Tag Archives: Business Models

Is the US at risk of a digital music retail monopoly?

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Richard

Perhaps the demise of the CD will come more rapidly than first thought. Over the Christmas holidays, the number of downloads on iTunes skyrocketed, proving Apple’s smart tactic of selling iTunes gift cards at retail outlets. Since then more indicators are emerging. Continue reading →

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UMG new music service: Total Music

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Richard

Universal Music Group along with SonyBMG and potentially Warner Music will join forces to provide a new subscription based music service targeting the iTunes and mobile consumers. According to Macworld: As well as launching a rival to the iTunes music … Continue reading →

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Maybe it’s time for the 3 track digital album!

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Richard

According to Nielson Soundscan, album sales continued to drop in the first half of 2007 by 15% while digital track sales gained 49%. As compared with previous years the decline in album sales is accelerating from 4% in the first … Continue reading →

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Update: The Future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs Panel

Posted on July 1, 2007 by Richard

The Commonwealth Club radio program of the Future of Music: Digital Rights or Wrongs panel will air this week on NPR. The program will be broadcast locally in the San Francisco bay area on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 at 1 … Continue reading →

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Digital Hollywood Panel

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Richard

Last week, I was a panelist at Digital Hollywood. As usual I was invited to speak to issues around the intersection of technology, digital entertainment business models and content licensing. It turned out to be a great discussion. I suspect … Continue reading →

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