PRODUCT PLACEMENT: IFC Film Channel :
5.06.09
The music licensing team places 'Everything Must Change' by Public Symphony in the IFC Film Channel's upcoming film, 'Paris'.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT: More Rumble-Artists On Life and Damages:
The music licensing team captures more placments for two of our remarkable artists on NBC's Life and FX's Damages.
3.25.09
Our licensing team sure has been busy earning money for our artists! Some of the many recent placements they've solidified include some exciting TV show syncs. Eddie’s Brother’s gentle acoustic track “Between Nine And Five” was recently featured on NBC’s Life. And the folks over at FX’s Damages must really be fans of Hank Hirsh’s jazz because they are using “What Can I Say” for a second time this season.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT: 4 Rumble-Tracks In IFC Video:
Rumblefish licensing team finds plaecments for two of our artists in an IFC internal video project.
3.16.09
Film, TV and videogames may get all the glory, but there are lots of different kinds of projects that license music from Rumblefish. One exciting way that our licensing team is making money for our artists is by finding them placements in the kind of videos that consumers don’t usually see: internal corporate ones. As such, we just licensed three tracks by Face To Face [“The New Way (Instrumental),” “The Compromise” and “The Compromise (Instrumental)”] and one by Rookie (“Carolina”) to IFC for an internal video project for their ad sales team. Congratulations to those artists!
Rumblefish Artists Added To SXSW And Cherry City Music Fest Lineups:
Many of Rumblefish artists are scheduled to play SXSW! Check Rumbleblog for artists’ performance schedules. And artists are continually being added to the line-up at Cherry City Music Festival, set to take place April 9-11 in Salem, Ore.
3.10.09
We’re in the home stretch, folks! There's just one more week until SXSW, so we wanted to make sure that, while you were planning your schedules for the action-packed conference, you carved out some time to check out the busy Rumble-artists that will be representing in Austin. Diplomats Of Solid Sound, Kaboose, Braille, RedCloud, Loch Lomond, Super XX Man and Zolof The Rock And Roll Destroyer are all playing sets over the five-day festival. Check the Rumbleblog for a schedule of their performances. Also, don’t forget about the Official Rumblefish Day Party on Friday, March 20th. We’ll be throwing down at the Tiniest Bar In Texas (817 W. 5th St.) from 3-7 p.m. Check our blog for further details, and we hope to see you there.
In further festival news, the Rumblefish-sponsored Cherry City Music Festival, which is coming to Salem, Oregon, April 9-11, had added a slew of new acts to its bill, including a handful of our catalog members. Rumble-artists Seahorse, Super XX Man and Courtney Jones are now joining acts like Kimya Dawson, Rafter and the Thermals for the three-day celebration of music and local pride. And that’s not all; bands are still being added to the lineup! Check the festival’s site for full details. Wristbands are available directly from the Cherry City site or, in person, at Tender Loving Empire (1720 NW Lovejoy #109) in Portland.
Tomorrow is the kick-off for the music portion of South By Southwest. That means that this is your final reminder for the Rumblefish Day Party, which will be held Friday at the Tiniest Bar In Texas (817 W. 5th St.). If you’re in Texas for the festival, we hope you’ll stop by and say hello. If you’re staying behind, be sure to check the Rumbleblog often for updates of our SXSW exploits and links to our daily YouTube videoblog. It’ll make you feel like you were there in person, though without the stomach full of barbeque.
Product Placement: 2XL Games New Title Powered By Rumble-Music:
Five songs from two of Rumblefish’s emphatically rocking artists, Haitz and Underbiz are to be placed in the iPhone’s new motorcross video game, Supercross.
3.10.09
We are proud to announce that our dedicated licensing team just placed five songs in the new 2XL Games title, Supercross. The motorcross videogame for the iPhone will now feature “Water (Instrumental),” “Open (Instrumental),” “Down (Instrumental)” and “Bleed (Instrumental)” by Haitz and “Go West” by Underbiz. Look for these Rumblefish songs to amp up the action next time you’re playing Supercross. Congratulations Haitz and Underbiz!
