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Buzznet Confirms Stereogum Purchase

April 6, 2008

Buzznet has now confirmed its acquisition of Stereogum, a top music blog. The content mesh makes sense for Buzznet, a music-focused social networking destination. "This acquisition is a perfect fit for us a... Read More...

Facebook Dives Into Music; Competitor Lies Within

February 28, 2008

Facebook has now stepped up its music ambitions, though the biggest competitor may not be MySpace. On Thursday, the Palo Alto-based Facebook revealed its music section, which allows artists to create special... Read More...

Eleven Seven Strikes iLike Deal, Slithers Into Facebook

December 11, 2007

Eleven Seven Music has now secured a strong position within Facebook, thanks to a well-chosen deal involving iLike. The label tie-up, which first surfaced last week, involves promotions for a number of Eleve... Read More...

Univeral Music Not Double-Dipping Imeem, Source

December 10, 2007

Universal Music chief Doug Morris is not double-dipping on Imeem after all, according to information shared with Digital Music News on Monday. Over the weekend, Imeem disclosed its licensing deal with Univer... Read More...

Social Networking Surge Continues, Monetization Questions Remain

November 18, 2007

As social networking destinations continue to explode, the rules are being rewritten on music promotion and discovery. But questions continue to linger on the best ways - if any - to monetize the action. ... Read More...

Executive Shuffle: Buzznet, NPR Digital Media

October 15, 2007

At least one AOL Music executive jumped ship before a massive cutback announcement on Monday. Fast-growing, music-focused social networking destination Buzznet recently announced the arrival of Scott Boyd, a f... Read More...

Rumblings Emerge on Stepped-Up Facebook Music Initiative

October 7, 2007

Facebook may be pondering a stepped-up music play, according to information circulating across multiple sources. Facebook-focused blog allfacebook.com first pointed to the initiative, quoting an "extremely r... Read More...

Finetune Pushes Facebook Application, Spins Social Playlisting

September 26, 2007

As Facebook continues to grow, its larger network is attracting new users and third-party applications alike. Of course, music is a major part of the online experience, especially on social networking destin... Read More...

Apple Jumps Into Widget Game, Spins Portable iTunes Apps

August 12, 2007

Apple is the latest to capitalize on a consumer appetite for portable media applications, one tearing across social networking destinations and blogs. The company is now offering a trio of iTunes-related wid... Read More...

Researcher Questions Social Networking Sales Plays

July 10, 2007

Social networking destinations are great for mingling with friends, but they may not be the best launchpads for ecommerce initiatives. A recent report by JupiterResearch questioned whether buyers en masse ar... Read More...

Industry Assesses MySpace Selling Power, Early Data Trickles In

April 8, 2007

Music has always been an integral part of the MySpace experience, and millions of bands have pages on the destination. The platform has been home to a diverse range of musicians, from underground indie artist... Read More...

Music, Photo Sharing Startup Grabs Early Funding Round