SpiralFrog Unravels

SpiralFrog, a previously unknown start-up, who made headlines during the Summer and Fall of 2006 when it announced a deal with a major recording company to offer free, ad-supported music downloads, is now in turmoil. Just as the service was about to go live to the public, the company unexpectedly sent its attorney to the Midem conference in Cannes to replace former CEO Robin Kent, who was given the boot late last month. Kent, who was...

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Quepasa Announces RingTone Service

Quepasa has announced a new service that allows users to sell their own ringtones. For a $4.99 registration fee, anyone can upload their own creations and share in the revenue generated by selling them. Quepasa, not really known for its music action, is a portal aimed at Spanish-speaking individuals that provides email, instant messaging, chat, forums and other community fare. Quepasa will display the uploaded ringtones in their...

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