Comments for Taipanway's Weblog http://taipanway.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:32:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 Comment on Zune and Uni by Ranjit Mathoda http://taipanway.com/2006/11/09/zune-and-uni/#comment-24 Ranjit Mathoda Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:54:44 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/11/09/zune-and-uni/#comment-24 I think this deal is a clever piece of judo by Microsoft. They become more friendly to the record companies than Apple currently is, and they cause the record companies to seek the same deal from Apple. Which hurts Apple much more than it hurts Microsoft, because it aims more directly at Apple's business model and business situation. See my post on the subject here: <a href="http://www.mathoda.com/archives/86" rel="nofollow">http://www.mathoda.com/archives/86</a> I think this deal is a clever piece of judo by Microsoft. They become more friendly to the record companies than Apple currently is, and they cause the record companies to seek the same deal from Apple. Which hurts Apple much more than it hurts Microsoft, because it aims more directly at Apple’s business model and business situation. See my post on the subject here: http://www.mathoda.com/archives/86

]]> Comment on Spiral Frog by Ranjit Mathoda http://taipanway.com/2006/08/30/spiral-frog/#comment-21 Ranjit Mathoda Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:55:59 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/08/30/spiral-frog/#comment-21 Under the same theory Friendster could have done everything MySpace did... but it clearly was valuable for MySpace to still try. Under the same theory Friendster could have done everything MySpace did… but it clearly was valuable for MySpace to still try.

]]> Comment on Point of Diminishing Returns by james http://taipanway.com/2006/04/24/point-of-diminishing-returns/#comment-18 james Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:41:49 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/04/24/point-of-diminishing-returns/#comment-18 Kind of like Pandora ... for everything. (www.Pandora.com) Kind of like Pandora … for everything. (www.Pandora.com)

]]> Comment on Mobile Porn by RipRap http://taipanway.com/2006/05/01/mobile-porn/#comment-20 RipRap Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:04:39 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/05/01/mobile-porn/#comment-20 Porn is not our right. It is a neccesity of life! Without porn, how would we breath? Without porn, how would we work? Without porn, how would we eat? Do you see where I am going with this? WE NEED PORN TO LIVE! Without porn, we will die. Porn is not our right. It is a neccesity of life! Without porn, how would we breath? Without porn, how would we work? Without porn, how would we eat? Do you see where I am going with this? WE NEED PORN TO LIVE!
Without porn, we will die.

]]> Comment on Point of Diminishing Returns by mark http://taipanway.com/2006/04/24/point-of-diminishing-returns/#comment-17 mark Tue, 30 May 2006 09:08:02 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/04/24/point-of-diminishing-returns/#comment-17 as attention becomes a scarcer commodity in our daily lives, we must look to the value chain and associated mechanisms that capture our attention. RSS for one, micormedia for two - (5 second video clips) - the rise of social networks are - in essence - a direct response to this attention scarcity, logic being that we 'trust' and will pay attention to this source mor than others. Thats why media 1.0 is completely wrong. The power is now at the edge (the whole web 2.0 blah blah) this means that this scarce attention we are now beginning to control. Adds dont work. Blockbusters and newspapers are imploding around us. you are potentially in a good spot with xingtones IMO. as attention becomes a scarcer commodity in our daily lives, we must look to the value chain and associated mechanisms that capture our attention. RSS for one, micormedia for two - (5 second video clips) - the rise of social networks are - in essence - a direct response to this attention scarcity, logic being that we ‘trust’ and will pay attention to this source mor than others.

Thats why media 1.0 is completely wrong. The power is now at the edge (the whole web 2.0 blah blah) this means that this scarce attention we are now beginning to control. Adds dont work. Blockbusters and newspapers are imploding around us.

you are potentially in a good spot with xingtones IMO.

]]> Comment on Mobile Porn by Jim http://taipanway.com/2006/05/01/mobile-porn/#comment-19 Jim Thu, 04 May 2006 11:38:15 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/05/01/mobile-porn/#comment-19 I agree, porn is our right! I agree, porn is our right!