Product Placement: Rumble-Artists On Damages:
Congrats to Rumblefish catalog artists, Amelia and Hank Hirsh who had placements on FX’s Damages in early February.
3.03.09
Fans of Glenn Close’s critically acclaimed legal drama Damages heard some songs by Rumblefish artists on the FX network’s hit show recently. The February 11th episode featured Amelia’s “Et Vous,” and one week earlier Hank Hirsch’s “What Can I Say” played during a dinner party at Close’s character’s home. Congratulations go out to those Rumble-artists as well to our hard-working licensing team who won them the placements.
Rumblefish FAQ:
Question for Rumblefish? Read our FAQ...
2.26.09
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
Q: What does Rumblefish mean?
The word comes from our founder and CEO, Paul Anthony. Rumblefish was a nickname given to him by his peers when he was young. When he was a teenager and had become an active musician, he felt like he needed a personal logo or “stamp” to put on his music/creative work. His friend “MIG” designed the logo now known as the Rumblefish logo. He wanted a logo that matched the feel of his “Rumblefish persona” – aggressive yet approachable. He also wanted a logo that was globally recognizable, a fish seemed the natural choice.
Q: What is your core Belief at Rumblefish?
We believe that that corporations that invest in art (music) can profit from it, and tangibly demonstrate its economic value for business, as well as its cultural value for the communities it touches.
Q: What is your Vision?
To explore the potential of music and sound.
Q: What is your mission?
To harness the power of music to connect storytellers and their
audience in a deeper, more meaningful way—specifically by making it possible for:
• Musicians to find new audiences and profit from their original music,
• Music supervisors to find, purchase and use original music,
• Brand marketers to enliven their brands using original music and sound
Q: What we do in our offices:
On the Sonic Branding side of the business, you can find us helping clients determine what their brands sound like and how to connect with their audience through the emotional connector – music. Or with our licensing team, you can find us helping our customer find the perfect song to help drive or tell their visual story. On the licensing side of the business (which is where Rumblefish got its start in 1996), you will find us driving our unique business model in which artists can get their music heard by a larger audience and helping them get paid – no hassle - when this happens.
Q: What's the history behind Rumblefish?
Rumblefish was started in 1996 in a University of Oregon dorm room by founder and CEO Paul Anthony. Anthony at the time was trying to pay for school by licensing his music homework as a music student. This process became the business model for Rumblefish and his mission became to help artists get paid for their work. Check out our website for a complete historical timeline.
Q: How many employees are there at the company?
21
Q: Are you a privately held company?
Yes.
Q: What are your annual revenues?
We are grateful to report that our revenues are healthy and growing. We are a privately held company and cannot share specifics on this topic.
AudioSwap Screenshot:
Screenshot featuring Rumblefish music with the YouTube Audioswap feature
2.26.09
Party People: Rumblefish At Cherry City Music Fest:
Rumblefish is sponsoring the Cherry City Music Fest in Salem, Oregon on April 9-11. Some new members of the catalog are set to perform and an official Rumblefish after party will take place Friday, April 10th.
2.23.09
Rumblefish is proud to announce our sponsorship of the inaugural year of the Cherry City Music Festival in Salem, Oregon. The fest takes place in venues across the capital city from April 9 through 11, and tickets have just gone on sale (they are currently $30 until April 1). New members of the Rumblefish catalog Super XX Man are scheduled to play on Thursday night, and scores of other artists from the Thermals and Rafter to Jeremy Jay, Kimya Dawson and Viva Voce are slated for shows throughout the weekend. Check here to view the ever-expanding lineup. An official Rumblefish afterparty is planned for Friday, April 10th, following the Kill Rock Stars showcase, in the upstairs ballroom at the historic Grand Theater. Let us know if you plan to attend the festival, (or, better yet, are playing it) so we can be sure to catch up while we down in Salem.
