WE7 News

New charts mash-up the new and the old, the famous and the unsigned

We7 — 2008-06-02

The We7 streaming charts have been buzzing following a tenfold traffic increase in the first live week of Sony BMG's catalogue, building to 322,059 ad-funded streams after five weeks. Current chart hits from Leona Lewis, The Ting Tings and Neil Diamond share popularity with brand new artists and old favourites.

We7 Ltd Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnHollywood 100 Top Private Company Award Winner

We7 — 2008-05-29

We7.com, the ad-supported music download service, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies. The OnHollywood 100 is a power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media.

From Leona, to Take That, to The Hoosiers - Listen Now FREE at We7.com

We7 — 2008-04-28

Whether it's Take That, Mark Ronson, The Hoosiers or Leona Lewis that tickles your fancy, today is great news for all music fans because tracks from all of these artists, plus lots more, are available to be selected and listened to immediately for FREE at We7.

We7 catalogue keeps on growing

We7 — 2008-04-21

We7 today announced deals bringing more than 200,000 new and diverse tracks to music fans. Agreements with IRIS, one of the world's leading independent Digital Distributors, InGrooves one of the largest independent digital-only music label/publishers and BFM Digital, a Distributor that gives independent labels and artists a platform to get their music into the marketplace.

Sony BMG signs with We7!

We7 — 2008-03-10

Leading record label becomes the first Major to sign with We7 in the UK.

We are delighted to announce that Sony BMG, one of the UK's largest and most successful record companies, has signed with We7 to provide free streaming of its music to We7 users in the UK.

We7 Nominated for Digital Achievement of the Year award!

We7 — 2008-02-27

We7 has been nominated in the category of Digital Achievement of the Year for the Music Week 2008 Awards. The awards, organised by the music industry's trade paper Music Week, recognise companies and individuals that have made a significant impact on the music business in 2008.

We7 hits 2 million downloads in record time

We7 — 2008-02-04

2008 is already a record breaking year for We7, the ad-supported music download service, as it smashes the two millionth download barrier and tips over 100,000 registered users this week. Following its $6m funding news earlier in January and a jam-packed Midem, We7 is certainly enjoying the buzz of the new year.

We7 secures significant $6m funding for expansion

We7 — 2008-01-21

We7, the ad-funded music download service, today announced the closure of a significant $6 million Series "A" funding after an outstanding first year of achievement, investment, growth and partnerships.

We7 gets set for hyper-growth following significant series "A" funding

We7 — 2008-01-21

We7, the ad supported download initiative, today announces a significant Series A round of funding of $6 million. With funding secured, We7 will accelerate its growth plan in 2008, building on its successful advertising trials to date.

We7.com reaches 1 Million Downloads!

We7 — 2008-01-15

We are proud to announce that the 1 millionth track has just been downloaded from We7!

We7 user David Ford downloaded The Spinners folk song 'Maggie May' in December. To celebrate, we awarded David with a brand new iPod Touch and a signed CD from former Genesis front man and We7 founder, Peter Gabriel.

XBOX targets We7 for Christmas campaign

We7 — 2007-11-30

London, 30th November 2007 - Microsoft® has teamed up with new ad-funded free music download service, We7, to increase awareness of Xbox 360 and promote key titles in the run up to Christmas. The deal will see Xbox utilise We7's unique ad grafting technology to get directly into the ears of consumers downloading tracks and albums from We7.

New Micheal Moore film 'Sicko' is first to advertise on We7

We7 — 2007-10-17

New ad-funded free music download service, We7, today announced a deal to promote 'Sicko', the latest film from award-winning director, Michael Moore, across www.we7.com. The landmark deal, as We7's first entertainment based advertising partner, will see the film use the unique We7 delivery mechanism to dynamically graft short audio ads promoting Sicko onto the front of music tracks and albums based on a consumer's demographics including location, age, gender.

We7 awarded for best interactive creation at the Hospital Club Creative Awards 2007

We7 — 2007-10-01

On Thursday 27th September, We7 won its first major award in the prestigious Hospital Club Awards with significant presence from the worlds of Advertising, Film, Music and Literature.

We7 has been awarded the Hospital Club Creative Award for 2007 for the 'Interactive' category.

We7 win advertising dollars at PopKomm

We7 — 2007-09-21

When it comes to proving who has the best model in ad-funded music downloads, We7 is winning hands-down, as shown at PopKomm in Germany yesterday.

Steve Purdham, CEO and Founder Investor of We7 (www.

Former BMG executive joins We7

We7 — 2007-09-18

We7, the ad-funded music download service, has announced the appointment of music industry heavyweight Clive Gardiner, as its VP of Digital Content.

Gardiner will head up the content team, responsible for growing We7's catalogue as the Peter Gabriel-supported company continues in its strategic growth plan and prepares for its full consumer launch later this year.

Sanctuary sign up with We7

We7 — 2007-09-04

The UK's largest independent label have announced that they will be providing their full catalogue free, legally and safely on we7.com.

The agreement will see music from artists such as Morrissey, Alison Moyet and The Charlatans alongside the full Trojan Records catalogue become available to download DRM-free for free.

Unsigned bands get paid with We7 and reach new audiences

We7 — 2007-08-20

Since launching its beta site earlier this year, We7.com has been distributing its first royalty cheques to unsigned acts across the UK.

The ad-funded music download service - backed by digital music pioneer, Peter Gabriel - has received an unprecedented response to its TasteMakers challenge with thousand of bands signing up to showcase their music to peers.

V2 first to sign with free music download service We7

We7 — 2007-06-20

V2 announced as first record label to provide content for Peter Gabriel's innovative new download service.

Indie label V2, who represents artists such as Stereophonics, Bloc Party and Paul Weller has signed a deal with ad funded music download service, We7, with an agreement that will see a substantial amount of the label's full back catalogue available free, legally and safely.

Dream team launches new ad-funded music download service

We7 — 2007-04-29

Peter Gabriel, tech entrepreneur Steve Purdham and finance guru John Taysom announce We7

Today sees the launch of a new technology and music venture www.We7.com, a download service which offers free ad-funded music that people can share and play on any MP3 player.

New advertising delivery platform launched by We7

We7 — 2007-04-29

Rock legend Peter Gabriel has teamed up with technology entrepreneur Steve Purdham and financial investor John Taysom to bring advertisers a new ad delivery mechanism. The platform, We7, uses free music downloads as a vehicle to communicate personalised advertising messages, allowing brands to intimately connect with consumers on- and offline.