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Heute um 5 Eastern Time kommen die neuesten Quartalszahlen.
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ress Release

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye to Report First Quarter 2001 Results, Hold Investor
Teleconference, On April 26, 2001

SEATTLE, April 23 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD - news), a
leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, today announced that on April 26,
2001, after the close of the regular session of the Nasdaq stock market, it will report first quarter 2001 financial results and
discuss the Company outlook.

Loudeye management will conduct a teleconference at that time. The public is invited to listen in on this teleconference.
Loudeye management will open the call with a discussion of financial and operating results in the quarter, discuss the Company
outlook and end the call with a question and answer session.

Information regarding the first quarter 2001 financial results conference call and webcast is as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2001
Time: 5:30 p.m. eastern / 2:30 p.m. pacific
Call-in info: 888-423-3271 (live domestic)

800-475-6701 (for domestic replay; code 582649)

612-288-0329 (live international)

320-365-3844 (for int`l. replay; code 582649)

Audio Webcast: 5:30 pm eastern / 2:30 pm pacific; live and archived

Webcast from http://ir.loudeye.com and

http://biz.yahoo.com/cc/, among other locations on the

internet.

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Thursday April 26, 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye Reports First Quarter Results

Restructuring Complete; Company Focused on Executing Digital Music Strategy

SEATTLE, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD - news), a leading provider of services
and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2001. Loudeye will hold an investor teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss the results and Company
outlook. Details for the teleconference are provided below.

Financial Results

Loudeye`s first quarter revenues increased 17% to $1.9 million from $1.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The Company
reported a net loss of $8.5 million, or $0.22 per share, compared with a net loss of $5.7 million, or $0.19 per share, in the
year-ago quarter, before non-cash charges related to the amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation, and
excluding the previously announced special charges related to the restructuring of its operations. These results are presented
in ``pro forma as-adjusted`` formats in the attached tables and in the text of prior quarterly releases.

As previously announced, Loudeye recorded a special charge in the first quarter of $14.6 million, approximately $800,000
of which is the cash component related primarily to severance for positions eliminated during the quarter. The balance of the
special charge relates to non-cash asset write-downs, primarily goodwill and other intangibles associated with Loudeye`s
1999 acquisition of Alive.com and certain surplus video production equipment. Including amortization of intangibles,
stock-based compensation and the special charges, the Company reported a net loss of $26.2 million, or $0.68 per share,
compared with a net loss of $10.5 million in the year-earlier quarter, or $0.35 per share as adjusted for preferred stock
conversion.

The Company ended the quarter with $83 million, or approximately $2.00 per share, in cash and short-term investments. In
addition to normal operating requirements, first quarter cash uses included a total of approximately $5 million for acquisitions
of DiscoverMusic and certain technology assets from OnAir Streaming Networks, as well as severance related payments.

Loudeye Enters New Phase of Growth

Commenting on the quarter, Loudeye Chief Executive Officer John T. Baker said, ``While we are pleased to have modestly
exceeded revenue and adjusted net loss expectations for the quarter, the real story is our recent restructuring and renewed
focus on execution. Loudeye has been completely overhauled during the last six weeks with reorganized operating divisions,
key senior management changes, integration of acquisitions and a clear focus on being the premier services and infrastructure
provider for authorized digital music distribution.``

``After many months of uncertainty, the digital music industry is more energized than ever before,`` Baker said. ``Recent new
venture announcements by the major record labels and others create new opportunities for Loudeye to provide
technological infrastructure services. We are making excellent progress expanding our relationships with the major music
companies.``

``Loudeye envisions that the future of digital music will encompass all forms of distribution, including online, broadcast,
wireless, cable and satellite. We are building a model that leverages our digital music assets, technology prowess, media
company relationships and rich customer knowledge,`` Baker concluded.

