It's All About Choice and Convenience
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"The need to hold media that you consume -- the physical purchase -- is going away."
That quote comes from a New York Times article about how choice is driving the way Americans consume media.
The beleaguered recording industry should take note. Says the Times:
"Maybe changing the equation isn't so much a matter of throwing out old media as adjusting to hybrid models that enable an infinite inventory on a digital shelf -- embracing, rather than trying to control, choice."
So ... here's an informal survey:
When was the last time you held a hard copy of a photo you took? Do you still file your pictures into albums, or do you upload to photo-sharing sites like Flickr and Snapfish?
When you rent a movie, is your preference Hollywood Video and Blockbuster ... or Netflix and Blockbuster online delivery?
What was your last music purchase? Did you download it on your computer or go to the store to but it old-school style?
12:05 PM ET | 03-31-2008 | permalink
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