>>> There were major executive shake-ups and job layoffs at EMI.
>>> The EU announced that it will delay until June it’s decision on Universal’s bid for BMG publishing.
>>> The much anticipated Apple iPhone iPod/cell hybrid was announced and initial reviews are very positive. Cisco hit Apple with a lawsuit claiming it owns the iPhone name but Wall Street still rewarded Apple’s stock price. I think this just might be a tipping point for digital music.
>>> We interviewed Beggars Banquet/Matador new media head Adam Farrell on DRM.
>>> Microsoft appears to be walking away from it’s own PlayForSure technology which powers Napster and Yahoo.
>>> It was another sad week for CD sales.