Forward Looking Guidance
-- Second quarter 2001. The Company currently expects second quarter
revenues to be approximately equal to or slightly ahead of the
year-earlier second quarter`s $2.6 million. Net loss per share,
excluding the effect of special charges and other non-cash charges
related to the amortization of intangibles and stock-based
compensation, is anticipated to be in the range of $0.17 to $0.21
per share. The Company will record a special charge in the
second quarter of approximately $3 million related to the
April operational restructuring of which cash payments, primarily
related to severance for positions eliminated, will total approximately
$2 million.
-- Full year 2001. The Company reiterates its expectation for 2001
revenues to increase by 15% to 30% over the $11.5 million reported for
last year. Expense levels are expected to remain relatively flat on a
quarterly basis during the first half of the year and then decline in
the second half as cost savings associated with the operational
restructuring are reflected. Net loss per share before special charges
and other non-cash charges related to the amortization of intangibles
and stock-based compensation is anticipated to be in the $0.65 to
$0.75 range for the full year.


These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations as of today only and are based upon limited
available information which is dynamic and subject to risk and uncertainty. See forward-looking statements below. The
Company does not intend to update forward-looking statements until the next quarterly results announcement, other than
publicly available statements.

First Quarter 2001 Results Conference Call and Webcast Information

Loudeye management will conduct a conference call to discuss these financial results and the Company outlook. The public
is invited to listen in on this teleconference. Management will open the call with a discussion of financial and operating results
in the quarter, discuss the Company outlook and end the call with a question and answer session. Information regarding the
first quarter 2001 results conference call and webcast is as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 26, 2001
Time: 5:30 p.m. EDT / 2:30 p.m. PDT
Call-in info: 888-423-3271 (live domestic)
800-475-6701 (for domestic replay; code 582649)
612-288-0329 (live international)
320-365-3844 (for int`l. replay; code 582649)
Audio Webcast: 5:30 p.m. eastern / 2:30 pm pacific; live and archived
Webcast from http://ir.loudeye.com and
http://biz.yahoo.com/cc/ , among other locations on the
Internet.


About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye is a leading provider of authorized digital media solutions that empower today`s top media, entertainment and
Fortune 1000 companies to transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With offices in Seattle, New
York and London, Loudeye is building the infrastructure to support the next generation of digital media businesses. To learn
more visit http://www.loudeye.com or call 206-832-4000.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe
harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to
statements regarding (a) industry outlook, (b) digital music strategy, and (c) all statements relating to forward-looking
guidance. These statements are based on current trends and expectations. Actual events, results or developments may differ
materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Such
factors include: the possibility of adverse changes in the market for distribution of digital music that Loudeye serves, adverse
or uncertain legal developments with respect to copyrights surrounding the creation and distribution of digital music,
Loudeye`s ability to scale and support third-party technologies, pricing pressures and other activities by competitors; lack of
market acceptance for Loudeye`s products and services; and the acceptance and growth of streaming media technology in
general. More information about the risks and challenges faced by Loudeye is contained in Loudeye`s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and other documents filed by Loudeye from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available through the SEC`s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis
and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.

LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

PRO FORMA AS ADJUSTED(B)
For the three months For the three months
ended ended
March 31, March 31,
2001 2000 2001 2000

REVENUES:
Digital media
services $1,615 $1,551 $1,615 $1,551
Applications and
other 314 98 314 98
Total revenues 1,929 1,649 1,929 1,649

COST OF REVENUES:
Digital media services 3,081 2,134 3,081 2,134
Applications and other 190 36 190 36
Total cost of
revenues 3,271 2,170 3,271 2,170

Gross margin (1,342) (521) (1,342) (521)

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 2,670 1,313 2,670 1,313
Sales and marketing 2,612 2,776 2,612 2,776
General and
administrative 2,750 1,651 2,750 1,651
Stock-based
compensation 893 3,139 -- --
Amortization of
intangibles and
other assets 2,228 1,703 -- --

Total operating
expenses 11,153 10,582 8,032 5,740

Special charges 14,623 -- -- --

OPERATING LOSS (27,118) (11,103) (9,374) (6,261)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), net
Interest income 1,262 691 1,262 691
Interest expense (342) (110) (342) (110)
Total other income
(expense) 920 581 920 581

Net loss $(26,198) $(10,522) $(8,454) $(5,680)


Basic and diluted net
loss per share $(0.68) $(0.84) $(0.22) $(0.46)

Weighted average shares
outstanding
used to compute basic
and diluted net
loss per share 38,283,453 12,452,312 38,283,453 12,452,312

