...English 12 Julian 21 January 2014 Music Piracy Ever wondered how the music that you listen to probably every day of your life becomes the music that you love so much? Well there is a long and tedious process that goes into to making just one song. The artists does his or her best to make a song that he or she likes and also a song that all of the fans would enjoy too. It takes days, maybe even weeks to just make one single song; and there are so many components or people that go into its creation. To start, there are songwriters and audio engineers, computer technicians and also the actually artist or artists in the song, and all of those people profit off of that one song. So when a person goes online and decides to illegally download a song using either a digital storage locker or a peer-to-peer site you a basically stealing money from a people that worked really hard on making that song, and when not just one but thousands and millions of people start to do that, that takes a big toll and has a big impact on those people. This type of stealing is called music piracy and music piracy is a serious problem and affects the music industry in many different ways, from revenue loss, to a decline in jobs. Music piracy is the illegal copying or distributing of music that a company did not give permission to do. Music piracy has been on a rapid increase since the beginning of the 2000s. In 2005, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) estimated that 20 billion...
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...Running Head: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON MUSIC INDUSTRY The Cultural and Economic Impact of Technology on Music Industry [Name of Author] [Name of the Institution] Abstract Technology has played a pivotal role in evolving every industry at global scale, music industry is also influenced by technology. The impact of technology on the music industry has a mix reaction from the cultural and the economic domain. In this paper I will critically analyze the research on impact of technology mentioned in different journals, books, articles and papers. In order to compile this report a simple hierarchy has been followed. The impact in the cultural domain will be examined, its proposed solutions will be highlighted and alternative research methodologies will be defined. Then impact on the economic sector of the music industry will be critically reviewed in the evidence of different papers. Role of governing authorities will be examined and then proposed solutions will be defined. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 4 Discussion 5 Cultural Impact of Technology on Music Industry 5 Negative Impact 6 Economical Impact of Technology on Music Industry 7 Positive Impact 7 Negative Impact 7 Conclusion 8 References 10 Cultural and Economical Impact of Technology on Music Industry Introduction Music is a form of art essentially created for the purpose of entertainment. It has now evolved as a resource of expression for multiple human activities ranging...
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...Depression. This period in time was an all-time low in America's history. Lost jobs, little money, and business failure made a lonesome backdrop for this once proud nation. A profound effect emerged from this tragedy, a revolution in music. The Great Depression was the cause of both setbacks and innovations in the music industry, particularly the jazz style. In the early stages of the Depression, the music industry was hit hard. Many musicians lost their jobs. All over the nation, jobs became few and far between, because many businesses couldn't afford to hire employees. Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet are just some of the musicians whose...
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...had designed a personal computer that he and Steven Jobs built together. Woz had not even considered that idea of anyone wanting to buy it, however Jobs had a vision to introduce it to the public for sale. Woz and Jobs started the Apple Company in Jobs garage and from there it has blossomed into a billion dollar company. “Apple Computer is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings”(Apple). Apple uses differentiation strategy by seeking to be unique in its industry as well as being cost competitive. SWOT Analysis: The chart below identifies Apple’s SWOT analysis. Listed are some of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats CEO Steve Jobs Program Compatibility Education sector Competition in technology Brand recognition Few Strategic Alliances Intel chips Product substitutes Good support systems Leadership Music industry Economic conditions Tech-savvy design PC market Innovativeness Law suits Strengths: CEO Steven Jobs was the visionary of the company when Apple Computers was formed. He saw that the personal computers could be sold to the public and money could be made. Being a visionary leader in the company is what helps keep Apple Inc. on top today. “One of the remarkable qualities that Mr. Jobs has is his ability to continue looking forward and...
