and best-known facilitators of online piracy. ThePirateBay.com is a so-called pirate 'tracker' that directs people [...]

The RIAA and the Motion Picture Assn. of America have unveiled a new program to address online piracy by college students via local area networks at universities. The associations sent […]

The article reports how consumers can financially support musical artists in the digital age and avoid internet piracy of music. Topics include transactional costs of digital versus physical albums, and the long-term sponsorship benefits associated with social media websites. Also included a pictorial showing performers' revenues from various sources, depending on whether the artists are independent or associated with a record label.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the music industry for the week of January 16, 2010. A French government-commissioned survey recommended taxing internet search firms to subsidize industries which often have their copyrights violated by internet users. Country singer Faith Hill signed a contract with Red Light Management. Thumbplay, a ring tone provider, launched a subscription internet streaming music service.

The article presents news briefs about the sound recording industry. The closure of the web site Pirate Bay lessened the amount of global file sharing over the Internet, but illegal file sharing is increasing again. AT&T is one of the first advertising partners of Vevo, the music video joint venture between Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. Live Nation agreed to a sponsorship deal with 901 Silver Tequila, which was launched by singer Justin Timberlake and Diab importers.

The article discusses efforts to make internet service providers responsible for disconnecting users who download copyrighted material. A speech by Paul McGuinness, manager of the rock band U2, is described as giving additional impetus to such efforts. French legislation that would establish a "three strikes" approach to cases of copyright piracy is discussed. INSET: TOP FIVE GLOBAL STORIES OF '08.

The article reports on topics related to music as of September 28, 2013 including the rise of online piracy, the relase of the single "A Light That Never Comes," by Linkin Park on Xbox Music streaming service, and the global sales of the videogame "Grand Theft Auto V" (GTA V) on its opening day.

The article discusses a deal between media companies and Internet service providers (ISPs) that would require posting piracy warnings to U.S. broadband subscribers. Topics include an overview of the Copyright Alert System (CAS), which is intended to discourage subscribers from copyright infringement on peer-to-peer networks (P2P), such as LimeWire, concerns by media company executives that the system may be a little too late, and the widespread use of P2P.

The article focuses on music artists' tactics in getting debut albums ranked as number one on the Billboard 200 music list. Topics include the aggressive marketing and promotion done by artists and recording studios prior to the release of music albums, the impact of Internet piracy of music on music album sales, and the introduction of ticket/album bundles in which consumers buy concert tickets and albums at the same time.

The article focuses on the bootlegging of mixtapes in the music industry. Information is provided on rap mixtapes, which are often made as promotional items, and the money that is made off them that is not collected by the music artist, record label, or management company. It is noted that the song "I'm Flexin'" by T.I. has sold 2,000 copies but is not licensed by the record label for retail sale.

The article, part of a series on powerful music industry figures, profiles the career of Cary Sherman, chairman and chief executive officer of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), emphasizing his work preventing online piracy.

The article reports on efforts to combat the internet piracy of music in the U.S. as of December 2011, focusing on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the PROTECT IP Act in the Senate, which would allow the Department of Justice to disrupt piracy websites.

An interview is presented with Cary Sherman, the chairman and chief executive officer of the Recording Industry Association of America Inc. (RIAA). He discusses an agreement with internet service providers which was reached after several years of negotiation, concerns about whether legislation designed to combat internet piracy will infringe on civil rights, and performance royalties.

The article discusses the methods of anti-piracy company and Internet copyright policing unit Web Sheriff. Topics include comments by founder John Giacobbi, the company's approach to public relations with fans who post unauthorized music files, and Web Sheriff's work on behalf of celebrity clients such as Adele, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.

The article discusses anti-piracy measures under consideration by U.S. Internet service providers (ISPs) as of July 2011 to prevent unauthorized file sharing. Topics include punitive responses for user infringements such as limited bandwidth access and required copyright awareness classes; graduated-response programs; and peer-to-peer services.

An interview is presented with Lohan Presencer, the chief executive officer of the Ministry of Sound Group, a dance music firm. Presencer comments on the company's nightclub, and how this gives it an advantage over other record labels in terms of understanding dance club culture. He also discusses efforts to combat internet piracy, and the firm's Hed Kandi brand clothing line.

The article reports on a U.S. federal court ruling against the peer-to-peer network LimeWire, which found that it had violated copyright law by enabling music file sharing. It is noted that such rulings cannot eliminate internet piracy, but they are likely to deter entrepreneurs from attempting to establish online firms with a business plan based on flouting copyright law.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the global music industry for the week of October 16, 2010. Live music revenue in Germany declined in 2009, French efforts to combat internet piracy are described, and the choice of Dan Rosen to head two Australian music industry associations is noted.

The article reports on disputes in England and France over the costs of implementing regulations designed to combat internet piracy.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the Latin music industry for the week of October 9, 2010, including the band Local 34 winning the Vive tu Musica With 5 talent contest, and the closure of several internet piracy web sites by internet service providers in Brazil and Argentina.

The article presents an interview with former chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co., Michael Eisner. He talks about his decision to write the book "Working Together: Why Great Partnerships Succeed," Internet media piracy, and government regulations of online entertainment businesses. Eisner also comments on his investment in Veoh Networks.

The article presents news briefs related to the digital music industry for the week of September 4, 2010, with mention of comments by music manager Paul McGuinness on Internet service providers and Internet piracy, the online social network TalentMaven.com, and a paper by professor Mark Lemley on technology in content industries.

The article presents an interview with Will Page, the chief economist for the British performing rights society PRS for Music. He discusses a paper he wrote with business professor David Touve, which addressed the impact of broadband networks on internet piracy. Page suggests that issuing blanket licenses to internet service providers, as is done with radio and television, could be a solution to piracy concerns. He also notes that free streaming music services do not always compete with sales.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to the global music industry for the week of July 31, 2010. A Dutch legal case involving internet piracy and internet service providers is analyzed. The British authors group PRS for Music extended a deadline for consultation on a royalty rates review to October 31, 2010. Music retailer HMV was planning to relaunch its digital download store at the end of July 2010.

The article reports on efforts by the music industry to combat the prevalence of internet piracy in the U.S. Groups such as the National Music Publishers' Association and the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) were attempting to bring pressure on U.S. legislators to strengthen copyright protection laws.

The article presents an interview with Frances Moore, the chief executive officer of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. She discusses her views on the European Commission, anti-piracy legislation in France, and securing a performance right for terrestrial radio broadcasts in the United States.