Basic and diluted pro
forma net loss per
share $(0.68) $(0.35) $(0.22) $(0.19)

Weighted average shares
outstanding
used to compute basic
and diluted pro
forma net loss per
share (C) 38,283,453 29,770,973 38,283,453 29,770,973


EBITDA (A) $(8,228) $(5,621)



(A) EBITDA, consisting of income before interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets, non-cash special
charges and stock-based compensation is a supplemental financial
measurement used by management as well as industry analysts, to evaluate
Loudeye`s operations. However, EBITDA should not be construed as an
alternative to operating income/loss (as an indicator of operating
performance) or to cash flows from operating activities (as a measure of
liquidity) as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.

(B) Pro Forma as adjusted amounts are derived from historical financial
statements excluding non-cash charges associated with stock-based
compensation, special charges and amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets. Pro forma as adjusted amounts are not intended to
replace amounts calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, rather they are a supplemental financial
measurement used by management and industry analysts to evaluate
Loudeye`s operations.

(C) Pro Forma basic and diluted net loss per share is computed based on
the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding giving
effect to the conversion of convertible preferred stock outstanding that
automatically converted at the completion of the Company`s initial public
offering (using the if-converted method from the original issue date).
Pro forma diluted net loss per share excludes the impact of stock options
and warrants as the effect of their inclusion would be antidilutive.


LOUDEYE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

March 31, December 31,
2001 2000
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $46,210 $51,689
Short-term investments 36,844 43,300
Accounts receivable, net 1,860 3,241
Prepaids and other current
assets 1,633 1,072
Total current assets 86,547 99,302

Property and equipment, net 15,150 15,955
Goodwill, net 337 9,785
Intangibles and other long-term
assets, net 15,061 7,634

Total assets $117,095 $132,676

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $1,383 $1,137
Accrued compensation and
benefits 1,384 1,247
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
withholding 323 307
Other accrued expenses 4,248 1,368
Deposits and deferred revenues 320 800
Current portion of long-term debt 5,164 4,425
Total current liabilities 12,822 9,284

Long-term debt, net of current portion 6,642 7,324

Total liabilities 19,464 16,608

EQUITY:
Common stock and warrants 192,599 185,609
Deferred stock compensation (2,616) (3,387)
Accumulated deficit (92,352) (66,154)

Total equity 97,631 116,068

Total liabilities and equity $117,095 $132,676

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SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

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Nach zwei Wochen harten Kampf
heute in den USA die 1,50 $ genommen.

Sieht nach schnellen 2 Dollarn aus.

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Heute waren wir mal eben bei 2 Dollar,
weil langjähriges Streaming-Abkommen mit AOL getroffen wurde.

Langsam füllt sich der Kunden-Bereich, der für Umsätze sorgt.


Hier die Meldung:


Wednesday May 30 11:19 AM ET

Loudeye to Provide Music Services to AOL

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Loudeye Technologies Inc. (NasdaqNM:LOUD -
news) on Wednesday said it had struck a deal to provide America Online,
the Internet unit of the world`s largest Web and media company, AOL
Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:AOL - news), with music services.

Shares of Loudeye climbed 40 percent, or 43 cents, to $1.51 in late
morning trade but were still off about 90 percent from year-earlier levels.

Under the multi-year pact, Loudeye will offer AOL music samples and
digital media services to support digital music content across certain AOL
properties such as its Internet radio service Spinner.com.

Seattle-based Loudeye will also provide the technology to encode
Spinner`s music library into digital form.

The company has struck similar pacts with other companies, including
EMI Recorded Music and Sony Music Entertainment earlier this month.

Shares of AOL Time Warner were last off 44 cents at $50.56 on the New York Stock Exchange (news
- web sites).


und:

Wednesday May 30, 7:00 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye Announces Agreement to Provide Digital Media Services and
Music Samples to America Online

SEATTLE, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD - news), a leading provider of services
and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, today announced an agreement with America Online, Inc., the
world`s leading interactive services company, under which Loudeye will provide America Online with music samples, music
catalog encoding and metadata services.

