Web 2.0 and The Thank You Economy
March 24, 2011 OffI had the opportunity to hear Gary Vaynerchuk yesterday, at a Drucker Business Forum event. Vaynerchuck is a social media expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Crush It! – Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion, and The Thank You Economy. He is a regular speaker at events such as the…
Bob Baker on the Realities of Making a Living as a Musician in 2011
March 15, 2011 OffInteresting post by Bob Baker today. The tools and the channels have changed dramatically but artists have always been self-employed and struggled to balance the pursuit of their craft with the economic realities of survival. More of my thoughts to follow… The Realities of Making a Living with Music in 2011 via music think tank
Are music consumers stepping on us?
February 25, 2011 OffFrom today’s Digital Music News: Are Music Consumers Stepping On Us? That was the question posed on Thursday by NPD analyst Russ Crupnick at Digital Music Forum East in Manhattan. “Consumers are flipping us the bird,” Crupnick declared while trotting through slide-after-slide of distressing data. Exhibit A? Crupnick listed a litany of concessions and pro-consumer…
Is Apple Killing the Golden Subscription Goose?
February 16, 2011 OffI have been using Apple’s products since the 512K Macintosh. I have immense respect for the company’s user-focused product management and business models. However, once in awhile they go too far and do something stupid. Apple’s new subscription licensing policy could seriously impact subscription music services, an important developing market. The same is true with…
Rethinking Music Pts. 1 and 2 – Creativity, Commerce and Policy
February 10, 2011 OffCheck out these two excellent podcasts in preparation for the upcoming Rethink Music conference coming up this April in Boston. Radio Berkman #168 Rethinking Music Pt. 1Radio Berkman #173 Rethinking Music Pt. 2 – The Portrait of the Self-Published Artist
California Copyright Conference: The Future of the Latin Music Market
February 9, 2011 OffOn February 8, 2011 The California Copyright Conference hosted a panel discussing the current state and future possibilities of the Latin music market, organized and co-moderated by Eric Palmquest – Director, Disney Music Publishing and Marissa Lopez, Associate Director, Latin Writer/Publisher Relations at BMI. The panel featured: Richard Bull – President of The Sixth House,…
Global Music Registry Meets Consumer Consumption Model
February 9, 2011 OffA thought provoking post from the Rethink Music blog. The barriers to creating a global music licensing registry are substantial in and of themselves. As consumer behavior shifts away from ownership to an “anytime, anywhere” access model, accurate, streamlined licensing will be key to a great music experience for the public as well as solid…
When It Can’t Be Done, Do It…
January 18, 2011 Off“A new idea can be either unfamiliar, silly, or both. It can’t be judged by description. It needs to be done (made) to exist. It is unlikely that anyone will sanction the cost of something they don’t understand. Therefore, you have no choice but to do it yourself. At whatever cost.” “Being right is based…
RIP, Don Van Vliet (Captain Beefheart)
December 17, 2010 OffCaptain Beefheart Dies at 69 Iconoclastic musician and painter Don Van Vliet died today after a lengthy battle with MS. Many of his recordings including Trout Mask Replica, Lick My Decals Off Baby, and Clear Spot where game-changers for me. A true original who will be missed. Check out Van Vliet’s paintings here: Run Paint…