Artist Accolades: Mike Coykendall On TV And In Print:
Mike Coykendall played front and center next to M. Ward on a Late Show performance last week and was also recognized in a full-page article in the New York Times regarding his home studio that helped create M.Ward’s new album and She & Him.
2.23.09
Portland resident and friend-of-Zooey-Deschannel M. Ward has just released and new album, Hold Time (Merge), and that means that Rumble-catalog artist Mike Coykendall, who just happens to be an integral part of Ward’s band as well as his engineer, has been in the news a lot. If you caught the full-page Sunday New York Times, you read about Coykendall’s home studio, where both the new M. Ward and She & Him albums were recorded. And if you caught Ward’s rousing performance on Late Show With David Letterman last week, you saw Coykendall rocking out on his guitar, front-and-center. If you haven’t heard his solo stuff yet, though, do yourself a favor and take a moment to explore his listings on the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store. If you’re a fan of M. Ward, we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Product Placement: Sorel Snowboarding Video Powered By Rumble-music:
"Yeah People" by Oohlala was licensed by Sorel for a video that will play at the US Snowboarding Grand Prix.
2.17.09
We love all of our amazing clients, but we are especially proud of the local Portland businesses that use Rumbelfish music to inject emotion and attitude into their projects. So we are pleased to announce that we have just licensed "Yeah People," one of our favorite garage rock anthems by Oohlala, to Sorel Footwear (a division of Portland-based Columbia Sportswear) for a video that will be played on the Jumbotron during the US Snowboarding Grand Prix. Check the Rumbleblog to see the rockin' snowboarding footage for yourself!
Party People: Rumblefish At SXSW:
Check out our SXSW party on March 20, and let us know if you are going to be playing in Austin during the fest.
2.17.09
It is almost time for South By Southwest, the music industry’s annual bacchanal of bands, BBQ and beer in Austin, Texas. Are you attending? Drop us a line (sxsw@rumblefish.com) so we can make sure to catch your show while we are in town. Also, we are pleased to announce the official Rumblefish Day Party. Friday, March 20th, from 3-7 p.m., we’ll be rocking the house over at the Tiniest Bar In Texas (817 W. 5th St.) with catalog artist Loch Lomond as well as Nico Vega, Dear And The Headlights and Driver F. So if you’re planning to be town for the festival, please stop by and enjoy the killer tunes. We've got tasty free Lonestar beer, vodka Red Bulls and Bacardi mojitos; all that's missing is you!
Animoto Celebrates Valentine's Day:
In honor of Valentine's Day, Rumblefish client Animoto helps you create a video slideshow, set to the music of your choice.
2.11.09
Forget boring chocolates! With Valentine’s Day mere days away, Rumblefish client Animoto has devised the perfect last-minute gift for your sweetie. Their online valentine will turn regular old photos of you and your significant other into a swooning video slideshow, complete with the musical accompaniment of your choice. (Click here to check out their example video, and note that it beats with the heart of catalog artist Mike Schmid’s emotional “To Show You My Love.”) The idea has already garnered rave reviews from sites like Tech Crunch. But Animoto’s slide shows aren’t just for special occasions. Powered by Rumblefish music, they can make a business presentation more exciting or bring vacation shots to life. Check them out here.
Trailer Blazers: His Boy Elroy In 'Gomorrah' Spot:
Award-winning film Gomorrah uses His Boy Elroy’s track "Thriller" in its trailer.
2.02.09
Have you seen the trailer for Gomorrah, the critically acclaimed Italian mob movie that won the Cannes Grand Prix and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film? Well, it owes its suspenseful vibe to the percussive His Boy Elroy track “Thriller” that anchors it. If you haven’t seen the trailer for this award-winner yet, be sure to check it out here.
Artist Accolades: Say Hi To Barsuk:
Former catalog artist Say Hi sign to Barsuk Records; new album set for stores March 3rd release.
2.02.09
File it under “you heard ’em here first”: Former catalog artist Say Hi has signed to Barsuk Records. Though we are sad to see them go, their debut for the Seattle-based indie stalwart, oohs & aahs, will hit stores March 3rd, and we plan to be first in line to buy it.
