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Apple doesn't need to buy the Big 4, they're quickly disrupting them. The Big 4 used to offer, publicity, promotion, and distribution--now iTunes does all of th
by lotusleaf1987 15y ago
Apple doesn't need to buy the Big 4, they're quickly disrupting them. The Big 4 used to offer, publicity, promotion, and distribution--now iTunes does all of that. Record labels are dinosaurs who are unwilling or incapable of adapting to survive.
- lyime 15y agoApple is not competing with the record labels, so they can't disrupt them. Labels are not going anywhere, artists need labels for various reasons. The function of labels is changing which is what is interesting. They labels are hesitant to change their model.
- lotusleaf1987 15y agoApple is indirectly competing with record labels and the services they once provided--promotion, distribution (iTunes), publicity (Ping). But you're right, Apple isn't trying to be a one stop shop like a record label, Apple is only going after a piece--that is what record labels should be adjusting to. Record labels should try to differentiate and offer whatever services Apple isn't--marketing, advertising, studio space, etc.
- sp332 15y agoThe Model T didn't compete with buggy-whip makers, but disrupted them all the same.