by Grab Media, a blinkx company
Pandora can't catch a break, it seems. Just weeks after the streaming radio service escaped paying higher royalties to songwriters, record companies and musicians have sued it in a New York court for allegedly violating state copyright laws by refusing to pay for older song recordings. The suing parties claim that Pandora is both depriving artists of income and wielding an "unfair advantage" over on-demand competitors like Rdio and Spotify, which have no choice but to negotiate royalties for classic tracks. Pandora says it's looking at the claims, and it hasn't provided a formal response so far.
Read more "Home," Starring Rihanna, Is The First 3D Animated Film Starring A Black Character
by Grab Media, a blinkx company
We had a black president TWO TIMES before we had an animated 3D movie with a black character as the lead: In November, DreamWorks' Home , based on Adam Rex ’s book The True Meaning of Smekday , will be the first. The film features Rihanna's vocals portraying a teenage girl named Tip, with Jim Parsons lending his voice to an alien named Oh.
Read more Samsungs Milk Music Streaming Service Will Add Premium Subscriptions
by Grab Media, a blinkx company
Samsung launched Milk Music last month seemingly out of nowhere, a music streaming service to compete with Pandora, Spotify, Beats Music and countless others already on the market. The draw of Milk Music appeared to be its lack of subscription fees, but an infographic posted on the Samsung Tomorrow blog reveals that the ad-free basic service was only a limited time offer, and a $3.99/month premium service is coming soon. Powered by Slacker, Milk Music already houses more than 13,000,000 songs on its 200+ stations.
Read more SungardASVoice: Three Things Businesses Can Learn From The Decline Of American Idol
by Grab Media, a blinkx company
Thirteen years into its prime-time run, “American Idol is a brand in decline. But the kinds of things the show can doand, in some cases, is doingto change its fortunes can serve as an example to other businesses, as well. So, what can businesses learn from “American Idols downward slide? Experts say lessons include: Stay distinctive; listen to your critics; and constantly reassess your brand. Branding expert Karen Post says "Most brands get stale over time, especially if your audience is impacted by trends, fashion and pop culture. American Idol is feeling like a light blue leisure suit instead of an ‘it persona in the latest runway look. Brands need to stay relevant.”
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