Network News: Rumble-Artist In Marsalis Tribute:
George Clinton song placed in film honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was broadcast on CNN.
1.26.09
The Rumblefish licensing team is always hard at work securing sync opportunities for our catalog artists. Most recently, George Clinton’s “Sick Cat” was placed in a film that was part of the Kennedy Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Of America featuring Wynton Marsalis and Sandra Day O’Connor. A Celebration Of America was broadcast on CNN as part of their MLK Day observation.
Sonic Branding Scoop: Sonic Logo For National Wildlife Federation:
In partnership with Futuristic Films, Rumblefish created a new animated logo for National Wildlife Federation.
1.26.09
Our sonic branding team has been busy, too. Next time you see a public service announcement from the National Wildlife Federation, pay close attention to the conservation group’s new animated logo. Rumblefish helped create it! Working with artists from Futuristic Films, we enlivened their insignia with a unique sonic signature and some soaring animation. Check it out here.
Network News: Rumble-Artists on Life, Eleventh Hour:
Songs by Ron Rogers and Kenny Polson were featured in NBC's Life and CBS's Eleventh Hour.
1.13.09
Our amazing licensing team closed out 2008 with some killer TV placements for Rumblefish artists. Ron Rogers “Hey Santa Clause (I Wanna Go Rocking With You)” was featured on NBC’s Life and Kenny Polson’s “Black Swan” was included on CBS’s new drama Eleventh Hour.
Rumble-Artist Accolades: Hills Rolling, Control Escape:
The close of the year brought accolades to many Rumble-artists.
1.12.09
The close of the year brought accolades to many Rumble-artists. Hills Rolling, who we featured on the podcast back in September, made the Top 10 of 2008 list over at Bullz-Eye.com. And Control Escape (our favorite band with a member named Peapod) won first prize in Converse’s Get Out Of The Garage songwriting contest for their song “Kenny’s Big Adventure.â€
Awards Season Update: Rumblefish Places Music In The Wrestler and Last Chance Harvey:
Awards Season Update: Rumblefish Places Music In The Wrestler and Last Chance Harvey
1.11.09
Many of the prestige pictures filling multiplexes this month are buoyed by great tracks from the Rumblefish catalog. Last Chance Harvey, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson's newest flick about late-in-life love that has earned Golden Globe nods for its two leads, features two tracks by our artists: "City Skies" by Dylan At The Movies and "Miss You More" by the Lark.
Our boffo licensing team also placed songs in Darren Aronofsky's latest film, The Wrestler, which is garnering rave reviews for its comeback-worthy lead performance by Mickey Rourke (he's already been nominated for a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award and a SAG Award). Two Rumble-artists, The Days The Nights and Samsaya, whose songs "Her Name Is Alice" and "Dodge It," respectively, help score the tribulations of Rourke's over-the-hill professional wrestler, are featured alongside artists like Bruce Springsteen and Guns N' Roses.
Rumblefish Strengthens Board of Directors; Names Two New Appointees:
Industry heavyweights Kevin Law and Alvin Collis join Rumblefish board.
9.18.08
Industry heavyweights Kevin Law and Alvin Collis join Rumblefish boardRumblefish, the sonic branding and music licensing agency, has added music heavyweight Kevin Law and sonic branding visionary Alvin Collis, to serve on the Rumblefish Board of Directors. The two new appointees will help guide the quickly evolving company to their next level of growth.
“As Wynton Marsalis said, ‘Only the humble improve’ and it is truly humbling for myself and the entire Rumblefish team to have Kevin and Alvin so intimately involved in the Rumblefish mission and vision,†says Rumblefish CEO, Founder and Chairman, Paul Anthony.
