RealNetworks back in the black, eyes Google tie-up Oct 30, 2009
RealNetworks launched an application in September allowing Apple Inc's iPhone and iPod Touch users to access the RealNetwork music service Rhapsody and the company is now working with Google Inc on a Web music search project. "We're very excited about the strategic impact of the new initiatives and the consumer uptake, but we think the monetization of these new initiatives will take a while to ramp up," Glaser said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Music blog to offer high-quality song streaming Oct 15, 2009
This is double the streaming rate for Napster and for RealNetworks Inc.'s Rhapsody and Microsoft Corp.'s Zune Pass subscription music services. It basically means that, as long as you have a good Internet connection, tracks should sound better through Mog. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
RealNetworks: Time to Sell Rhapsody? Sep 30, 2009
RealNetworks: Time to Sell Rhapsody ... RealNetworks: Time to Sell Rhapsody ... 80 on Sept. 28, but the company still faces a raft of challenges, many related to its subscription music business, Rhapsody. (BusinessWeek)
Smartphones Music to Industry's Ears Sep 30, 2009
RealNetworks just released an iPhone version of its Rhapsody subscription music service, marking the first time U.S. music fans can access on-demand streaming music from their mobile phones. Spotify just launched a similar app in Europe as well. (SmallBusinessComputing)
RealGames Introduces Federation of Studios, Provides Developers With No-Cost Solution to Reach Billions of Mobile Customers Sep 18, 2009
Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer, the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Outspark Appoints Niranjan Nagar as Chief of Game Operations Sep 15, 2009
com & RealNetworks and led the development of Rhapsody, an innovative and popular online digital music service. Mr. Nagar holds a M.S. in Computer Science from Drexel University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Karnatak University in India. (PR Newswire)
Apple Approves Rhapsody Streaming Music App Sep 11, 2009
If you were expecting drama over the Rhapsody iPhone app from RealNetworks, get ready for a disappointment: Apple has approved the application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Rhapsody subscribers everywhere are rejoicing, and analysts are weighing in on what this means for iTunes ... Rhapsody submitted its on-demand, streaming music application to Apple for review in late August. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
AP Top News at 1:41 p.m. EDT Sep 11, 2009
Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones. LOS ANGELES - RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States. (NJ.com -- News)
Real's Rhapsody music app arrives on iPhone Sep 11, 2009
Rhapsody just arrived on the iPhone and iPod Touch. The music app, which I've been trying for several days, lets Rhapsody subscribers access more than 8 million streaming songs from their handsets ... RealNetworks executive vice president Mike Lunsford says Rhapsody is thrilled to be the first "on-demand streaming music application " through the Apple App Store in the U.S.. (USA Today -- Tech)
Full Story » Sep 10, 2009
Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones by AP: Yahoo ... Rhapsody streaming app approved for iPhones ... RealNetworks Inc.'s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Rhapsody and MTV Set the Stage for Jay-Z's Latest Album, 'The Blueprint 3' Sep 1, 2009
Rhapsody and MTV Set the Stage for Jay-Z's Latest Album, 'The Blueprint 3. -- Rhapsody and MTV are the exclusive places to hear the new Jay-Z album, The Blueprint 3, starting September 1, nearly two weeks prior to official release date -- Rhapsody will be the exclusive retailer for The Blueprint 3 from September 8-10, prior to official September 11 release date -- Two exclusive bonus tracks will be available from Rhapsody on September 8 -- Rhapsody collaborates with Jay-Z on TV advertisements... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RealNetworks cuts 12 more jobs Aug 7, 2009
The jobs cut Thursday involved employees of RealNetworks and its Rhapsody America joint venture with. The layoffs represent about a half-percent of the company s overall work force, said Bill Hankes, a RealNetworks spokesman. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
TIGHT CREDIT AT REALNETWORKS Jul 31, 2009
RealNetworks Inc., the majority owner of the Rhapsody online music service, said credit-card rejections lowered subscribers in the second quarter ... Rhapsody subscriptions fell to 750,000 at the end of the period from 800,000 in the prior quarter, trimming music sales 8 percent, RealNetworks said ... Rhapsody is a venture with Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks. (New York Post -- Business)
RealNetworks Announces Preliminary Revenue and Impairment Charges for the Second Quarter of 2009 Jul 23, 2009
Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer, the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Most Popular Fairy Tale of All Time Serves as Inspiration for Rossini's La Cenerentola, Airing on Great Performances at the Met on PBS August 15 Jul 12, 2009
Metropolitan Opera Radio on SIRIUS XM Radio broadcasts both live and rare historical performances; the Met on Rhapsody on-demand service offers audio recordings; and the Met presents free liveaudio streaming of performances on its website once every week during the opera season with support from RealNetworks. The Met has launched several audience development initiatives, including Open House dress rehearsals, a popular rush ticket program, reduced ticket prices, Gallery Met, and an annual... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Napster cuts price and adds 5 downloads May 19, 2009
To date, subscription services like Napster's and RealNetworks Inc's Rhapsody have taken a relatively small share of music dollars. "Our partners recognize that the way we can all earn value from this is to substantially grow the paid subscription model," said Gorog. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
THE TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's... Apr 7, 2009
com to sell music, pitting them against its previously exclusive downloading partner, Rhapsody, owned by RealNetworks. Last. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
