The Open Music Model: A New Business Model for the Digital Distribution of Music

Topics:
Music
Tags:
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology,
Music,
Open Music Model,
Recording Industry
Source:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

FREE Registration is required

Overview: It is clear from the upheaval in the recording industry that the traditional distribution model does not meet the needs of either the industry or its consumers. Many consumers - apparently over 60 million in the United States alone, according to some of the recording industry's estimates - find that downloading music from free exchanges, primarily Kazaa, is the most convenient way to access and store music. The Open Music Model is based on the "open clearinghouse networks" idea presented in that work, which should be referenced for the detailed analysis of the issues.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: PDF | Size: 157KB | Date: Sep 2003 | Pages: 4

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

White Paper Digital Music: The Next Evolution
White Paper The Death Of The Music Business
White Paper Music Industry Vs. The Internet: How Major Labels Will Change Due To The Web's Power
Webcast Working Together from a Distance: Best Practices for High-Performance Virtual Teams
White Paper Digital Music Distribution and the Market Needs: An Investigation of the Digital Music Distribution and the Unsatisfied Demands on the Present Market

Top results from Music

White Paper A New Scheme for Real-Time Loop Music Production Based On Granular Similarity and Probability Control
White Paper Guided Music, Intentionalized Music
White Paper Music and the Brain
White Paper A Timeless Introduction in Motion Picture Sound Recording
White Paper Loudness Control in Digital Broadcast

» View all Music listings

advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).