Under the multi-year agreement, Loudeye will provide America Online with music samples and digital media services to
support digital music content across certain AOL properties including AOL Music`s Spinner.com, the leading Internet radio
service. In addition to music samples, Loudeye will be providing comprehensive digital media services including the encoding of
Spinner`s music library. Additionally, Loudeye will provide the digital content metadata, enabling AOL to offer a more robust
music experience for its listeners.

``A critical part of AOL Music`s integrated music platform includes the power to enable a seamless and high-quality listening
experience,`` said Kevin Conroy, Head of AOL Music at America Online, Inc. ``Loudeye`s solutions will help provide us with
greater flexibility and enhance the audio quality of our programming across our range of music services.``

``The AOL agreement demonstrates Loudeye`s value to major media and entertainment companies seeking expertise and
technology to leverage digital media in their business,`` said John T. Baker, Loudeye chief executive officer. ``AOL demands
the highest quality experience for their users, and our digital media services and music samples will support that commitment
across digital music content.``

About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye is a leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content that empower today`s
top media, entertainment and Fortune 1000 companies to transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With
facilities in Seattle (headquarters), New York and London, Loudeye is building the infrastructure to support the next generation
of digital media businesses. Loudeye is also a leading provider of song samples, music metadata and album cover art.
Loudeye(TM) Sample Services supports more than 2.5 million samples to over 85 online music business customers including
Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, CDNOW, BMG Direct and Tower Records. To learn more, visit www.loudeye.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe
harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to
statements related to the performance, use and expected benefits and corresponding results using Loudeye digital media
services, including music samples, music catalog encoding and metadata services. These statements are based on current
trends and expectations. Actual events, results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in
forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Such factors include: the possibility of adverse changes
in the market for encoding and distribution of digital music that Loudeye serves, adverse or uncertain legal developments with
respect to copyrights surrounding the creation, reproduction and distribution of digital music, including song samples as well as
full-length songs, Loudeye`s ability to scale and support third-party technologies, pricing pressures and other activities by
competitors; lack of market acceptance for Loudeye`s products and services; and the acceptance and growth of streaming
media technology in general. More information about the risks and challenges faced by Loudeye is contained in Loudeye`s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, Quarterly Report on 10-Q for the quarter ended March
31, 2001 and other documents filed by Loudeye from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of
which are available through the SEC`s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.



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Das ist der hammer,
Kurs dürfte sich in 15 Minuten verdoppelt haben,
jetzt schon bid 2,12 $

Thursday June 7, 7:02 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Napster

Napster Selects Loudeye for Song Identification

Loudeye Integrates Fingerprint Technology With Licensed Metadata To Identify Copyrighted Music

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and SEATTLE, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Napster, the world`s largest file sharing service, and Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD -
news), a leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, have entered into a multi-year strategic agreement. Loudeye is
providing digital ``fingerprints`` and associated descriptive data, or metadata, to Napster for use in its planned membership service, which is slated to launch this summer.
Additionally, Loudeye`s service offering will support Napster`s compliance efforts to filter noticed copyrighted content from its current service.

Using fingerprint technology provided by Napster, Loudeye will generate unique digital signatures, or fingerprints, for a music catalog representing more than two million
tracks. Loudeye is providing this service by combining its catalog with new releases as part of its ongoing licensing relationships with the five major music companies and
several hundred independent labels. By integrating the descriptive metadata licensed from Loudeye, these fingerprints will allow Napster to verify the identity of files
shared on its network.

``Loudeye`s contribution is key to enabling Napster to create a membership- based file-sharing experience,`` said Napster CEO Hank Barry. ``Loudeye`s fingerprints and
metadata will ultimately help us track millions of unique music files on our service, so we can fulfill our commitment to compensate artists, songwriters, music publishers
and record companies.``

``The Napster agreement demonstrates the power and scalability of Loudeye`s digital music infrastructure and service capabilities,`` said John T. Baker, Loudeye chief
executive officer. ``Napster is committed to deploying sophisticated technology to build their business, and to protect the interests of copyright holders. I am delighted
that Loudeye is supporting those efforts.``

Napster has already received fingerprints and descriptive data from Loudeye and is working to implement fingerprint-based filtering. In addition to previously released
works, fingerprints and descriptive data for newly released material will be added on a weekly basis.