Kevin Law is considered one of the most respected creative executives in the industry, earning multiple #1 billboard hits with success in music genres ranging from hip-hop to country. Law has signed and/or produced artists that have sold in excess of 40 million albums/singles worldwide. In addition to being an esteemed producer, Kevin Law’s accomplishments and accolades are many. Several of the artists he has signed and developed throughout his career have won Grammy Awards and Kevin himself has been nominated for two Grammys for his work with American rap star, Nelly. Kevin is currently the CEO of Uncommon Inc., a strategic investment and operations advisory firm. He is also the founding partner of a television production company with Kevin Bacon, which recently sold Sparring Partners, its first show, to Warner Brothers Television. From 1999 to 2006 he held the position of Executive Vice President of Universal Records, a division of Universal Music Group.
“Rumblefish has built the best music licensing platform and pre-cleared music catalog in the business. I’m excited to be a part of the important next stage of growth as this innovative agency uses its talent and passion to help businesses succeed by harnessing the power of music and sound,†comments Law.
The second new board appointee, Alvin Collis, is a seasoned sonic branding visionary who developed the concept of Audio Architecture in 1992, which opened the door to the emergence of a new design discipline that came to be known as Audio Branding. In 1997 Collis was named Muzak’s Creative Director of Audio Architecture and Senior Vice President of strategy and brand and was given the mission of re-branding the company. During his watch, the 70-year-old brand was transformed from a purveyor of generic background music to one of the world’s leading retail and restaurant music solutions for leading companies including Armani, Crate & Barrel, Dean & Deluca, Gap, Home Depot, DKNY, Old Navy and Banana Republic.
"Rumblefish is setting the standard for a branding discipline that even the savviest companies have largely, until recently, ignored,†states Collis. "Their sonic branding methodology is state-of-the-art, rooted firmly in both progressive brand-building practices and musical expertise. Add to this, musical and licensing expertise, and an imaginative, anything-is-possible approach to creative tactics, and you've got something that no one else can touch."
Law and Collis join existing Directors:
- Paul Anthony (Chairman, Rumblefish CEO & Founder)
- Doug Fieldhouse, founding investor, CEO & President of Inc. Magazine, Hall of Fame winner Vesta Corp (a virtual payment company)
- David Van Wie, the Founder of Social Communications (Sococo) and InterTrust Technologies Corporation (sold for $453M to Sony/Phillips in 2003)
Rumblefish Inc. has been a pioneer in the development of strategic sonic branding and music licensing services since 1996. The multidisciplinary agency develops sonic profiles that express clients’ unique brand attributes and creates sonic branding programs to enhance the customer’s experience with sound. Rumblefish also launched the first online Music Licensing Store (MLS) to make licensing music fast, easy and affordable. MLS, “an iTunes for Corporate America†(CNBC, January 2007)), offers a broad range of authentic, independent music for use in television programs, films, websites, podcasts and more. Rumblefish clients include Kaiser Permanente, National Australia Bank, NBC-Universal, HBO, Nike, The North Face, adidas Originals, Umpqua Bank, Red Bull, MTV, Mitsubishi and Pabst Blue Ribbon. For more information, please visit www.rumblefish.com.
PEER REVIEW: Pity Those Loser Mops:
Our own Creative Director, Brian Rupp, wrote a peer review on Swiffer's new ad spots—check it out on Brandweek.com.
8.25.08
Our own Creative Director, Brian Rupp, wrote a peer review on Swiffer's new ad spots—check it out on Brandweek.com—or view the PDF here.
Bank hits the right note:
Australian Creative recently published an article on Rumblefish and Umpqua Bank's Discover Local Music project. Story by Simon Wright, creative director at Principals.
8.01.08
Australian Creative recently published an article on Rumblefish and Umpqua Bank's Discover Local Music project. Story by Simon Wright, creative director at Principals.View a PDF of the article here.
Paul Anthony to Judge 8th Annual IMAs:
Paul Anthony, CEO of Rumblefish®, a sonic branding and music licensing agency, has been selected as a music industry panelist for the 2008 Independent Music Awards (IMAs).
