Social Media

Music-focused social networking destination Buzznet has now acquired Idolator, according to details confirmed Monday. The purchase price was not disclosed, though Idolator owner Gawker Media appeared interes... Read More...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Music remains an important part of the MySpace experience, and millions of bands have pages on the destination. For artists, that means greater connectivity with fans, an inexpensive mechanism for promotion,... Read More...

Seattle-based RIPL, a social networking startup that includes music and photo sharing aspects, recently grabbed a $2 million funding round. The Series A infusion was first tipped by private equity forum PEHu... Read More...

Music-focused social networking destination iLike has now reached 500,000 subscribers, according to a company announcement issued Wednesday. The company is part of a growing sector, one that also includes up... Read More...