Hypebot: SF MusicTech Summit, Music 2.0 Issues, Industry Cuts, Amazon vs. iTunes, Bravado Merchandise, Friends Connect, FanCorps & Gydget, eFan Finder

Music industry news from Hypebot:

From SF MusicTech Summit:
Venture Capital Talks Music
Digital Thought Leaders

Top 10 Issues Facing Music 2.0

Sony BMG cuts yield stronger financials.

EMI to cut 1000 additional jobs.

Help Wanted: Patrons & Champions. If the labels can't help, who will?

Free Music: Coldplay vs. Radiohead vs. NIN.

Music sites choosing Amazon over iTunes.

EU mobile Dada added mp3's from Sony BMG.

It was a good week for imeem: they passed Yahoo to hit #1 in streaming and joined Google's Open Social.

Nate "Danja" Hill dominated the SESAC Awards.

UMG ramps up Bravado Merchandise.

Google launches Friends Connect to make social networking free and portable across websites.

Fan Corps & Gydget team for fan engagement.

Live Nation & AdBrite launch eFan Finder.

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