7.30.08
Rumblefish CEO Paul Anthony to Judge 8th Annual Independent Music AwardsPortland, Oregon – July 30th 2008 –
Paul Anthony, CEO of Rumblefish®, a sonic branding and music licensing agency, has been selected as a music industry panelist for the 2008 Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Joining him on the judging panel are distinguished musicians/artists Peter Gabriel, Roger Daltry and Suzanne Vega and music/media industry notables Joe Cuello of MTV, Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone and Mike Errico (blender.com). They will select winners in the categories of song, design and music videos.
“Indie music is fueling the new music economy and the IMAs are complimenting this process,†said Anthony. The Independent Music Awards is an international program that helps Indie artists and releases overcome mainstream obstacles and reach wider audiences. “I am flattered to be a part of it,†he adds.
The IMAs are known as ‘the awards program for the indie revolution’ according to Music Resource Group, the awards program organizer. The international program promotes top-ranked independent artists, labels and releases to more than 15 million music fans and music industry leaders through a variety of outlets, including distribution of a cd of the winners’ music and participation in music shows and festivals throughout the world.
After an online and judging selection process, IMA finalists will be announced in October and the winners in December 2008. Winners and finalists will participate in print, online, broadcast and retail promotions, as well as performance opportunities, throughout 2009.
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Rumblefish Inc. has been a pioneer in the development of strategic sonic branding and music licensing services since 1996. The multidisciplinary agency develops sonic profiles that express clients’ unique brand attributes and creates sonic branding programs to enhance the customer’s experience with sound. Rumblefish also launched the first online Music Licensing Store (MLS) to make licensing music fast, easy and affordable. MLS, “an iTunes for Corporate America†(CNBC, January 2007), offers a broad range of authentic, independent music for use in television programs, films, Web sites, podcasts and more. Rumblefish clients include NBC-Universal, HBO, Nike, The North Face, adidas Originals, Umpqua Bank, Red Bull, MTV, Mitsubishi and Pabst Blue Ribbon. For more information, please visit www.rumblefish.com.
Rumblefish Named Official Music Provider for World Renowned 48 Hour Film Project:
Film Producers Enabled by Innovative Music Licensing Partnership
5.12.08
Rumblefish, the world’s leading Sonic Branding and Music Licensing Agency, partners with 48 Hour Film Project, providing thousands of filmmakers around the world who participate in 48 Hour Film Project with a variety of expert-curated licensed music for their films for the first time since the project’s inception.48 Hour Film Project aggregates more than 30,000 filmmakers from around the world to compete and see who can make the best short film in just 48 hours. Regional contests with teams of filmmakers are assigned a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue. Filmmakers have 48 hours to create a short film containing each assigned element. Films from each city are screened at theaters in that city. Founded by Mark Ruppert in 2001, produced by Liz Langston & Mark Ruppert, the project has yielded 2000 films in 34 states and eight countries. The current 2008 tour includes more cities and more teams than previous years, including Anchorage, Athens, Edinburgh, Geneva, Key West, Mumbai, and Singapore. For the first time, filmmakers have the option of adding music to their productions from a variety of genres by utilizing their exclusive access to the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store®. Rumblefish licensing experts hand-picked appropriate music from bands and labels around the world and made it available to 48 Hour Film Project with an exclusive password protected entry into the Music Licensing Store, giving participants access to a boutique of pre-cleared quality music from well known record labels and up & coming bands. The Rumblefish partnership enables 48 Hour Film Project filmmakers to utilize music through a 3 minute licensing process as opposed to the average 30 hours needed to license one song per film.
Rumblefish CEO & Founder Paul Anthony says “Participating filmmakers deserve the broadest music palette that the music industry can provide and the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store (sm) makes that possible.â€
“The Rumblefish Music Licensing Store is the perfect resource for our filmmakers because they can get great music, legally licensed at a fair price when time is short and pressure is high," says 48 Hour Film Project founder Mark Ruppert.
