Comments on: EMI & Apple say no DRM for you http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:26:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Pay More for DRM-Free Music at iTunes - Unsought Input http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94296 Pay More for DRM-Free Music at iTunes - Unsought Input Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:07:03 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94296 <p>[...] one company is.  EMI and Apple reached a deal to allow totally restriction-free songs for sale.  The kicker is that the songs will cost 30 cents more that the locked-down DRM [...]</p> [...] one company is.  EMI and Apple reached a deal to allow totally restriction-free songs for sale.  The kicker is that the songs will cost 30 cents more that the locked-down DRM [...]

]]> By: NewTeeVee » Could Video Escape DRM Too? http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94297 NewTeeVee » Could Video Escape DRM Too? Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:51:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94297 <p>[...] appears that the era of DRM-free music is upon us. We can’t help but hope that DRM-free TV shows and movies will follow, but of [...]</p> [...] appears that the era of DRM-free music is upon us. We can’t help but hope that DRM-free TV shows and movies will follow, but of [...]

]]> By: DRM is not the issue http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94298 DRM is not the issue Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:32:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94298 <p>When all is said and done, interoperability needs to be at the center of this debate. Apple choosing to use the AAC format without DRM doesn't really make the music a whole lot more open to other devices. Currently, AAC is supported by Apple and Sony, but not most of the other popular MP3 players.</p> <p>Let's push the focus away from DRM and towards the real roadblock, interoperability.</p> When all is said and done, interoperability needs to be at the center of this debate. Apple choosing to use the AAC format without DRM doesn’t really make the music a whole lot more open to other devices. Currently, AAC is supported by Apple and Sony, but not most of the other popular MP3 players.

Let’s push the focus away from DRM and towards the real roadblock, interoperability.

]]> By: Media Cool Hunting » Blog Archive » Apple & EMI drop DRM http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94295 Media Cool Hunting » Blog Archive » Apple & EMI drop DRM Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:20:05 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94295 <p>[...] If this move by Apple and EMI becomes a success, subscription based services actually competing with iTunes such as Napster or Real will be in trouble, as they all require DRM. Also, this would make it easier for AAC (the codec Apple uses in iTunes) to become an standard together with MP3 and in detriment of Microsoft’s WMA. (All this ideas can be found in the comments at this GigaOm post). [...]</p> [...] If this move by Apple and EMI becomes a success, subscription based services actually competing with iTunes such as Napster or Real will be in trouble, as they all require DRM. Also, this would make it easier for AAC (the codec Apple uses in iTunes) to become an standard together with MP3 and in detriment of Microsoft’s WMA. (All this ideas can be found in the comments at this GigaOm post). [...]

]]> By: RandomThoughts http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94294 RandomThoughts Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:52:42 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94294 <p>A more interesting test is of consumers. Their claims of being treated like criminals will fall flat if consumers don’t buy the more expensive DRM free music.</p> A more interesting test is of consumers. Their claims of being treated like criminals will fall flat if consumers don’t buy the more expensive DRM free music.

]]> By: Waking Ideas » Blog Archive » Apple Strikes a Deal: EMI’s entire catalog on iTunes is going DRM-free http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94290 Waking Ideas » Blog Archive » Apple Strikes a Deal: EMI’s entire catalog on iTunes is going DRM-free Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:48:23 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94290 <p>[...]  Om Malik: Basically, now the other labels - Sony, BMG and Universal - have to embrace DRM free music or else have their hypocrisy exposed. If the other majors follow EMI’s lead, then Apple might have turned on the heat on some of its rivals say, Napster or Rhapsody, who would have to follow suit or else become monthly subscription services. [...]</p> [...]  Om Malik: Basically, now the other labels – Sony, BMG and Universal – have to embrace DRM free music or else have their hypocrisy exposed. If the other majors follow EMI’s lead, then Apple might have turned on the heat on some of its rivals say, Napster or Rhapsody, who would have to follow suit or else become monthly subscription services. [...]

]]> By: Jesse Kopelman http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94292 Jesse Kopelman Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:33:10 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94292 <p>DRM-free is very important, but so is 256kbps. There is no way I'm going to pay iTunes prices for 128 kbps quality. Still, I wish they had bit the bullet and gone all the way to 320 kbps (I guess this would be the limit as it's all the iPod will support).</p> DRM-free is very important, but so is 256kbps. There is no way I’m going to pay iTunes prices for 128 kbps quality. Still, I wish they had bit the bullet and gone all the way to 320 kbps (I guess this would be the limit as it’s all the iPod will support).

