New Models In Music Marketing
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October 10, 2007 12:23 PM Radiohead’s online release of its new album “In Rainbows” at whatever price you want to pay is one of many interesting new business models for artists looking for an alternative to the business model of the major labels. Since the early 20th century the music industry has been wedded to selling tunes a la cart or by the album, initially on vinyl or plastic discs and, finally, through authorized music download sites. Unlike the major labels which for the most part sell unprotected CDs but encrypted downloads, Radiohead won’t force a double standard. The music you download from their website will be free of “DRM” (digital rights management) which means you can do with it what you want as long as you don’t sell or give it to others.
October 1, 2007 5:18 PM
From tech heads to Radiohead
In case you missed my story yesterday about the desert-gathering known as Burning Man (or if you live in New York City where it was pre-empted), you might want to check it out here on the CBS Sunday Morning site. No matter what your opinion of the people at Burning Man or the event itself, there's definitely some amazing art. Need a high-tech connection? Rumor is that Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergei Brin were in attendance this year (as they reportedly have been in years past), and may have even donated some bikes. Now on to the day's developments.
