Here are a few rather random personal takeaways from Midemnet and Midem 2009.
First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to the entire Reed Midem team, as well as, Ted Cohen and my fellow members on the MidemNet Visionary Chair Committee for making me feel welcome and hosting such a well run and informative event.
- It really is all about the fan. I went into Midem thinking it was a good soundbite and left believing that it may be all we need to know to move the industry forward. Listen to the fan. Serve them. Offer them quality, convenience and choice. I don't know if they'll reward you if you do; but I guarantee that they'll punish you if you don't
- I heard comments that the music industry has finally moved from conflict to collaboration. There is truth in that, but collaboration implies a transaction and in Web 2.0 it can't always be about making money. Where we really need to be headed is communication - with each other (rights holders + startups, for example) and more importantly between artists and fans.
- More on the MidemNet blog.