]]> By: Tony C http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94293 Tony C Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:10:29 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94293 <p>I don't see this as the end of subscription services; in fact, I don't know that it is even related. Subscription allows unlimited streaming, which works well for people who like to listen from their laptops, or connect them to their stereos. DRM-free songs don't make this concept any more or less attractive. I don't see a sudden rush to e-mail out a personal catalog of DRM-free music to a group of friends, which would reduce one's incentive to hold a subscription, but I suppose that is one of the hypotheses that will be tested over the next year.</p> I don’t see this as the end of subscription services; in fact, I don’t know that it is even related. Subscription allows unlimited streaming, which works well for people who like to listen from their laptops, or connect them to their stereos. DRM-free songs don’t make this concept any more or less attractive. I don’t see a sudden rush to e-mail out a personal catalog of DRM-free music to a group of friends, which would reduce one’s incentive to hold a subscription, but I suppose that is one of the hypotheses that will be tested over the next year.

]]> By: Brian Laks http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94288 Brian Laks Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:50:16 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94288 <p>It's about time. Now if they could only figure out what to do with that pesky Limewire...</p> It’s about time. Now if they could only figure out what to do with that pesky Limewire…

]]> By: Larry http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94291 Larry Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:44:26 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94291 <p>Anyone want to speculate on the long term implications for digital video?</p> Anyone want to speculate on the long term implications for digital video?

]]> By: Patrick http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94289 Patrick Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:16:06 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94289 <p>A huge leap for the credibility of digital music.</p> A huge leap for the credibility of digital music.

]]> By: Steve in Chapel Hill http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94287 Steve in Chapel Hill Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:47:17 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94287 <p>The fact that albums will be priced the same for 128 kbps, DRM'd or 256 kbps DRM-free will be a major catalyst for selling whole albums. Should be more profitable for both apple and emi since more money per transaction. This will also be a further enticement to bring other studios on board. Classic Apple to seduce the user into spending more money rather than demand it.</p> The fact that albums will be priced the same for 128 kbps, DRM’d or 256 kbps DRM-free will be a major catalyst for selling whole albums. Should be more profitable for both apple and emi since more money per transaction. This will also be a further enticement to bring other studios on board. Classic Apple to seduce the user into spending more money rather than demand it.

]]> By: steve http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94286 steve Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:24:47 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94286 <p>Also all of the indies are being offered the option and many will choose it.</p> <p>Note that it also gives Apple a differentiation for subscription if they ever choose to add that (they may not).</p> <p>This also cements aac as a necessary default codec along with mp3 and probably kills wma.</p> <p>Lots of swearing coming from Redmond today...</p> Also all of the indies are being offered the option and many will choose it.

Note that it also gives Apple a differentiation for subscription if they ever choose to add that (they may not).

This also cements aac as a necessary default codec along with mp3 and probably kills wma.

Lots of swearing coming from Redmond today…

]]> By: Paul http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94285 Paul Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:08:30 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94285 <p>The brilliant aspect of this deal is that all the labels just re-entered into a multi-year agreement to sell their songs on iTS at $0.99 per song. Jobs patiently waited for them to lock themselves in before springing his open letter.</p> <p>With this move, EMI is suddenly making much more profit per DRM-free song sold. The other labels now have to enter into new agreements with Apple or sit on the sidelines selling much less profitable DRM'd songs.</p> <p>No wonder Jobs is confident that half the songs will be DRM-free by the end of the year.</p> <p>One thing is for sure - if this turns out to be the huge hit it appears it will be, then it will be the end of music subscription services since they all require DRM. Goodbye Napster, Real, and PlaysForSure.</p> The brilliant aspect of this deal is that all the labels just re-entered into a multi-year agreement to sell their songs on iTS at $0.99 per song. Jobs patiently waited for them to lock themselves in before springing his open letter.

With this move, EMI is suddenly making much more profit per DRM-free song sold. The other labels now have to enter into new agreements with Apple or sit on the sidelines selling much less profitable DRM’d songs.

No wonder Jobs is confident that half the songs will be DRM-free by the end of the year.

One thing is for sure – if this turns out to be the huge hit it appears it will be, then it will be the end of music subscription services since they all require DRM. Goodbye Napster, Real, and PlaysForSure.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94283 Anonymous Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:49:53 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94283 <p>Wow, I got pwned: "Maybe Mr.Nicoli should follow the same advice in the music industry first."</p> <p>http://gigaom.com/2007/03/28/emi-ceo-mobile-can-learn-from-apple/#comments</p> Wow, I got pwned: “Maybe Mr.Nicoli should follow the same advice in the music industry first.”

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]]> By: Visible.Mobi http://gigaom.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94284 Visible.Mobi Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:30:55 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/04/02/apple-emi-say-no-to-drm/#comment-94284 <p>Great news!</p> Great news!

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