Thursday, March 30, 2006


Bertelsmann May Pull Plug On Music To Avoid IPO
Billboard Radio Monitor - Mar 28 12:10 PM
COLOGNE, Germany -- To prevent an unwanted initial public offering, German media giant Bertelsmann AG is considering selling off its music business assets, including its 50% stake in Sony BMG Music Entertainment and its 100% unit BMG Music Publishing, sources familiar with the company's plans said Monday.Save to My Web

Look whos calling
The San Luis Obispo Tribune - Mar 30 12:13 AM
mmendoza@thetribunenews.com Out of Jessica Hickeys purse comes a funky beat that turns peoples heads. Next, the deep, raw voice of a man raps: "Cold coolin at a bar, and Im lookin for some action ..."Save to My Web

Zim restates revenues, buys U.S. ringtone company
Ottawa Business Journal - Mar 29 5:40 AM
Michael Cowpland's struggling Zim Corporation will re-state earnings for periods back to 2004, after adopting a new set of accounting rules for revenues from premium messaging transactions.Save to My Web