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Tunes.com
Marketing · Chicago, United States · Founded 1997
Online music network, providing music content, community features, and e-commerce services for its users MoreLess
The identity and operational status of a single entity named "Tunes.com" are complex due to a history of acquisitions and the use of similar branding by different companies. Originally, there was MP3.com, an early online music distribution platform that allowed artists to upload their music. In a significant move, MP3.com was acquired by Vivendi Universal for approximately $350 million. Subsequently, in 2003, CNET Networks purchased the assets of MP3.com from Vivendi Universal, with plans to relaunch the site as a source of information for digital music rather than a direct competitor to download services.
Separately, CBS Interactive, a division of CBS, launched the CBS Interactive Music Group in 2009. This new unit was formed to consolidate its digital music assets, which included CBS Radio and the music discovery service Last.fm. The strategy aimed to create richer content experiences and targeted advertising opportunities, reaching a global audience of nearly 40 million unique monthly users at the time. The group encompassed over 100 music websites and online audio streams from CBS Radio, alongside Last.fm's extensive music library. This indicates that any music-related properties like "Tunes.com" falling under the CNET umbrella would have become part of CBS Interactive's portfolio following CNET's acquisition by CBS.
Adding to the landscape, an unrelated technology company named TUNE operates at tune.com. Founded in 2009 by brothers Lucas and Lee Brown, TUNE started in online advertising before developing into a major Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider. This company specializes in a partner marketing platform that enables businesses to manage, measure, and pay for performance-based partnerships with affiliates, influencers, and other networks. Serving advertisers, agencies, and ad networks, TUNE generates revenue through subscriptions to its technology platform. This company is distinct from the historical music services associated with CNET and CBS Interactive. Keywords: CBS Interactive Music Group, CNET Networks, MP3.com, Last.fm, TUNE, partner marketing, affiliate marketing, SaaS, online music distribution, digital music, performance marketing, Lucas Brown, Lee Brown, Vivendi Universal, online advertising, marketing partnerships, advertiser tools, agency platform, ad networks
Company overview
Tunes.com company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Employees
- 966
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 59.0
Valuation & funding
Tunes.com funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Dec 1999 | $130M | $130M | EMusic | — |
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | May 1999 | $15M | — | Goldman Sachs | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 966 |
| 2025 | 1,460 |
| 2024 | 1,460 |
| 2023 | 1,460 |
| 2022 | 1,460 |
| 2021 | 1,670 |
| 2020 | 2,412 |
Growth signals
Tunes.com website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Tunes.com is 130K monthly website visits, down 66.7% over the last three months. Tunes.com's team declined 33.8% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Talent graph
Tunes.com's talent
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Global footprint
Where Tunes.com has talent and traffic
team presence
In the news
Latest news about Tunes.com
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Tunes.com
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