The Eclectic Economist

March 8, 2010

Netflix: The Future of The Music Business

A few weeks ago, thanks to a gift from my big brother (and only a 20 minute sales pitch) I finally came out of the stone ages, better known as On Demand cable viewing, and entered Netflix nation.

February 19, 2010

The Crossover Journey: Why Lebron Comes To New York

I believe that LeBron James’ coming to New York would be more about his inward journey than an outward one.

February 15, 2010

The Freemium Era: Music As Ingredient, Not Main Course

If one ever wanted to see the business model those of us in the ‘music industry’ are leaving behind – whether we like it or not – check out the recent ‘Starr et al v. Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al, U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 08-5637.’ Its the decision of a federal appeals court in New York in response to a case filed on behalf of music downloaders who accuse the four major record labels – Sony, EMI, Warner, and Universal - of engaging in a conspiracy to fix prices and terms under which music could be sold over the Internet. The court did not render a final ruling but determined that the Plaintiffs had ‘enough factual matter (taken as true) to suggest that an agreement was made.’

February 7, 2010

How To Market (and Protect) Jay Electronica (Part II)

Business acumen, institution building, and shrewd political maneuvering are the only way to protect conscious artistry.
Now add to this my professional background and my focus on Jay Electronica becomes clearer.

February 1, 2010

How To Market (and Protect) Jay Electronica (Part I)