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The Windows are Always Moving

January 5, 2010

Analysis of:Comcast-NBC may herald films on demand before DVD | Reuters | www.reuters.com

So Comcast wants to move the release windows. It's happened before...and will happen again and again as new modes of access allow changes in viewing habits AND in relative revenue streams.

The Fickle Consumer & Android

October 14, 2009

Analysis of:It's All Android, All the Time | www.businessweek.com

"This, too, shall pass."The Android avalanche continues. As both a user and an app provider, I can say that resting on that platform will result in the same outcome as sitting on DOS 6.22...the rest of the world moves on.

Performance Royalty Act will Doom Performers

October 4, 2009

Analysis of:Performance Rights Act | www.opencongress.org

Radio is still THE main method for generating the sampling that leads to purchase. Thinking, "That's great for new releases, but not fair that older songs are used for free?" Two notes: 1) What's the value of the initial usage - which is entirely promotional? If artists and labels had to PAY for it, (which they might in the future) they'd never afford it! 2) Check who's listening to what 18-34's are listening to 60's, 70's and '80 music and THEY'RE BUYING IT, after hearing it on the radio.

Free money for broadband? Not likely.

May 14, 2009

Analysis of:Broadband stimulus: Is it really free money? | telephonyonline.com

When free isn't free Who are the lobbies? Where's the profit?

Music and Radio. Can the Businesses Save Themselves?

July 9, 2008

Analysis of:Performance Rights Act | www.opencongress.org

The Performance Rights Act changes the broadcaster/performer relationship from symbiotic to adversarial. It's not good for either. In fact, it could severely harm the both sides. However, it's not the end of the story. Clearchannel and other broadcasters are implementing a new technology - tagging - which may well turn the tables on it all.

Grabbing a floating log...

November 13, 2007

Analysis of:Netflix CEO Exercises Options | www.forbes.com

No impact on marketplace but... is drawing attention to the gap between consumer demand and Blockbuster/Netflix services... is indicative of lack of understanding of the media consumer.

Physician, Heal Thyself

July 9, 2007

Analysis of:eBay Takes on Craigslist | www.businessweek.com

There is faulty logic in believing that classified ad users = community. Visitors to a site like Kijiji become more divergent in their interests rather than less. If PayPal is a "drag-along" there's a built-in negative.

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