EMI Expands Mobile Licensing

EMI has become the third major record label to license songs to social-networking site Imeem, according to a CNET News report, advancing the move toward ad-supported music another step.

How does Imeem compare to SpiralFrog, which we covered yesterday? “The difference between Imeem and SpiralFrog comes down to streaming,” CNET News reports. “SpiralFrog offers free downloads as long as customers are willing to sit through some ads. One of the sticking points that some record executives have about SpiralFrog is that they hesitate to attach the word ‘free’ around their music.

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