Read the case entitled The Digital Music Distribution Revolution.

Write a 5-page paper (1500 or more words) in APA format in response to the five problems.

Discussion Questions

1. What industry conditions led to the revolution in audio distribution described above? Which stakeholders stand to benefit most (or least) from this revolution?

2. Why did the music stores created by the record labels fail to attract many subscribers? What, if anything, should the record labels have done differently?

3. What will determine how long the success of the iPod and iTunes endures? Should Apple allow its iPods to play non-iTunes songs? Should Apple allow iTunes songs to play on non-iPod MP3 players?

4. Why would musicians sign away their copyright privileges to their songs through Creative Commons?

5. How is podcasting likely to impact the appropriability of recorded music, radio broadcasting, or other types of audio transmissions?

Below is a recommended outline.

1. Cover page (See APA Samplepaper)

2. Introduction

a. A thesisstatement
b. Purpose ofpaper
c. Overview ofpaper

3. Body Conclusion - Summary of mainpoints

a. Lessons Learned andRecommendations

4. References - List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format. (Note: Do not include references that are not cited in the text of yourpaper)