Latest news releases for Entertainment Merchandising from Billboard Publicity Wire 2008-08-28T09:23:37Z http://billboard.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://billboard.prweb.com/atom10/bbmerchandising.xml 2008-08-26T14:09:14Z The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm 2008-08-11T06:10:01Z Thumbplay® (www.thumbplay.com), the #1 mobile entertainment destination in the U.S.*, today announced that it is working with MTV to enhance and manage its mobile personalization offerings for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Tr3s. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm 2008-07-01T09:05:01Z The musicians’ fight for free, legal tablature (a form of text-based music notation) has finally paid off. Today MXTabs.net officially launched as the world’s first free, legal tablature network, providing guitarists, bassists and drummers with an online community in which to freely create tablature and share their knowledge of how to play tens of thousands of songs. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mxtabs/tablature/prweb1068454.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mxtabs/tablature/prweb1068454.htm 2008-06-11T00:49:28Z Toronto-based guitar slinger Sean Kelly will mark the U.S. release of his much anticipated third CD entitled, "One More Heart Attack," on July 29, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016944.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1016944.htm 2008-06-04T11:40:18Z ArtistData is a free service that allows artists and managers the ability to post information only once and have it updated across many online destinations simultaneously, including Eventful, Jambase, MySpace, Pollstar, PureVolume, ShowClix, VIRB and recently added Last.fm, Mojam and Musi-cal. ArtistData's synchronization network continues to expand and will soon include AmieStreet, Buzznet, Beta Records, Famecast, indie911 and Hoooka. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/artistdata/doubles_network_size/prweb999724.htm 2008-05-23T07:56:32Z Norm N. Nite, legendary radio host and author of "Rock On" to auction personal collection of classic rock memorabilia in The Legends of Radio Auction hosted by Backstage Auctions. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968924.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb968924.htm 2008-05-05T06:00:05Z Jango (www.jango.com), the fast-growing social music site, and Hearst Magazines today announced a cross-promotional partnership to develop co-branded online music widgets for Seventeen.com, the website of Seventeen, the nation's best-selling monthly teen magazine. Matching social music and editorial in a unique style, the new Seventeen.com widgets allow readers to publish content across social networks, blogs, and other online communities. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm 2008-04-03T04:15:01Z Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:RVEN) announced today that its licensee MADE IN AMERICA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC d.b.a. YOUNG AMERICA MUSIC USA .COM has signed "Radio Icon" CASEY KASEM to record a new spoken word music CD with GINA D(R) star of the worldwide hit television series 'GINA D'S KIDS CLUB(R).' The recording called "YOUNG AMERICA narrated by CASEY KASEM and featuring GINA D" was written and produced by executive producers Joey and Bernadette DiFrancesco with additional lyrics by Lorre Crimi and Frank Akrey, is part of a thirteen song collection. Plans are now underway for a June release that could make CASEY KASEM and GINA D America's first "Spoken Word Recording Idols." (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/casey_kasem/america/prweb828664.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/casey_kasem/america/prweb828664.htm 2008-03-22T08:43:52Z Sadiiya Rock set to close out Brooklyn Fashion Weekend's Fifth Season (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb793154.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb793154.htm 2008-01-15T05:00:27Z The current industry wide stalemate between music content providers who continue to control Digital Rights Management (DRM), on the one hand, and those who are calling for an all out open file sharing universe on the other, has done little in terms of moving the industry forward for the artists and fans caught in the middle. Music used to be about the interaction and connection between artists and fans, however, for nearly a decade both have been forced to buy tickets to an indefinitely postponed concert due to copyright issues. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jan 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/dirtbag/prweb627011.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/music/dirtbag/prweb627011.htm 2007-12-04T14:42:08Z As Forbes releases its 2007 Luxury Gift Giving Guide, The SuperStar Factory™ adds the ultimate in fantasy fulfillment. The season's gotta-have experience, for anyone who desires their own personal gold record, is The Musician's Fantasy Recording Experience™, where we turn once-in-a-lifetime dreams into reality. For "someone who has everything," this very special luxury gift is produced for the high-end of the vacation experience market. It's the real deal -- sure to provide the exhilaration of many lifetimes. (Billboard Publicity Wire Dec 6, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574014.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574014.htm 2007-11-13T17:35:41Z National music entertainment platforms available for sponsorship; genres to include R&B, rock and urban music. (Billboard Publicity Wire Nov 14, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569421.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb569421.htm 2007-10-22T08:20:48Z Mobile company uses next gen technology to become primary provider forentertainment industry. (Billboard Publicity Wire Oct 22, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Impact_Mobile/JumpTXTTM_ACCESS/prweb562924.