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 [...]
In the computer industry, there two types of people. Engineers (these are the people with clue) and salesman, (usually the ones with no clue). Hollywood wonder why people download from file-sharing networks to fulfill their entertainment requirements. “I have no idea Mr. President. That is why we need stronger legislation and higher penalties. [...]
The Music Industry continuously claims that it has been harmed by file sharing. Yet it has also, failed to provide empirical evidence of the actual damage. Whilst we disagree with their modus operandi in criminalizing their consumers, we do find that there would appear to be a difference in the reality of music sales [...]
There is the story of the little girl that asks her father if there are any other kind of fairy stories except for the ones that start, “Once upon a time…..” and her father replies, “Yes dear, there are also those that start with If I am elected….”. Well he said he [...]
There is a lot of discussion in the local Australian media at the moment about CEO salaries. There is criticism that some of them get paid too much. Now, having been the CEO of a public company, I reckon that the legal responsibilities that go with the job are extremely significant, so CEO's should be [...]
The radio in the car is tuned to Nova 96.9. My partners choice (she’s younger than I), but I find their irreverent format suits my tastes, mostly. Recently, I have started to become annoyed enough to want to change stations. In prime time, before little boys and girls are asleep in bed, Nova [...]
We’re on the verge of an infrastructural shift as profound as any in human history, on the scale of the Industrial Revolution. You might say we’re going to be seeing the other side of that revolution, and it will change our political system, our ideologies, and our beliefs. Richard Heinberg. July 2006 On the [...]
Last year, on FirstMonday, I wrote: “Many bands and artists take advantage of the net by using it to advertise their performances, at which they sell their CDs. This can be very effective and the major record companies are becoming less relevant to artists. However, despite the apparent success of aggregators like iTunes, few independent [...]
Very interesting story from the BBC about iPod music downloading/ripping/purchasing habits. It probably isn't a surprise to Steve Jobs but it appears that people who buy iPods don't tend to start purchasing music from iTunes. Here are some of the salient points: On average, only 20 of the tracks on a iPod will be from [...]
Just discovered a start-up called La-La. The model is simple. You want to trade your CD's or you want to buy CD's. La-La matches you up. They supply the shipping kits, they guarantee the quality or your money back. And they charge $1 and guess what – they give some of the revenues to the [...]