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...SOFTWARE PIRACY IFSM 304 Abstract In the various media industries there are extreme worries concerning unauthorized downloading and copying of their products known as piracy. Piracy of items has been part of commerce for centuries; counterfeiting of currency for example. With the information age the ease at which media can be pirated has caused an explosion of this phenomenon. This practice is an illegal act that is done by individuals for personal use and also for profit. The first do not seem to see the issues caused by this practice such as; the spreading of viruses and lower quality products. We will use Reynolds' Seven-Step Ethical Decision Making Approach for the breakdown of the ethical reality of software piracy. Introduction Software piracy is defined as illegally copying software for distribution within the organization, or to friends, clubs and other groups, or for duplication and resale (PC Mag, n.d.). Software piracy is a worldwide issue. With the increase in the access to and the speed of the Internet the availability of pirated media continues to increase in availability. The most common of types of piracy follow: Softlifting: Borrowing and installing a copy of a software application from a colleague. Client-server overuse: Installing more copies of the software than you have licenses for. Hard-disk loading: Installing and selling unauthorized copies of software on refurbished or new computers. Counterfeiting: Duplicating and selling copyrighted...
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...What were some of Apple’s biggest successes and failures? Describe why. iTunes was announced in January 2001 as an all-in-one digital music program. iTunes immediately made an impact on a dying music industry as it brought a different approach to how consumers purchase music. The music consumer industry had been going through a change in how music was being used in terms of devices. Consumers were utilizing digital technology devices to download songs instead of using CD's. iTunes was a way for consumers to personalize their music experience within a downloadable software application. iTunes allows users to download MP3, use Internet Radio, write CD's and purchase songs from their favorite artists at a low cost of $.99. iTunes announcement also sparked the cloud revolution. Apple's iOS App Store was launched in July 2008 as a tool for consumers to use to download applications for their smart phones or smart devices. Apple announced a milestone in July 2011 in that it had reached it 15 billionth download of more than 500,000 applications. The App Store has become the cornerstone of the iPhones success. The App Stores success is driving the markets in that it’s creating new markets for software developers. Their biggest success of Apple is bringing back the late Steve Jobs. Without Jobs, Apple would be a thing of the past. Jobs came back to Apple in July 1997 as the interim CEO after Apple had posted a $1 billion loss in revenues and stock was trading at $4 a share...
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...given in reference to E-Sonic’s producing of music on to various forms of products. The second code 512220 is, “Releasing, Promoting, and Distributing sound recordings. Integrated Record Production/Distribution” (). B. Analysis of E-Sonic’s external market environment 1. Sonic records are a part of the recording and production studio industry, which is going on to start E-Sonic. “Sonic Records, a market-leading recording studio and production house, has witnessed declining demand for music CDs” (). The company boasted over $15 billion in revenue five years ago. However, times have changed over the past five years; technology has greatly improved over time. There have been many technological advances that has offered alternatives to CDs. The one thing that has improved the industry some is the government regulations against pirating music, which is essentially stealing the merchandise. 2. E-Sonic’s competition is pretty fierce as the market has been going for quite some time now. It kind of goes along with, don’t reinvent the wheel if it is already working. Consumers might be leery to try on another company, while there are already so many branded companies to choose from. With competitors like iTunes, Pandora, and Sirius, The marketing team will have to have their best to compete with the competition. The other part to that equation is various ways consumers are pirating music and illegally downloading there music rather than paying for their product....
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...Almost everyone in our world listens to music. Whether its rock, rap, electric dance music, or disco, everyone has listened to music once in his or her life. The music industry is one of the most popular industries in the world. Everyone has there favorite song, artist, and genre or music. People obsess over new artists and buy all the songs that the artists release. One thing people never really look at is what happens after you buy that song. Where does the money go? The music industry isn’t all about who wins best song of the year or where Justin Bieber is doing his next tour. A huge part of the music industry is the economics of it. There is a lot of money in the music industry. One particular genre of music is becoming outrageous from an economic standpoint. Electric Dance Music, or, EDM is a typically new genre of music that is spreading all over the world. One thing that drives the economics of this genre is the crazy festivals that are attended by thousands. The economics of EDM is constantly growing because of its popularity and its highly attended festivals. The production of electric dance music is growing; new festivals are being created and attended by young, crazy teens. Each day new music is being released and creating capital for production agencies. New artist creating new songs, waiting to debut them out these outrageous festivals. EDM festivals are held all over the world. They are most popular in Europe, but growing in the United States. The biggest EDM...