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Impact_Mobile/JumpTXTTM_ACCESS/prweb562924.htm 2007-10-17T15:07:45Z Billboard, the world’s most comprehensive source of music, digital data and events, and Puretracks, a leading North American music download service provider licensed by all major record companies, today announced the launch of the Billboard digital music redemption platform for Billboard-branded pre-paid music download cards available at www.billboardgiftcard.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Oct 18, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Music_Download/digital_cards/prweb562228.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/Music_Download/digital_cards/prweb562228.htm 2007-09-27T11:22:53Z Front Gate Solutions today announced that is has brought the Outcasters Design team in house to compliment its ticketing, online store, and email marketing services with custom web and graphic design. Users of Front Gate's ticketing and online store software, such as concert venues, touring artists, sports teams, and festivals, will now benefit from custom design services that merge these solutions into well designed websites. The end result is a streamlined and efficient solution for clients looking for a highly integrated and professional presence on the web. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 28, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb557010.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb557010.htm 2007-09-05T04:49:18Z Anthill Trading welcomes The Hives to it's roster. Anthill will oversee all aspects of merchandising and licensing for the band. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 6, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb551262.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb551262.htm 2007-09-05T09:36:36Z AEROPLAN MUSIC STORE turns miles into music. (Billboard Publicity Wire Sep 5, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/HipDigitalMedia/Musicstore/prweb551303.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/HipDigitalMedia/Musicstore/prweb551303.htm 2007-08-08T12:42:31Z Online survey solicits opinions on strategies and challenges for incentive and promotion campaigns with digital music. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 9, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/HipDigitalMedia/2007PromoPoll/prweb545710.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/HipDigitalMedia/2007PromoPoll/prweb545710.htm 2007-08-08T14:13:04Z Summit to Commence with Promotores Unidos Showcase Featuring Live Performances by Betzaida, Pablo Montero, Inquietos Del Norte and More (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 8, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb545149.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb545149.htm 2007-08-02T14:30:00Z Reflects growth of digital delivery in redefined music marketplace. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 3, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb544461.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb544461.htm 2007-07-30T11:25:00Z The Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference, which explores the evolving musical experience, announces that Peter Standish, Sr. VP of Marketing, Warner Bros. Records will appear as a keynote "conversation with" at the conference, which takes place in San Francisco August 17 and 18, 2007. The Bandwidth Conference features leaders from the music, technology and media worlds. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 31, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb543435.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb543435.htm 2007-07-31T15:44:01Z YourMarbella.com celebrated today as it became Marbella's fastest growing web site. The site launched in Marbella only a few weeks ago yet the user base is growing daily and has passed the six hundred mark. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 31, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/marbella/growing/prweb543902.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/marbella/growing/prweb543902.htm 2007-07-26T19:55:24Z SKD now currently signed to Safari Sound Recording Corporation will release his debut album “Passion Beyond Reason” in March 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 27, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/SKD/Hip_Hop_Music/prweb542914.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/SKD/Hip_Hop_Music/prweb542914.htm 2007-07-03T00:35:25Z The featured Vans Warp Tour BBQ Band partners with Groove Rock Gear for hot new clothing line. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jul 2, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb537017.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb537017.htm 2007-06-27T07:07:14Z Hoodiny to Leverage Nielsen Sales Organization and Billboard Content to Strengthen Online Music Destination and Develop Ad-supported Communities for Music Labels (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 28, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb536334.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb536334.htm 2007-06-25T14:54:46Z Front Gate Solutions of Austin, TX today announced the launch of MerchManager™, a web-based e-commerce application that has been designed specifically for the entertainment industry. The solution enables artists, bands, festivals, film studios, sports teams and other event producers to sell t-shirts, hats, CDs and more from a privately branded online store. Organizations can either license the software to run their own operations or outsource store management and fulfillment operations to Front Gate Solutions' full service agency, Front Gate Tickets. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 27, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb535712.