That Online Music Gravy Train
Apparently, the masses need appeasing; I don’t write and you all get antsy, geez.
Anyways, I caught word of this here news story while watching TV and thought I should put down some words about it.
Basically, if you don’t feel like reading the whole article, the gist of it is that album sales are down about 7% compared to this time last year, and music sales online have nearly tripled from where it was at this time last year. And the record companies are sad because they don’t get money from selling their $18 CDs (oh, boo hoo *cough*).
I’ll keep my point short and to the point. If the record companies can’t see that now is the time to get on the online music sales gravy train, completely, then they’re blind. With mp3 players jumping all over the scene, especially the iPod, and the demand rising, I think perhaps the big guys should maybe rethink they’re marketing strategy? You say not? Well, go back, compare +300% to -7% and enjoy your meal (that being your own heart). I’m not saying CDs should be done away with, because I know I’ll still buy and use them, they’re still a valid format. I just think the shift should be made now, gradually— if that isn’t glaringly obvious.
Anthony said...
He wrote something!
July 08, 2005 @ 07:50 PM