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Startup iLike helps bands get the word out to fans

Seattle based music startup is using its base of 13 million registered users to help bands to get the word out to fans. Co-founder Hadi Partovi says,"Our overall directional statement is that we think we can become the largest and dominant fan community site." (read full story at: seattletimes.nwsource.com)
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  • by vic 426 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Comment: + -

    Myspace guys, you better watchout for iLike.com
  • by vic 426 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Comment: + -

    It is about time the musicians and artists have more options to directly reach fans and potential customers without a middle man.

    What is really funny that in this web 2.0 erra, major labels are still talking about sales of plastic (read CD's) going down and blaming the internet.

    It is like horse drawn buggies demise being blamed on the Ford's T-Model.

    Music and Entertainment market's realignment it long overdue and this time I guess the artist will be in the center, instead of being exploited and watching from sidelines.

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