Led Zepp go digital
Led Zeppelin will make their entire back catalogue available via legitimate download platforms next month, with Verizon Wireless also offering their music as ringtones and downloads.…
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US mobile content firms merge
US mobile content company Motricity is taking over the mobile assets of rival InfoSpace, which will see it manage services for 11 of the top 13 US mobile firms.…
Bob Marley ringtones dispute continues
The Marley family's dispute with Universal and Verizon over exclusive Bob Marley ringtones continues, with Universal now allowing other platforms to distribute them.…
Marley estate threatens legal action over Universal and Verizon ringtones deal
The Bob Marley estate is reportedly planning legal action against Universal Music Group and Verizon Wireless over a ringtone deal, claiming Universal lacked the rights.…
MTV ends Urge download service and partners with Rhapsody
MTV Urge is shut down and MTV US is partnering with Real's Rhapsody, which will relaunch as Rhapsody America with a mobile extension via Verizon Wireless.…
Verizon Wireless secures AC/DC back catalogue exclusive
Verizon Wireless has secured exclusive rights to AC/DC's back catalogue until March next year, offering full album downloads and mobile ringtones.…
Akon declared highest-selling master ringtone artist ever
Akon's label SRC says he has the highest cumulative master ringtone sales of any artist, above 11 million, despite Verizon Wireless earlier dropping him.…
Verizon pulls out of Stefani sponsorship over Akon routine
Verizon Wireless has withdrawn sponsorship of the Gwen Stefani tour after footage of support act Akon dancing with a teenage fan surfaced online.…
MusicNet appoint mobile man
MusicNet has appointed Ted Casey from Verizon Wireless as Senior VP Business Development and Partner Relations, to expand its services into mobile.…
Verizon and MySpace launch unsigned bands competition
Verizon Wireless and MySpace are running a competition for an unsigned band to distribute music via the mobile firm's VCast platform.…