About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye is a leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content that empower today`s top media, entertainment and Fortune
1000 companies to transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With facilities in Seattle (headquarters), New York and London, Loudeye is building
the infrastructure to support the next generation of digital media businesses. Loudeye has music licensing agreements with the world`s five major record companies and
more than 800 independent labels. Loudeye is also a leading provider of song samples, music metadata and album cover art. Loudeye(TM) Sample Services supports
more than 2.5 million samples to over 85 online music business customers including Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, CDNOW, BMG Direct and Tower Records. To
learn more, visit www.loudeye.com.

About Napster

Napster is the world`s leading person-to-person file sharing community. Napster provides music enthusiasts with an easy-to-use, high quality service for discovering new
music and communicating their interests with other members of the Napster community. Napster`s software application enables users to locate and share music files
through a user-friendly interface, and features instant messaging, chat rooms, and Hot List User Bookmarks. In October 2000, Bertelsmann AG and Napster announced
the formation of a strategic alliance to further develop the Napster person-to-person file sharing service. In January 2001, edel Music and TVT Records joined the
alliance. Last year, Napster won several Wired Magazine Readers Rave Awards, including Best Music Site, Best Innovative Start-up, and Best Guerilla Marketing.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to statements related to Loudeye`s anticipated performance and service capabilities, and
Napster`s use, deployment and expected benefits and corresponding results using Loudeye`s metadata and fingerprint generation services. These statements are based
on current trends and expectations. Actual events, results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements due to a
number of risks and uncertainties. Such factors include: difficulties encountered in the rollout or the interoperability of third party technologies, adverse developments in
Loudeye`s and Napster`s relationship due to strategic, technological or business reasons, Loudeye`s ability to scale, support and respond effectively to third party
technologies, the possibility of adverse changes in the market for digital media services relating to digital music that Loudeye serves, adverse or uncertain legal
developments with respect to copyrights surrounding the creation, reproduction and distribution of digital music and other digital products related to digital music, adverse
developments in Loudeye`s relationships with copyright holders, pricing pressures and other activities by competitors; lack of market acceptance for Loudeye`s products
and services; and the acceptance and growth of streaming media technology in general. More information about the risks and challenges faced by Loudeye is contained
in Loudeye`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, Quarterly Report on 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 and other
documents filed by Loudeye from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available through the SEC`s Electronic Data Gathering
Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.

SOURCE: Napster

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75 % ist Schnee von gestern,
nun schon 2,16

Loudeye Jumps on Deal
By TSC Staff

6/7/01 9:00 AM ET


Loudeye Technologies (LOUD:Nasdaq -
news) was up 75.2% in preopen Island
trading after the company announced an
agreement with file-sharing service Napster.
Under the agreement, Loudeye is providing
tracking technology for use in Napster`s
planned membership service.

The move will also help Napster filter
copyrighted material.

In a press release, Napster`s CEO said ``Loudeye`s fingerprints and metadata
will ultimately help us track millions of unique music files on our service, so
we can fulfill our commitment to compensate artists, songwriters, music
publishers and record companies.``

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Seh erst jetzt das ein paar ganz schlaue den Kurs in
D schon 80 % hochgetrieben haben,
lesen noch mehr den Newswire...

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Die Napster-Meldung drang sogar schwach bis nach Deutschland durch:


