Social networking and user generated content in 2007 review
A review of 2007 finds Facebook overtook MySpace for social networking, while Imeem signed licences with the majors and YouTube faced takedown pressure from content owners.…
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Last.fm back Lucky Soul for Christmas number one
Last.fm is encouraging its users to push Lucky Soul's 'Lips Are Unhappy' to Christmas number one, with a 17 Dec release bundled with a cover of 'Lonely This Christmas'.…
Last.fm scrobbles BBC radio
Social music site Last.fm will track music played on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, 6Music and 1Xtra, with Radiohead the most played artist on 6Music in the first week.…
CBS chief makes Last.fm comments
CBS chief Les Moonves has hinted that Last.fm's social networking features could expand and its recommendation system could extend to TV and film.…
SonyBMG sign up to Last.fm
SonyBMG has signed an international content deal with Last.fm, joining EMI and Warner, after the service was bought by CBS last month.…
Bowie and Beastie Boys win at Web Awards
David Bowie and the Beastie Boys were among the winners at the Webby Awards in New York, with Last.fm taking music category honours.…
CBS acquire Last.fm
US media group CBS has acquired Last.fm for $280 million, with the London-based service continuing to be run by its three founders.…
CBS to buy Last.fm
The LA Times reports US media group CBS is set to announce it has bought London-based music recommendation service Last.fm.…
Last.fm add videos
Last.fm is adding music videos from UK indies including Ninja Tune, Domino and Warp, with EMI and Warner content expected, putting it in competition with YouTube.…
Last.fm soft launch subscription service
Last.fm has quietly soft-launched an ad-free subscription at $3 a month, and co-founder Martin Stiksel says talks with EMI and Warner about mash-up licences are ongoing.…
The Orchard enter into deal with Last.fm
Independent digital aggregator The Orchard has licensed its catalogue to social music network Last.fm, giving users access to independent music.…
Viacom said to be bidding for Last.fm
Rumours suggest Viacom could be close to buying London-based Last.fm, though the company is not in any hurry to sell.…