Paul Resnikoff

Zune Marketplace Installation Levels Remain Low, Report

February 12, 2007

The tech industry is constantly evolving and changing, with new products and services being introduced regularly. One such product is the Microsoft Zune player, which was released some time ago. However, earl... Read More...

Jobs Reactions Continue; Warner Chief Backs Protection

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

On Thursday, Warner Music chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. issued a pro-DRM message, largely a response to recent comments by Apple chief Steve Jobs. During an earnings call, Bronfman made it clear that they advo... Read More...

Quarterly Revenues Bump, Profits Drop at Napster

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

Quarterly earnings dropped once again at Napster, while revenues continued to increase. For the fiscal third quarter ending December 31st, the online music store shed $9.5 million, or $0.22 per basic and dilu... Read More...

EMI Pushes MP3-Based Plan, More Details Surface

Paul Resnikoff

February 8, 2007

The music industry has gone through a lot of changes over the years, from vinyl records to CDs to digital downloads and now to streaming. And one of the biggest changes that we've seen in recent years is th... Read More...

Resnikoff’s Parting Shot: Jobs Plays Pragmatic Politics

Paul Resnikoff

February 7, 2007

Steve Jobs used to be hailed as the savior of the music industry. After all, he figured out how to sell music online! Before the iTunes Music Store, labels stumbled badly with efforts like PressPlay, and co... Read More...

Information Surfaces on New Music Store, Device Combination

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2007

In recent years, the world of digital music has seen a significant amount of growth, with numerous players vying for a larger share of the market. Now, a new player is set to join the fray, as former executiv... Read More...

Warner Music Group, Last.fm Announce Content Pact

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2007

Warner Music Group, one of the world's largest record companies, has announced its plans to integrate its content into Last.fm, a music-focused social network. The partnership is expected to be a significant ... Read More...

Shrinking Physical Space Boosts Independent Digital Sales

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2007

The music industry has seen significant changes over the last decade, with the rise of digital streaming services and the decline of physical album sales. Independent artists have been particularly affected b... Read More...

RIAA Has to Pay Debbie Foster’s Attorneys Fees

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2007

In a recent case in Oklahoma, Capitol Records v. Debbie Foster, the court has granted the defendant's motion for attorneys fees to be imposed against the RIAA. The court held that Ms. Foster is to receive her "... Read More...

Executives Debate Impact of MP3-Based Sales Shift

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2007

Digital Rights Management (DRM) has been a hot topic of discussion for a long time in the music industry. The "D" in "DRM" might as well stand for the "Devil," according to prevailing sentiment. But just how ... Read More...

Compatibility Problems Surface Between iPod, Vista OS

Paul Resnikoff

February 5, 2007

The world of technology is ever-evolving, and so are the issues that come with it. One such issue that has recently come to light is the incompatibility of the newly-launched Vista operating system with Apple... Read More...

Santangelo Teenager Files Countersuit Against RIAA

Paul Resnikoff

February 1, 2007

The long-standing feud between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Santangelo family has taken another twist in recent times with an unexpected turn of events. Robert Santangelo, a te... Read More...

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