Comments on: In The Time Of Theft http://ezread.biz/2008/03/19/in-the-time-of-theft/ An Industry Dialog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Taylor Trask http://ezread.biz/2008/03/19/in-the-time-of-theft/#comment-94 Taylor Trask Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:30:52 +0000 http://ezread.biz/2008/03/19/in-the-time-of-theft/#comment-94 It's ashame this kind of limited thinking is still so prevalent. Hugh follows the mindset of old-school, RIAA talking-heads who try to graft the past music economics onto a current platform; a paradox similar to a mad scientist trying to graft a rabbit's head on a turtle. There are so many holes in the above argument, I'm not sure where to begin. Perhaps it's best to simply respond by saying it's not about the music any longer. Multi-mediums are a must, entertainment brands are the way of success, and cultivating and crafting long-term relationships with a smaller fan base that spends more money IS the way to sustain a career. It’s ashame this kind of limited thinking is still so prevalent. Hugh follows the mindset of old-school, RIAA talking-heads who try to graft the past music economics onto a current platform; a paradox similar to a mad scientist trying to graft a rabbit’s head on a turtle.

There are so many holes in the above argument, I’m not sure where to begin. Perhaps it’s best to simply respond by saying it’s not about the music any longer. Multi-mediums are a must, entertainment brands are the way of success, and cultivating and crafting long-term relationships with a smaller fan base that spends more money IS the way to sustain a career.

]]> By: David Ross http://ezread.biz/2008/03/19/in-the-time-of-theft/#comment-93 David Ross Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:34:41 +0000 http://ezread.biz/2008/03/19/in-the-time-of-theft/#comment-93 Kevin Kelly has an intriguing article about the Internet, FREE and scarcity which is must read. It isn't necessarily aimed at Hugh's thoughts, but has a direct impact on them. Read it here: http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/kelly08/kelly08_index.html Kevin Kelly has an intriguing article about the Internet, FREE and scarcity which is must read. It isn’t necessarily aimed at Hugh’s thoughts, but has a direct impact on them. Read it here:

http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/kelly08/kelly08_index.html

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