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6a00d83451b36c69e201b8d18e81c1970c-800wiThis week industry commentators weighed in on whether it's time to consider something other than the streaming business model, if narcissism is ruining the live music experience, and what Rhapsody's return to it's Napster moniker means for the company.

  • Time To Hit ‘Reset’ On The Streaming Business Model? [Cortney Harding]
  • Is Narcissism Ruining The Live Experience?
  • Return Of Napster Name Signals A Company Running Out Of Options, Says Former Rhapsody Exec Jon Maples
  • Irving Azoff Calls On Music Industry To "Work Together"
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admin on 06/26/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
Tags: Business model, Deezer, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, Napster, revenue, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model
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