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Google's Role And Other Details Of Universal DRM 
By: Bruce Houghton 2007-08-13 The Google Factor - Amidst all the noise about Universal's DRM-free experiment and the middle finger it points at iTunes was a mention of Google This alliance as well as downloads direct from artist web sites may prove to be the smartest and most disruptive portion of Universal's experiment.  If a consumer Google's 50 Cent, one of the top ads will be a link to purchase 99 cent mp3's of the act via start-up gBox. Some of Universal's top artists will also be selling mp3's on their own sites. Both channels eliminate middlemen like Rhapsody and open direct communication between the artist and label and fans allowing Universal to capture purchase info for future marketing.
It's curious that Universal chose to sell via a middleman gBox instead of direct, but that could change. And if an artist sells direct from its ow site why do they need the label? Both are potentially revolutionary developments.  >>> What stores are participating in the experiment? Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Rhapsody, Transworld, Passalong Networks, Amazon and Puretracks will all offer DRM-free downloads in the format and bit rate of their choice.
 >>> Hybebot believes that "DRM Free Won't Save The Music Industry But It Will Empower Those That Can".
Comments Tag: Google, DRM Add to  Del.icio.us |  Digg |  Reddit |  Furl Have a bookmark! -  About the Author: Bruce Houghton is a 25 year music industry veteran who owns booking agency Skyline Music and the tour marketing company Skyline Innovations. http://www.hypebot.com |
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