Nov
24
According to CNet, there is a rumor that Apple is in talks with Sony Music Entertainment, among two other major record labels to offer their catalog on the iTunes music service without the standard DRM restrictions.
Amazon has been selling DRM free music from major labels for more than a year now, so we know it’s not the labels who are in favor of restricted music. Of course, the restricted music sold from Apple’s stores only works on the company’s iPod music players. Allowing DRM free music would allow users to play downloaded tracks on any other player.
Nov
21
Online retailer Insound is achieving record profits by combining physical products with mp3 downloads, according to Billboard. It took a bit of convincing from independent record labels, but the offer, led by Sub Pop and Matador records, now includes over 500 titles.
Lenient royalty deals with forward thinking publishers and artists are what allow for this type offer. Giving consumers more value for their money, rather than placing extra restricitons on products they buy, seems a better model for selling proeuct.
