In essence, the record labels say radio stations are receiving free content that drives listeners to a particular station, while the radio stations respond that by playing that content, record labels receive free advertising and publicity that leads to new consumers and increased sales of their recorded music product.
Much of that has to do with the strange economic incentive system in the music business--acts keep most of the money made on tour, while record labels keep most of any money made from record music sales.
The latter came about thanks largely to the efforts of Steve Jobs, who was able to play record labels off against each other and eventually stock his virtual record store with over 26 million songs.
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But the so-called "Big Five" record labels, which control 85 percent of U.S. record sales, say built-in copy protection is the only way they can safeguard their music from freeloading downloaders.
Other Orchard software allows record labels to publicize artist news, tour photos and other information.
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She expects media player makers to greater exploit Apple's tense relationships with record labels.
Two major record labels have opened up a new front in the war against online piracy.
Record labels grumbled at being strong-armed over song prices by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
Warner Music has slashed staff numbers, merged individual record labels and cut its roster of artists.
The rest of the awards largely honoured record labels, distributors, promoters, and other background figures.
The result of that trial was the awarding of damages to the major US record labels.
Major record labels weren't exactly beating a path to his door to get it recorded.
Even independent record labels or booking agents struggle to provide insurance for their employees.
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The firm represents numerous artists and record labels such as Busta Rhymes, Stained and Capitol Records.
Hundreds of record labels and stores, dozens of film and TV production companies have closed.
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Independent record labels had forced a review on competition grounds and may appeal again.
Until now, this marketing strategy has been exploited more often by basketball shoe makers and record labels.
So will record labels, TV networks and film studios frustrated with Apple's leverage in iTunes contract negotiations.
Such a project has been almost inevitable as record labels scramble for answers to declining album sales.
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Pop singer Katy Perry had been dropped by three record labels before she finally broke through.
But many other record labels have issued fine music only to go bust because of poor business decisions.
There are always comedians who will work hard and get noticed by agents and managers and record labels.
Obviously, record labels want radio companies to pay them performance royalties, and radio companies have traditionally opposed the idea.
Record labels have faced dire times ever since disrupters like Napster and other Web sharing sites shook the industry.
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There's no official count, but he estimates that between 2, 500 and 5, 000 amateurs started up record labels last year.
Steve Gordon, former Director of Business Affairs for Sony Music, blames big record labels for obstructing music subscription deals.
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Working against the record labels is a plethora of other online music promoters.
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Cost-cutting will involve rationalising record labels (and artists), closing offices, and shedding executives.
On the other hand, the iPod accelerated the decline in CD sales and shifted power from record labels to Apple.
He went through three record labels in the last decade, but only tasted success when he decided to go indie.
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