Ex-Mitarbeiter des US-Justizministeriums wird Napster-Berater

Datum: 08.06.2001 13:36

Los Angeles, 08. Jun (Reuters) - Die wegen Musikpiraterie verklagte Online-Tauschbörse
Napster hat einen ehemaligen Mitarbeiter aus dem US-Justizministerium eingestellt, der das
Unternehmen bei der Umwandlung in einen kostenpflichtigen Service unterstützen soll. Der
Jurist Jonathan Schwartz solle sich als Rechtsberater auch um die Klage der Musikindustrie
gegen Napster kümmern, teilte die US-Firma am Donnerstag (Ortszeit) mit. Nach einer
gerichtlichen Verfügung filtert die Tauschbörse seit März urheberrechtlich geschützten Titel
aus ihrem Angebot, um einer Schließung zu entgehen. Seitdem werden über Napster deutlich
weniger Lieder getauscht. Nach einer Studie des Marktforschungsinstituts Webnoize wurden
im Mai 360 Millionen Musikdateien über Napster getauscht. Im Februar waren es noch 2,8
Milliarden. Napster war vor zwei Jahren von einem US-Teenager entwickelt worden und hat
seitdem mehr als 70 Millionen registrierte Nutzer gewinnen können. Napster soll noch in
diesem Sommer mit finanzieller Hilfe des deutschen Medienkonzerns Bertelsmann in einen
kostenpflichtigen Abo-Service umgewandelt werden. Bertelsmann setzt darauf, dass die
meisten Napster-Nutzer bereit sind, für Musik aus dem Internet zu bezahlen. Während einige
Branchenexperten längst das Ende der Tauschbörse durch die Filter, die weiter drohende
Schließung oder die später entstehenden Kosten prognostizieren, sehen andere in den
jüngsten Entwicklungen eine neue Chance für das kalifornische Start-Up-Unternehmen. So
hatten mit BMG, EMI und Warner Music drei der fünf großen Musikunternehmen Anfang der
Woche mit Napster vereinbart, dass der neue, kostenpflichtige Service Musikstücke dieser
Konzerne anbieten darf. Am Donnerstag schloss Napster zudem eine Vereinbarung mit dem
Unternehmen Loudeye ab, mit dessen Technologie Musikstücke anhand von digitalen
Markierungen (Fingerabdrücken) in den Dateien identifiziert werden können. ahl/frs

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Napster schließt neue Partnerschaft

Redwood City/Seattle (dpa)
Die umstrittene Musiktauschbörse Napster will sich für ihren geplanten Abonnementen-Dienst weitere
Technologien zum Austausch urheberrechtlich geschützter Musikstücke sichern.

Napster kündigte dazu eine mehrjährige strategische Partnerschaft mit Loudeye Technologies am Donnerstag an.
Das Unternehmen aus Seattle (US-Bundesstaat Washington) ist nach eigenen Angaben einer der führenden
Anbieter von Technologien zur sicheren Distribution digitaler Musik.
Loudeye bietet Technologien für so genannte digitale Fingerabdrücke, mit denen Daten bei der Übertragung
identifizierbar bleiben. Die Tauschbörse erhofft sich damit, einen Musikkatalog mit mehr als zwei Millionen Songs
zum Kauf oder Tausch anbieten zu können. „Loudeyes Beitrag ist der Schlüssel für unseren geplanten Aufbau einer
Mitglieder-gebundenen Tauschplattform“, sagte Napster- Chef Hank Barry. Die Technologie der digitalen
Fingerabdrücke des Unternehmens werde Napster helfen, Millionen von Musikstücken anzubieten und gleichzeitig
die Rechte der Künstler und Plattenfirmen zu berücksichtigen.
Loudeye hat bereits Lizenzvereinbarungen mit allen fünf großen Plattenfirmen und weiteren 800 unabhängigen
Plattenlabeln geschlossen. Anfang dieser Woche hatte Napster nach monatelangem Streit ein
Partnerschaftsabkommen mit drei der fünf großen Musikkonzerne geschlossen. Ab Herbst sollen die rund 80
Millionen Napster-Kunden ganz legal, aber gegen Gebühr Musik von BMG Entertainment (Bertelsmann), Warner
Music (AOL Time Warner) und der EMI Group herunterladen.

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Bald sind alle durch, heute folgt MSN.

Leider werden nie die finanziellen Dinge erläutert:


Tuesday June 12, 7:01 am Eastern Time

Press Release

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye to Provide Music Samples for MSN`s Popular
MSN Music Service

SEATTLE, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD - news), a
leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content,
today announced that it will provide music samples for the MSN network of Internet services,
the world`s largest consumer network with more than 230 million unique users. Financial terms
were not disclosed.

The music samples will be integrated into the MSN Music Web site, located at
http://music.msn.com/ , which allows consumers to search for, listen to and discover music
from thousands of online stations. Taking advantage of Loudeye`s relationships with all five
major record labels and over 800 independent labels, MSN Music is able to quickly and
seamlessly add more than 100,000 song samples, including new releases, to its music
destination sites.

