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# Hypebot’s 10 Music 2.0 Predictions For 2008
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/hypebots-10-mus/
- Published: 2008-01-08T07:39:06.000Z
- Updated: 2008-01-08T07:39:06.000Z
- Description: Despite major layoffs and promises of change, the EMI at the end of 2008 will look much like the EMI of today only smaller and with new faces at the. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2008/01/hypebots-10-mus.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:06

1. Despite major layoffs and promises of change, the **EMI at the end of 2008 will look much like the EMI of today** only smaller and with new faces at the helm.[![Predictions_crystal_ball_2](https://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/images/2008/01/08/predictions_crystal_ball_2.jpg "Predictions_crystal_ball_2")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/01/08/predictions%5Fcrystal%5Fball%5F2.jpg&ref=hypebot.com)
2. The **major labels** groups will try to **buy their way out of the decline** by purchasing indie labels and other smaller music tech companies.
3. **More**  
**venture capital** and tech money will flow into the music industry.
4. There will be consolidation or **closures within the subscription music** sector.
5. **iTunes and the iPod will remain in dominate positions** throughout the year, but several competitors will finally gain traction.
6. Paid **ringtone sales will plummet**.
7. **Mobile** f**ull song downloads** will grab a significant share of the US digital market.
8. More **niche music and download destinations** will launch and flourish.
9. The quality of downloads will improve. More artwork, lyrics and other extras will be included along with higher bit rates.
10. **Free music** will gain traction as **ad supported channels** evolve.

What do you think of our predictions for 2008 and what are yours?