A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

7digital is an innovative London based company, established in 2004 - we sell MP3s to end consumers throughout Europe and North America, and our B2B business is a flexible and robust rights + technology platform. We are live in sixteen European and North American territories with 22M tracks from all four major labels and indies, local currency and language -- we also have a broader reach with 30 total global markets with a mix of indie and major label music. We are very partnership-oriented and are powering the central music experiences for many enterprise level partners including Toshiba, Samsung, BlackBerry as well as brands, agencies, music partners and start ups. As a company, we are music lovers and are pleased to work with all of the major and independent labels in our markets, and seek to make legally licensed music convenient and simple for end users and business partners.

Bandzoogle is the most effective platform for musicians to build their website and manage their direct-to-fan marketing and sales. Independent and DIY musicians can create a pro and fully functional website without having to code anything or hire expensive designers. They can add features like mailing list management and e-mail blasts, centralized Facebook/Twitter/Myspace updates, blogging and detailed fan analytics. With Bandzoogle, artists can also quickly build an online store to sell their digital and physical goods, at no commission. Bandzoogle is free to try, and offers affordable monthly subscriptions plans, with the best support in the industry.

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What is drip.fm℠? drip.fm is a platform that connects content creators and their fans. It's also a way for content creators to earn consistent revenue, so that they have the confidence and freedom to make long term decisions. The idea was born out of a request from our fans (Ghostly International) to give them an easy and convenient way to automatically receive all of our releases, and dig into our back catalog. Is it a Store or Music Streaming Platform? It's neither. Though streaming music is part of the service, you also get to keep everything sent to you. And content creators can distribute far more than just music. Think of it like a re-imagination of the fan club. How Pricing Works for Fans Each label in the system chooses their membership fee. Fees are collected via credit card on a recurring basis. Members can cancel at any time, and any content they receive during membership is theirs to keep, forever. How Pricing Works for Labels and Artists The drip.fm platform is free for labels to use – there are no sign up costs or usage fees. We only make money if you make money, which is done through a revenue share on sales. How Much Can Labels Charge? Labels can charge any fee they wish, and distribute content as frequently as they like. How Do Artists Get Paid, and How Often? We pay our partners on a monthly basis for subscription revenue collected each month, less our service fee. How Can I Sign My Label Up? We're currently in a closed beta. Sign up at our home page to receive an invite as we begin bringing labels into the system.

eMusic is a digital music service for independent-minded music lovers. eMusic Members sign up for a monthly subscription that allows them to discover, download and own music. eMusic also sells downloadable audio books from all major audio book publishers. Headquartered in New York with an office in London, eMusic is available in the U.S., Canada, the E.U., Norway and Switzerland. eMusic.com Inc. is owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc. For more information, visit www.eMusic.com.

The world’s #1 music store. And more. What makes the iTunes Store such a hit? Over 13 million high-quality, DRM-free songs priced at just 69¢, 99¢, or $1.29 each. Visit the iTunes Store on your computer, iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Browse around and have a listen. Preview a song before you buy it and get recommendations based on music you love.

MediaNet’s world-class technology platform, MN Open, offers an API and easy to use web components that deliver a set of powerful music and media content capability including streams, downloads, media search, contextual matching and other media discovery tools to engage end users while keeping them on your website or application longer to maximize revenues. Originally founded as MusicNet, a service provider that powered music destinations for major brands, the company was driven forward working with major and indie labels, publishers and licensees to advance digital music usage, developing relationships with customers both large and small looking for new ways to engage end users, and to forge into other areas of content. MediaNet is privately-held and is headquartered in Seattle with offices in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Record Store Day celebrates the culture of independent record stores year-round by playing host to in-store events / performances, signings and special product releases on a global scale It is managed by the Music Monitor Network and organized in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS), the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS). Record Store Day takes place annually on the third Saturday of April.

Zune is your all-in-one personal, portable digital entertainment experience. Zune players, software and online services work together to bring your digital music to life.

Zune portable media players. Super slim and ultraportable, Zune players come in a variety of sizes and colors ranging from 4 GB to 120 GB; Zune Pad touch controls , a high-resolution color screen, wireless capabilities and an FM tuner are included in every device. Tag songs from FM radio and use the built-in wireless feature to download music directly to your device, share music and pictures with friends, and wirelessly sync with your PC.

Zune software. Keep your music, video, photos and podcasts organized and easily accessible. Zune learns what you love and recommends music you will like and people who share your tastes. Even without a Zune device, the Zune software is a powerful, fun and free way to bring all your entertainment together on your Windows-powered PC.

Zune Marketplace online store. Editorial features including playlists, recommendations and custom channels help you explore more than 4 million songs, more than 80 percent of which are available as digital rights management (DRM)-free MP3s; more than 9,500 music videos; more than 6,000 episodes of popular TV shows; and more than 10,000 audio and video podcasts.

Zune Social online music community. Connect with like-minded fans and share music via the Zune Card, a real-time playlist of your favorite and recently played tracks that lives on the Web, in your Zune software and on your Zune device.