The 48 Hour Film Project is the oldest and largest timed film competition in the world. In 2008, more than 60 cities will participate, with over 30,000 filmmakers expected. The 48 Hour Film Project’s mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on “doing†instead of “talking.†The emphasis is also on building communities of local creative people, facilitating making new connections, showcasing skills, and celebrating what creativity and teamwork can accomplish in just one weekend. The 2008 tour begins in April in Boston and ends in October. For more information go to 48hourfilm.com
Cities include: Albuquerque; Amsterdam; Anchorage; Asheville; Athens; Atlanta; Austin; Baltimore; Barcelona; Berlin; Boston; Brisbane; Buffalo; Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Dallas; Denver; Des Moines; Detroit; Edinburgh; Fargo; Ghent; Greensboro; Honolulu; Houston; Indianapolis; Jacksonville; Kansas City; Key West; Las Vegas; Little Rock; Los Angeles; Louisville; Madison; Miami; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; Mumbai; Nashville; New Orleans; New York; Paris; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Pittsburgh; Portland, Maine; Portland, Oregon; Providence; Richmond; Rome; Salt Lake City; San Antonio; San Diego; San Francisco; San Jose; Seattle; Second Life; Singapore; St. Louis; Tampa; Tel Aviv; Utrecht; Virginia Beach; Washington, DC; and more...
Rumblefish Licenses First Song On iPhone:
Rumblefish, a sonic branding and music-licensing agency, believes it has licensed the first song on an iPhone.
7.10.07
Rumblefish, a sonic branding and music licensing agency, believes it has licensed the first song on an iPhone. Using the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store, Rob Felt of adidas Originals licensed the song in less than three minutes. Click here to watch Felt license "Miss January" by the Procussions featuring Talib Kweli.
"Rumblefish has revolutionized music licensing, taking a confusing process and making it so easy that you can license a song from your phone," said Paul Anthony, CEO of Rumblefish. "Our phenomenal catalog, simple interface and fair prices are what make the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store the first stop for creatives in entertainment and business."
Rumblefish's online Music Licensing Store features a streamlined licensing process and a growing, one-of-a-kind, pre-cleared music catalog of commercial music of known artists (i.e. Kool & the Gang, Ming + FS, The Feelies, The Supersuckers) and up-and-coming artists (i.e.-Ohmega Watts, Copperpot, Parker Theory). The website makes it easy for creatives in business and entertainment to legally license the music assets they need to build brands and tell stories. Rumblefish music can be used in any production including commercials, film, TV, video games, podcasts, branding programs and much more.
AdAge Features RF:
6.01.07
AdAge magazine takes a look at the sonic branding landscape and gets some wordy quotes from Rumblefish creative director Brian Rupp. Download the full story here ›
Rumblefish in Fast Company:
10.01.06
Read Danielle Sacks' "Rumble In The Music Jungle" in the most recent issue of Fast Company for a fresh look at the Rumblefish business model. Sacks examines how Rumblefish works within the traditional music licensing environment to help artists profit equitably from their creativity and help brands and content creators keep licensing costs low. Read the article here or download our PDF. For a quick rundown of how Rumblefish works click here or download the PDF version.
Discover Local Music Generates Banking Buzz:
10.01.06
Bank Marketing Magazine takes a look at Umpqua Bank's release of Discover Local Music Vol. 1: Sacramento to Seattle and the Discover Local Music Project. Read more about how Rumblefish augments Umpqua's unique marketing mix by downloading our PDF.
NYT Digs DLM:
10.01.06
Rob Walker takes an in-depth look at how the Discover Local Music Project plays into the Umpqua Bank lifestyle brand in the September 24th New York Times. Walker examines how Umpqua's innovative approach to banking has created a lifestyle brand that connects with customers by focusing on local communities with non-traditional approaches. Read the feature online or download our PDF.
Paul Anthony Pitches Licensing to Pitchfork:
9.01.06
Read the latest Pitchfork for an interview with Paul Anthony about the importance of licensing for independent artists. Licensing is an incredible option for independent musicians and the Rumblefish Music Licensing Store is simplifying the business of music licensing. Check it out online or download our PDF.