OR <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” /> Why the Music Industry is Losing Money….. Whilst researching statistics for an article I am doing, I came across a little historical gem. The first CD ever issued back in 1982 was “<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />52nd Street” by Billy [...]
Prologue: (purloined from http://www.fourthturning.com/html/boom_generation.html) The Boom Generation (Prophet, born 1943-1960) basked as children in Dr. Spock permissiveness, suburban conformism, Sputnik-era schooling, Beaver Cleaver friendliness, and Father Knows Best family order. From the Summer of Love to the Days of Rage, they came of age rebelling against the worldly blueprints of their parents. As their [...]
Early last year we blogged about Anonymous and his speech posted on Youtube. We described and quoted a US website as to what constitutes an act of war. DECLARATION OF WAR – An act of the national legislature, in which a state of war is declared to exist between a nation and some [...]
This is the third article in this series entitled: The Economics of Video Entertainment Part 1 Here Part 2 Here For the last couple of days I’ve been leading up to talking about the individual value proposition as to why people purchase, watch, read or listen to certain types of content. Hedonic pricing [...]
Interesting to look at the sales figures for the album of the year nominees as the Grammy's come round. (with a tip of the hat to Paul Cashmere) They are as follows: I Am… Sasha Fierce, Beyonce 2.7 million physical sales / 10.9 million Digital Tracks sold from the album The E.N.D. by Black Eyed [...]
I am sure that we have all been victims or observed the playground bully at work.And some of my readers may even have pulled wings off fly’s. I’m ashamed to admit that I did. Although I am pleased to announce that my magnifying glass torturing of ants and fly’s ceased when I was about 9.As [...]
I just can’t believe that big business doesn’t yet understand the guaranteed formula for failure. Interdiction of an activity that is desired by the majority of the population will be met by alternative technological means. Each time Governments, Lobbyists and the partnered Judiciary (well they have no choice really, most judicial appointments are [...]
Unfortunately in our enlightened world, no-one likes to be criticized. This includes big business, Government and the next door neighbour. Thousands of Bloggers choose to write their opinions and interpretations of current events. Even more choose to hide behind pseudonyms, avatars and anonymous commentary. Why? Because we as a world are [...]
Man is a competitive member of the animal kingdom. Our nature is to compete with one another for food, shelter, mates and attention. Attention? Well yes, the more attention you get the better your prospects of : Obtaining a mate and earning money. So Koltai, the attention seekers are the most likely candidates [...]
Yesterday, I wrote about two companies that were “listening” to their customers. In August I listed a series of video clips that were not yet available through Amazon. The reality is that the music companies are listening to the consumers. They have identified the enormous growth in digital music sales and are rushing to [...]