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Vevo pitches cable distribution to Comcast, Time Warner Cable
Popular music video site Vevo is considering developing a 24-hour TV network, and is also talking to Comcast ( Nasdaq: CMCSA ) and Time Warner Cable ( NYSE: TWC ) about delivering content to cable
Universal Music Group tunes up 'Six-String' app
Universal Music Group announced the introduction of Six-String, a premium iPhone application promising a virtual guitar experience incorporating original master recordings of chart-topping hits.
Netbiscuits bolsters UMG's direct-to-consumer efforts
Universal Music Group announced it will team with mobile publishing platform Netbiscuits to expand its direct-to-consumer mobile content and services. Per terms of the agreement, UMG will leverage
UMG teams with FreeAllMusic.com for free downloads
Universal Music Group announced an agreement with ad-sponsored digital music service FreeAllMusic.com to offer free, legal downloads from the label's massive catalog. Thousands of UMG tracks are now
Nokia to stream exclusive Rihanna live event
Nokia announced an agreement with Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Music Group International to launch Nokia Play 2010, a new global music partnership that will kick off Nov. 16 when the
Vevo seeking funding at $300M valuation
Vevo, the Hulu-like online music video collaboration between YouTube and music studios Universal Music and Sony Music, is attempting to raise funds for its launch at a $300 million valuation,
UMG expands mobile distribution deal with INgrooves
Universal Music Group announced it will expand its partnership with INgrooves, with the digital distribution, marketing and promotion services provider now handling distribution of all UMG mobile
Bravado signs content deal with the Rolling Stones
Music merchandising firm Bravado announced an agreement with rock and roll icons the Rolling Stones to create a series of integrated products spanning the physical, web and mobile platforms. Per
Orange debuts music service for prepaid subscribers
European mobile operator Orange announced an agreement with Universal Music Group and British free-to-air television channel 4Music to introduce Monkey, touted as the first pay-as-you-go mobile music
Virgin Media, Universal team for unlimited music downloads
Virgin Media announced an agreement with Universal Music Group to introduce a new digital music service promising DRM-free unlimited downloads optimized for any MP3-compatible device, including
