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The Future of Music – debated in New York

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Richard

Last month, a panel discussion was held at New York’s Tekserve entitled: “The Future of Music: Panelists Discuss Where the Music industry is Headed”. These panelist agreed with many of the points I’ve addressed on this blog, at conferences and … 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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Universal Music, DRM-free rumors

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Richard

Since Steve Jobs posted his open letter in February this year, calling for the abolition of DRM protected music, there has been several changes in the recording industry. EMI have taken the plunge and released their music on iTunes at … Continue reading →

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The 3 track album and other heresies

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Richard

The recording industry is to this day entrenched in its industrial-age manufacturing business model. This model was initially based on the manufacture and retail sales of the vinyl single and album. Today, the recording industry has maintained this model while … Continue reading →

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