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Compulsory Cannibalism

Compulsory Cannibalism

Last week the Chairman of Warner Music Group made some interesting comments during the annual earnings conference call. He decried “free” streaming models, saying that WMG is not interested in supporting them any longer. By streaming their music for free, he seems to think that such services are cutting into WMG revenues. This, of course, [...]

Feb, 16 2010 3 Comments Full Story
Can Spain Finally Fight Piracy?

Can Spain Finally Fight Piracy?

Since here in the UK we will no doubt have an oversupply of analysis of the Digital Britain report over the coming days and weeks. TMV thought it would be a good idea to instead have Wayne Rosso provide some insight into the recent ‘Blubster” P2P case in Spain, where in fact at one point [...]

Jun, 16 2009 1 Comments Full Story
Are ISPs thieves of music in the digital realm?

Are ISPs thieves of music in the digital realm?

Following on from Paul McGuinness’s speech at the music matters conference in Hong Kong last week where ISPs were likened to “Shoplifters” I would like to take this opportunity to examine the issues at stake. It is crystal clear that without the illegal sharing of music and other rich media content on the internet, there would be little driving the ever-increasing consumer demand for faster broadband speeds, which ISPs profit from. In the UK the government has warned both industries that if they cannot come to mutual agreement it will legislate. Despite this threat the ISPs have remained steadfastly against coming to the table. Why?

Jun, 09 2008 15 Comments Full Story