]]> Comment on The failure of the music industry by Steve Rimland http://taipanway.com/2006/02/24/the-failure-of-the-music-industry/#comment-16 Steve Rimland Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:41:23 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/02/24/the-failure-of-the-music-industry/#comment-16 The battle was over early on when the industry couldn't figure out how to embrace the internet, and digital delivery. It should be NO suprise that the tech industry embraced this 'new medium', and basically declared victory while the industry sat back and watched. The music industry continued to watch as the consumer embraced the mp3 format, saying that it will never last because the sound quality pales in comparison to the CD, and who is going to wait for an hour to download an album over dialup. Well, that process improved pretty quickly. Infact, I just saw a label presentation done in a meeting on an iPod. The consumer's mindset today also places little value on an artist. I was recently in a meeting for a charity in NYC. The charity has money to rent the Rainbow Room, Flowers, Finest in food and liquor Invitations, etc.... They feel a platinum artist would draw some more money from big donors, but did not want to spend a penny on that artist. When I secured a major artist for 10k, they said forget it. The 'bandwagon' for the music industry was the best promotional vehicle. Hype, Chart manipulation, radio /video spins got the consumer to purchase. Remember the Box on cable? Anyway, it's a pity we had to arrive at this point in time in the music industry. The way the distribution companies are setup is also where the process isn't aligned. The distribution companies are out there making marketing deals to effect almost their global catalogue, the labels that get distributed by that distribution company make other marketing deals around their artists that may be in direct conflict, and an artist an manager are also looking to strike deals on their own. All this is happening, with almost no communication with each other. Music was, is, and will always be an important part of our culture. I wish the industry would listen to it's consumers, while at the same time create an enviorment where artists can create and get paid. If not, I predict they'll soon be replaced by Apple, Google, Amazon, Starbucks, Yahoo, and Microsoft. The battle was over early on when the industry couldn’t figure out how to embrace the internet, and digital delivery. It should be NO suprise that the tech industry embraced this ‘new medium’, and basically declared victory while the industry sat back and watched.
The music industry continued to watch as the consumer embraced the mp3 format, saying that it will never last because the sound quality pales in comparison to the CD, and who is going to wait for an hour to download an album over dialup. Well, that process improved pretty quickly. Infact, I just saw a label presentation done in a meeting on an iPod.

The consumer’s mindset today also places little value on an artist. I was recently in a meeting for a charity in NYC. The charity has money to rent the Rainbow Room, Flowers, Finest in food and liquor Invitations, etc…. They feel a platinum artist would draw some more money from big donors, but did not want to spend a penny on that artist. When I secured a major artist for 10k, they said forget it.

The ‘bandwagon’ for the music industry was the best promotional vehicle. Hype, Chart manipulation, radio /video spins got the consumer to purchase. Remember the Box on cable?

Anyway, it’s a pity we had to arrive at this point in time in the music industry. The way the distribution companies are setup is also where the process isn’t aligned. The distribution companies are out there making marketing deals to effect almost their global catalogue, the labels that get distributed by that distribution company make other marketing deals around their artists that may be in direct conflict, and an artist an manager are also looking to strike deals on their own. All this is happening, with almost no communication with each other.

Music was, is, and will always be an important part of our culture. I wish the industry would listen to it’s consumers, while at the same time create an enviorment where artists can create and get paid. If not, I predict they’ll soon be replaced by Apple, Google, Amazon, Starbucks, Yahoo, and Microsoft.

]]> Comment on The failure of the music industry by Larry http://taipanway.com/2006/02/24/the-failure-of-the-music-industry/#comment-15 Larry Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:30:37 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/02/24/the-failure-of-the-music-industry/#comment-15 what kind of power do you think the wireless carriers will have (or have) over the music industry? they are selling devices that are perfect for music distribution and the music is secondary. btw - does Xingtones pay the carrier a royalty like a typical ringtone company? what kind of power do you think the wireless carriers will have (or have) over the music industry? they are selling devices that are perfect for music distribution and the music is secondary.

btw - does Xingtones pay the carrier a royalty like a typical ringtone company?

]]> Comment on Self Promotion by Alex Nesmith http://taipanway.com/2006/02/06/self-promotion/#comment-14 Alex Nesmith Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:55:20 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/02/06/self-promotion/#comment-14 As the head of an independent production company, I must say that your grasp of where the industry is headed is right on point! Don't ever become the CEO of a major label..no matter how much money they offer!!! As the head of an independent production company, I must say that your grasp of where the industry is headed is right on point! Don’t ever become the CEO of a major label..no matter how much money they offer!!!

]]> Comment on Hiatus by Kim Wilson http://taipanway.com/2006/01/11/hiatus/#comment-12 Kim Wilson Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:38:43 +0000 http://taipanway.com/2006/01/11/hiatus/#comment-12 Hi Jonathan, my name is kim wilson. I am the founder and president of the FOR ME Program (The Future Of Real Music & Entertainment)...our organization works with high school students who are interested in pursuing a career or furthering their education in the entertainment industry. We have a heavy focus on technology advancements in the industry. I would like your email address to send you information about our program as we are most interested in having you work with us and lend your expertise to the many at-risk youth we work with. WE know you are VERY BUSY!!! So, any time, expertise, advice, etc. is greatly appreciated! I love your blog, by the way. Have a great day! Hi Jonathan, my name is kim wilson. I am the founder and president of the FOR ME Program (The Future Of Real Music & Entertainment)…our organization works with high school students who are interested in pursuing a career or furthering their education in the entertainment industry. We have a heavy focus on technology advancements in the industry.

I would like your email address to send you information about our program as we are most interested in having you work with us and lend your expertise to the many at-risk youth we work with.

WE know you are VERY BUSY!!! So, any time, expertise, advice, etc. is greatly appreciated!

I love your blog, by the way.

Have a great day!

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