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...responsible for creating an online music store to compete with the established players in the industry and includes key executives from Sonic Records. Founded after the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) initiated several hundred lawsuits against individuals and pirate file-sharing websites, e-sonic has the potential to grow and expand into its goal of becoming the world’s leading market for online music. Despite fierce competition from Apple’s iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Google Play, and others, e-sonic will find more than enough room to enter the market and succeed. By understanding their customers and learning from other online music giants, e-sonic will be able to maximize upon the factors that customers want. It is also suggested that with the development of a mobile application and a competitive business strategy, e-sonic can increase their chances of being profitable in the market. Growth in foreign demand will allow e-sonic to market itself to countries outside the United States and thereby increase profits. Furthermore, a labor market assessment and learning about the internal capabilities of e-sonic has revealed a need in the technical aspects of the daily operations. Therefore, marketing professionals, software developers, and computer programmers will be needed. In addition, a performance-based culture will allow e-sonic to make employees focus on sales, ensuring their success in the market. Identification of e-sonic’s industry based on the North American Industrial...
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...quote by Steve Jobs. The project was a secret. Other then Steve Jobs and a few other apple executives nobody knew what it was. The code name was P-68 (Knopper). The IPod was introduced to the public in 2001. At first, it was only compatible with Mac computers, but two years later, the iPod could be used with any type of computer. This caused sales to skyrocket! Steve Jobs worked with apple inc. to come up with the IPod. Although Apple was not the first to come up with the idea of an mp3 player, no other mp3 player has ever been as big of a hit. Sony and a few other companies had come up with digital music players a few years prior, but their versions were more expensive and could not hold nearly the amount of songs as the IPod could. The IPod was the first mp3 player to really succeed because people loved the idea. Not only was the IPod a convenient way to store music, It was a social and fashion statement. The IPod changed everything about society. Think about how technology, fashion, and the Internet have changed since the IPod. The ads were genius, making the Garrett 2 IPod an irresistible necessity. Marketing caused the IPod to be “cool” and every one wanted one. The IPod has changed society in more ways then anyone could have imagined, but not all of the changes are positive. The invention of the IPod has led to advances in technology that affect almost every aspect of society (Knopper). The iPod has indeed led to more convenient means of listening to music but it has...
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...Bachelor of Fine Arts Jobs: Art book editor, art appraiser, art dealer, art critic, and art consultant. 2) Design, Technology, and Industry: Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design (Design, Technology and Innovation) Jobs: graphic design, digital design, editorial design, packaging design, and advertising design. 3) English: Bachelor of Science: English Major through the College of Communication & Fine Arts Bachelor of Science: English minor through the College of Communication & Fine Arts Jobs: news reporter, newspaper editor, digital copywriter, technical writer, and journalism. 4) Music: Bachelor of Music Education, Music Education (Instrumental and Choral Tracks) Bachelor of Science, Music Industry/General Music Master of Science, Music Education (Instrumental and Choral Tracks) Jobs: band director, audio production, artist manager, arts administrator, and composer. 5) Journalism: Master of Science in Strategic Communication Jobs: book editor, content producer, copywriter, grant writer, and news service writer. 6) Studio Art: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with Tracks in 2D/3D/Photo/Digital Jobs: artist, painter, sculptor, illustrator, and art teacher. 7) Dance: B.F.A. Dance -Require Dance Minor Jobs: Professional dancer, dance teacher, dance coach, and dance fitness instructor 8) Theatre: Theatre (non-teaching) Major and Theatre Education Major -Require Theatre Minor Jobs: Performer, technician...