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb535712.htm 2007-06-07T15:14:31Z Legendary musician and New Orleans native Fats Domino sat at a one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby Grand 'Green' Piano while visiting the International House hotel in New Orleans. While there he serenaded the crowd by singing one of his all time classic hits "Ain't That a Shame" then signed the piano to support the recent initiative to rebuild New Orleans "green" and sustainable. The "Green" piano is made from wood legally harvested from areas that pose no threat to conservation valued forests or violate any civil rights. (Billboard Publicity Wire Jun 8, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb531926.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb531926.htm 2007-05-20T19:31:05Z Valerian takes on political corruption and social stupidity and rocks the listener's socks off while doing so in its new album, GUERILLA FIGHTING METHOD, released by Manhattan's acclaimed emerging independent label, City Canyons Records. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 23, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb527742.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb527742.htm 2007-05-16T01:19:19Z Music video social networking site AboveTheLine.TV (www.abovetheline.tv) will be providing up-to-the-minute news on the 16th Annual Music Video Production Association Awards taking place on May 16, 2007 as part of their promotion with Gorilla 4.0 Production Software (www.junglesoftware.com). Members will be able to track the winners of the evening through a live Twitter (www.twitter.com) feed which is accessible on the homepage of AboveTheLine.TV. (Billboard Publicity Wire May 16, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526858.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526858.htm 2007-05-02T15:04:44Z Top Industry Executives Discuss Creative Process at Two-Day Summit Presented By the Game Developers Conference and The Hollywood Reporter (Billboard Publicity Wire May 3, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb523730.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb523730.htm 2007-04-12T10:32:01Z Spider-Man fans can now star in their own video adventure - a photo-personalized video, "I Am the Amazing Spider-Man," - produced by PixFusion LLC (www.pixfusion.com), creator of personalized, branded video products, in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment and Spider-Man Merchandising L.P, using PixFusion's patented technology. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 13, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spider/pixfusion/prweb518620.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/spider/pixfusion/prweb518620.htm 2007-04-16T08:29:04Z Annual Pre-Awards party Showcases Billboard Latin Music Award Finalists (Miami, FL). (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 11, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518163.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb518163.htm 2007-04-09T10:53:59Z Billboard continues international expansion with launch in Russia--On sale April 20, 2007. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 10, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517593.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517593.htm 2007-04-03T09:14:02Z Siemens Corporation, which is sponsoring the prestigious Crystal College Basketball "Siemens Trophy" for the top ranked team in the ESPN/USA Today/Coaches poll took an online centric approach to marketing around this year's NCAA Tournament. Providing fans with online applications, a "Yahoo Widget" and a "Vista Gadget", real-time scores were sent to consumer desktops. The Siemens widget has also helped create support for the Jimmy V Foundation by enabling users to directly order a free bracelet orange rubber bracelet, each one representing a donation. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 4, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/siemens/desktop/prweb516434.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/siemens/desktop/prweb516434.htm 2007-04-02T11:20:32Z Anthill Trading has made a deal with the Zappa Family trust to oversee all merchandising efforts in relation to Frank Zappa, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention and Zappa Plays Zappa. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 4, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516012.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb516012.htm 2007-03-30T16:42:56Z Conference examines the latest marketing trends to reach teen influencers. (Billboard Publicity Wire Apr 2, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb515734.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb515734.htm 2007-03-23T16:50:48Z http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/melivespring/index.jsp [Billboard Mobile Entertainment Live!] 2007 in Orlando, FL (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 26, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514020.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514020.htm 2007-03-21T16:45:22Z Event to Take Place on March 26, 2007 in Orlando, FL (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 22, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513475.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513475.htm 2007-03-15T21:19:05Z --18-Member Panel to Provide Input for Billboard Touring Conference and Awards-- (November 15-16, 2007; New York City) (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 16, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb512153.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb512153.htm 2007-03-13T15:29:33Z The Official CTIA Mobile Entertainment Conference in Orlando--The 88 and David Martin to headline the MMA Mobile Entertainment Live! bash. (Billboard Publicity Wire Mar 14, 2007) Read the full story at http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb511535.htm http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb511535.htm