The availability of top quality music song samples has been a proven driver of online music CD
sales. Utilizing Loudeye(TM) Sample Services for a turnkey music samples infrastructure will
support MSN efforts to attract new visitors and stimulate the sale of CDs to MSN eShop
merchants, which include leading online retailers such as 800.com, BestBuy and djangos.com.

Currently, MSN Music offers detailed music listings and unique applications for consumers to
search and discover music through its SoundsLike technology, the ability to find more
information about the albums on which songs appear, create a favorites list or listen to a wide
variety of online stations by selecting music through different attributes such as ``mood`` or
``tempo.`` The song samples not only help consumers discover new music but will include a
``buy`` button to simplify CD purchases.

``MSN is focused on delivering high-quality music services that deliver value to consumers,
including an extensive music library and a unique listening experience,`` said Larry Hyrb, Editor
in Chief of MSN Music at Microsoft Corporation. ``Adding Loudeye`s music samples will
enhance MSN efforts to heighten the consumer experience and facilitate point-of-sale CD
purchases.``

John T. Baker, Loudeye chief executive officer said, ``MSN`s choice of Loudeye(TM) Sample
Services for a turnkey samples solution is a powerful endorsement of the importance of music
samples for driving traffic and CD sales across digital music sites.``

About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

Loudeye is a leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content that empower today`s top
media, entertainment and Fortune 1000 companies to transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With facilities
in Seattle (headquarters), New York and London, Loudeye is building the infrastructure to support the next generation of digital
media businesses. Loudeye has music licensing agreements with the world`s five major record companies and more than 800
independent labels. Loudeye is also a leading provider of song samples, music metadata and album cover art. Loudeye(TM)
Sample Services supports more than 2.5 million samples to over 85 online music business customers including Amazon.com,
barnesandnoble.com, CDNOW, BMG Direct and Tower Records. To learn more, visit www.loudeye.com.

Loudeye is a trademark of Loudeye Technologies, Inc. The names of actual companies and other products mentioned herein may
be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor
provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to statements related
to the performance, use and expected benefits and corresponding results using Loudeye Sample Services. These statements are
based on current trends and expectations. Actual events, results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or
implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. Such factors include: the possibility of adverse
changes in the market for distribution of digital music that Loudeye serves, adverse or uncertain legal developments with respect
to copyrights surrounding the creation and distribution of digital music, including song samples, Loudeye`s ability to scale and
support third-party technologies, pricing pressures and other activities by competitors; lack of market acceptance for Loudeye`s
products and services; and the acceptance and growth of streaming media technology in general. More information about the risks
and challenges faced by Loudeye is contained in Loudeye`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000,
Quarterly Report on 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 and other documents filed by Loudeye from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available through the SEC`s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and
Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.

SOURCE: Loudeye Technologies, Inc.

[sittin bull inv]

Ich weiß ja das das hier niemanden interessiert,
ihr rennt ja lieber Lemming-Aktien wie ENNT oder Galypte hinterher.

Falls doch mal irgendwann jemand Loudeye registriert,
habe ich dann schon die alten NEWS zusammen.

Heutige Nachricht auf deutsch...


ienstag, 12.06.2001, 16:13

Loudeye: Kooperation mit Microsoft

Die Loudeye Technologies Inc., ein führender
Software-Dienstleister für gesicherte Datentransfers, meldete
heute, dass sie für das MSN-Netzwerk von Internet-Diensten
Musikstücke zur Verfügung stellen wird.

Die Musikstücke werden in die Music-Website von MSN integriert,
welche es Benutzern ermöglicht, Musik über tausende von
Online-Stationen zu suchen und diese anzuhören.

MSN Music ist durch die Beziehungen von Loudeye mit den fünf großen Plattenlabeln sowie 800 unabhängigen Labeln in der
Lage, innerhalb kürzester Zeit über 100.000 Musik-Samples zu seinen Musikseiten hinzuzufügen.

Die Aktie von Loudeye steigt an der Nasdaq um aktuell 27,15 Prozent auf 1,92 Dollar.

[sittin bull inv]

Juchu, im neuen MediaPlayer7.1. schön intregriert


und, warum gehts dem Kurs nicht besser?