TIMING IS EVERYTHING: While Bronfman noted that the institution of variable pricing has been a “net positive” for WMG, the 30% price increase ''probably couldn't have come at a worse time,'' with the economy in the midst of a recession. Indeed, unit sales growth at iTunes has slowed from 11% in the June quarter (variable pricing kicked in during April) to 5% in the most recent quarter, ending Dec. 31. (2/11a)
DANIEL NIGRO:
CRACKING THE CODE The co-writer-producer of the moment, in his own words (12/12a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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