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Spanish Biz Urges Reform Of Cultural Export Bodies
February 08, 2010 - Global
Spain appears to be far behind neighboring countries such as France in this institutional support, and there is a "need for internal coordination to improve the substance and quality" of this cultural task, according to a new report. » Full Story
Canciones Nacionales, Rondor Music Ink Administration Deal
February 05, 2010 - Latin
Canciones Nacionales, the publishing arm of Latin alternative label Nacional Records, has reached an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Rondor Music. Canciones Nacionales was previously administered by Nettwerk. » Full Story
Briefs: Rock Band, Simpson, Brazilian Piracy Crackdown
February 05, 2010 - Digital and Mobile | Latin
Harmonix expanding into hip-hop?; Joe Simpson, father and manager of pop stars Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, signs deal for a comedy series at Nickelodeon; and more. » Full Story
Apodaca Promotions Wins $100K Judgment
February 05, 2010 - Latin | Legal and Management
Suit filed last year over use of the name of Colombian cumbia act La Sonora Dinamita. » Full Story
Mexican Gov't Targets Drug Songs With Legislation
February 04, 2010 - Latin
Mexico's ruling National Action Party aims to label narcocorridos and, surprisingly, many in the music industry are privately hailing the action. » Full Story
News Briefs: Liberman Broadcasting, Associated Press, Univision
February 04, 2010 - Latin
Liberman Broadcasting has purchased its eighth TV station, this time in Denver; the Associated Press and Univision Communications have partnered with Stanford University and the Nielsen Co. to survey Hispanics. » Full Story
Music Sales In Argentina Continue To Decline, Digital Rising
February 04, 2010 - Latin
Music sales in Argentina dipped for the second consecutive year, with 13.6 million units sold in 2009 compared to 16 million sold in 2008. But sales of digital formats continued to grow as part of the overall market. » Full Story
Voto Latino, iTunes Team To Boost Census Participation
February 03, 2010 - Latin
Anyone who pledges to be counted in the Census gets 25 free downloads. » Full Story
Live Nation Confirms 2010 'Los Tres' Line-Up
February 03, 2010 - Touring | Latin
Live Nation will announce today (Feb. 3) details of this year's "Los Tres" tour, a nine-city U.S. tour that will feature Mexican superstars Alejandro Fernández, Marco Antonio Solís and Joan Sebastian. » Full Story
Joaquin Sabina Scores Spain's Top-Selling Album
February 03, 2010 - Global | Retail
Only three albums sold more than 100,000 units in Spain in 2009, according to figures released by labels' association Promusicae. » Full Story
News Briefs: Mega TV, Alejandro Sanz, White Lion
February 02, 2010 - Latin
Spanish Broadcasting System’s Mega TV network will broadcast the DirecTV Mas-produced Alejandro Sanz special, "Mas Alla del Paraiso"; Tego Calderon and Cosculluela will headline a Mar. 25 concert celebrating the 15th anniversary of White Lion Records. » Full Story
Usher, Shakira, Alicia Keys Set For NBA All-Star Game
February 02, 2010 - Rock and Pop
Performances, an exclusive video and a push in 600 Regal Cinemas are among the music-based promotional strategies employed by the NBA for this year's game. » Full Story
Sony Preps 'Supernatural' Re-issue
February 02, 2010 - Latin
Santana's "Supernatural" will be re-issued as a two-volume set with unreleased tracks Feb. 16. » Full Story
Kenny Cordova Named Creative VP At UMPG
February 02, 2010 - Latin
Most recently director of SESAC Latina's Miami office, Cordova moves to UMPG following the promotion of Rafael Artero. » Full Story
Hispanic Media Outreach for Haiti Unprecedented
February 01, 2010 - Latin
As horrific images of Haiti flashed across the screens, murmurs of recognition floated through the audience at Univision Network's live celebrity telethon, many people nodding as they recalled disasters in their native countries. » Full Story
Market Profile: Miami-Ft. Lauderdale
February 01, 2010 - Latin
As the market gears up to host its 10th Super Bowl, Spanish-language outlets continue to expand content. » Full Story
Premios De La Musica Nominations Unveiled
February 01, 2010 - Global
Pop-rock band Fito & Los Fitipaldis have been nominated for six awards in the 14th Premios de la Musica gala, which will take place in Madrid on March 4. » Full Story
La Quinta Estación, Calle 13 Among Early Grammy Winners
January 31, 2010 - Latin
Few surprises were in store Sunday in the Latin category at the 52nd Grammy Awards. » Full Story
Armando Manzanero, Jorge Luis Piloto To Be Honored By ASCAP
January 29, 2010 - Latin
Two of Latin music's most prolific writers, Armando Manzanero and Jorge Luis Piloto, will be honored during ASCAP's 18th annual Latin Music Awards. » Full Story
Report: More Hispanics On Web, Prefer Content In English
January 28, 2010 - Latin
A new survey of Hispanics online finds that the number of Hispanics accessing the web has grown significantly - outpacing the U.S. general population. » Full Story
Latin Briefs: Angel Kaminsky, Universal, Juanes
January 27, 2010 - Latin
Angel Kaminsky joins Universal Music Latin America; BMI to honor Juanes. » Full Story
Promusicae Laments 'Blood-Curdling' Spanish Sales Decline
January 27, 2010 - Global | Legal and Management
Spanish labels body Promusicae believes the only hope of survival for Spain's crumbling music business is that the government delivers on its proposed anti-piracy legislation. » Full Story
@MIDEM: Spain's SGAE Unveils 360 Project
January 27, 2010 - Global | Publishing
Spain's authors' and publishers' collecting society SGAE has presented its new integral project for the music, cinema and theater sectors called SGAE 360, during the MIDEM trade fair. » Full Story
Daddy Yankee Formally Announces Deal With Sony Music Latin
January 26, 2010 - Latin
Daddy Yankee formally announced his new distribution and licensing deal with Sony Music Latin during a press conference on Jan. 26 in Miami. » Full Story
Billboard.biz Q&A: Diana Rodriguez, Senior VP of Capitol Latin
January 26, 2010 - | Latin
As the recently appointed senior VP of Capitol Latin, Diana Rodriguez is the first woman to head a U.S. Latin label » Full Story




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