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... Co-Founder and current Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs has been an innovator and strong leader in the direction of the company. A mutual fund manager should invest in Apple due to the track record Apple and Jobs has demonstrated. The following SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis of Apple will illustrate where the company has been and where it is going. Apple has set high standards for their products, which continues to challenge its competitors. History Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976, both college dropouts, started Apple Computers. Jobs was a 26-year-old working at Atari and Wozniak was 21. Their partnership began several years earlier when Wozniak, a talented, self-taught electronics engineer, began building boxes that allowed him to make free long-distance phone calls. Several hundred boxers were sold and in 1976 Wozniak was working on another box--the Apple I computer, without keyboard or power supply--for a computer hobbyist club (Finkle & Mallin, 2008). Their original partnership began years earlier when they were designing a box to that could make free long distance phone calls. In 1976 Wozniak was already working on the first Apple Computer, the Apple I. Later that year the Wozniak began developing the Apple II while Jobs was continuing to work on the marketing campaign and gaining additional capital. Wozniak’s focus was on the engineering and Jobs was focused on building the business. By 1980 Apple went...
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...Steve Jobs is the CEO of Apple, which he co-founder in 1976(Anonymous, 2002). As we were known, Apple success is known under Steve Jobs leadership. To deeply evaluate his leadership style, first of all, we need to understand clearly the Steve Jobs’ legacy both in the terms of thins and ideas. Steve JOBS attended Reed College in Portland. Unfortunately, he dropped out after six months(Stanford, 2008). There are two factors that lead to this situation: perhaps the primary reason is about expensive college tuition were being wiped out all of his working-class parents’ savings. Another contributing factor is that he found college couldn’t help him to figure out the value he wants. It is considered by many that transformational business leadership will exercise a profound influence upon the change of the company’s direction(Chirantan Basu, 2015). Two of significant essential elements of transformational leadership is about ability to bring innovation and change (Bass, 1995; Devanna & Tichy, 1996; Eastman & Pawar, 1997). Many people argue that when assessing Job’s leadership style, most people tend to characterize his leadership style as primarily transformational. As an illustration, I would like to take Steve Jobs as the typical example. As Jobs begins his second tour at Apple in the late 190s, Steve Jobs have used his special visions and super innovation to revitalized Apple Inc. And resulting in returning it to profit. Due to the internal struggled within the company...
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...The Job of an Artist Manager An Artist Manager works on behalf of bands or artists to promote their careers and run their business proceedings. The job of an artist manager is to secure the best work for their clients, for the best cost possible. This job may consist of: negotiating contracts and fees, finding and booking events and venues that match the artist's approach to their career, advising on career decisions, publicity and promotion, helping them on career decisions such as which record producer to work with, or which songs to perform, and managing media relations on their behalf. From the early years of their career, they will be organised, and have good people skills in order to get their clients the best possible work; such as events and venues. Artist managers also need to have a good understanding of the music industry as it stands today to be able to know how to handle certain situations. This also ties in with people skills. This job can be extremely competitive and it’s possible that it can be intense, and sometimes stressful due to long hours. This is because artist manager’s are regularly required to attend their artists’ performances during the evenings or over weekends. Most artist managers progress by building a strong and steady reputation for good client services, and attracting more top performers onto their books. Artist Managers’ salaries are often dependant on the work they find and secure successfully for their clients. Many Managers start...
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...Strategic Management Change Analysis of Apple’s Company Executive Summary The essay aims to deliver a strategic management change analysis report for Apple’s company operation model due to Jobs times management strategic and the one in Tim’s management modes. It first covers a deeply demonstration of company’s background and development introductions. And then it analysis’s the enterprise’s environment analysis models especially in external and internal ways to demonstrate how it works in the company. Finally, the essay discusses about the enterprise SWOT analysis methods, and according to all statements discussed, it gives some useful suggestions to the company in future. Strategic management analyses, decisions, and actions an organization undertakes in order to create and sustain competitive advantages. What kind of strategy a firm undertakes will influence the company development. Apple is the giant in computer industry, and how the company can achieve so great success, it is inseparable with their suitable strategy. Through analyses Apple’s products, market and strength or weakness, to see the strategy of the two companies, it will be a reference to other firms. Table of contents Strategic Management Change Analysis of Apple’s Company 1 Executive Summary 1 1. Introduction and background of the Apple’s company 4 1.1 Apple’s developing Profile...
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