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Syd Schwartz’s Blog (aka a freeform jazz exploration in front of a festival crowd)

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Entries from March 2008

The Blanket License Debate

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Ahead of the actual discussion led by Jim Griffin at SXSW Friday, Wired has posted and overview of a notion that has been whispered about in the hallowed halls of the major labels for years…a fee imposed on ISPs that provided end users with an “all you can eat” music service. Read Music Industry [...]

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Tags: General · Music (Business)

Obama vs Clinton–A Web Marketing Lesson for the Majors

March 6th, 2008 · No Comments

This article from Fortune/CNNMoney.com about who is using digital marketing more effectively for campaigning should be discussed at every major label marketing meeting.  The entire article is worthwhile, but this particular Q&A exchange between Fortune and Publicis CIO Rishad Tobaccowala hits the bullseye.  The major labels have historically taken a more Clinton-esque approach despite public [...]

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Tags: Music (Business)

Last.fm Helps SXSW Music Fans Find The Sounds They Crave

March 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

From Mashable: “The Web-based social music service of great renown has assembled a nifty thing dubbed the SXSW Group page, where site members can nab themselves their very own “Band Aid.” What’s a Band Aid? Simple. A list of bands whose SXSW shows you might be interested to catch while down in Texas. The names [...]

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Tags: Music (Business)