Surf music: selling books via the Internet is already big business. Selling records is going to be a lot harder
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There were approximately $18 million in compact disc sales on the Internet in 1996, and Sony Music has become the largest record company to try its hand at selling music through that medium. The advantages and disadvantages of online music sales are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Being digital is not enough
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Compact discs have been the standard audio technology since they were introduced in 1982. Several manufacturers have tried and failed to replace CDs with more advanced technologies. However, the digital video disc could be the next major audio standard.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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No more Mr Nice Guy
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EMI executive chairman Eric Nicoli is trying to turn around the troubled music group and show that he can be tough when necessary. EMI's major problem is its long-standing failure to progress in the US market.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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