...9-508-111 REV: JUNE 24, 2009 ANITA ELBERSE JASON BERGSMAN Radiohead: Music at Your Own Price (B) From the moment Radiohead announced its “name-your-own-price” model for the release of its new album In Rainbows, there was wild speculation about how consumers would react. The first insights emerged from the research company comScore. Through a panel of around 2 million people worldwide who allowed their online behavior to be tracked, comScore observed nearly 1,000 visitors to the In Rainbows site. Based on those data, the company estimated that 1.2 million people had visited the site during the first 29 days of October. Using several hundred actual transactions that it had recorded, comScore estimated that two out of every five downloaders had paid for the album, leading to an average price of $6 across this group (see Table A). Table A Radiohead’s In Rainbows: Estimated Online Album Download Statistics U.S. Percent of People Who Paid for Download Percent of People Who Downloaded for Free Average Amount Spent per Paid Download Average Amount Spent per (Paid or Free) Download 40% 60% $8.05 $3.23 Non-U.S. 36% 64% $4.64 $1.68 Worldwide 38% 62% $6.00 $2.26 Source: comScore. Of those who downloaded the album, 62% paid nothing. However, 17% paid between $0.01 and $4.00; 6% paid between $4.01 and $8.00; 12% paid between $8.01 and $12.00; and 4% paid between $12.01 and $20 (with each group accounting for 8%, 12%, 52%, and 27% of the total revenues, respectively). Exhibit...
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...weave in and out of snatches of interviews, conversations, and songs. Along with this "radio wave" effect is a series of edits and quickly moving shots with stills, slow tracking shots, time-lapse photography, and colour/black-and-white film and video. The documentary opens with video taken from the back of a subway train, along with the track "Fitter Happier" from OK Computer. This cuts to the band members reading off several dozen radio intros. Interspliced with the promotional material is live footage taken from various venues around the world, including the song "Karma Police" on Late Show with David Letterman. Included in the documentary are various video clips of television appearances, newspaper articles, and other mentions of Radiohead in the media. In a clip from a Sky News programme, presenter Kay Burley comments on the video for the band's song "No Surprises", saying "Music to cut your wrists to. [...] It's the most miserable-sounding tune I've ever heard." While watching the video, the programme's music reviewer quips "You'll probably quite enjoy it because he actually drowns at the end". The making of the video is then shown, where frontman Thom Yorke is lip-synching while trapped in a tank of rising water.[2] The world tour that is the subject of the film has subsequently been admitted as a low point for the band, specifically Yorke, who had a near-breakdown. As "On Your Own Again" by Scott Walker plays on the soundtrack, Yorke is seen placing a note that reads...
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...In your own time- consider the symbol of the bottle: What does it say about your “Self Image?” On the day the question was asked, I feel as half full because I see myself as experience with some qualification and the ability to gain more knowledge through learning and finishing the course in order to see the bottle as full. On the other hand I was scared of the fact that will I have time to study hard for this course to achieve the grade, I see the bottle as half empty because I have never done the course before even though I was optimistic, I do not know what to expect and I question myself if this bottle can at least be half full. As a mother of three girls, 2 already in high achievement and the last still in secondary school wanting to be like her sisters, with 4 grand children and 31yesayrs of marriage, I see my self image bottle as half full and not half empty because, I do believe that I have brought up my children to be able to have peace of mind and not having to think of their survival every time and if I have to die today, I know and am sure that they will not suffer nor become liability to the society. And for grandchildren, I have got the best of both I feel proud to be able to introduce them to anyone at any time , they are my pride and joy and for my marriage 31years of anyone’s life is history, I have broken history of some marriage s and this I am very proud of. I am with very little qualification but I am blessed with experience to be able to say...
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...One of the challenges that a team may face while being in a learning team is one may not do their part. Sometimes, we will be faced with problems that will stop a team player from doing their part or we will be faced with a slacker on our team. When a team player is faced with a problem (in his or her life) we will try our best to help them, as much as we can. We will see how much of the assignment they have done and go from there. I don’t believe in penalizing someone who is trying and life hits them for one assignment but it’s different when it involves several assignments. We will help each other out when someone is struggling because we could be that one that is struggling for that assignment. It’s a different story when dealing with a slacker/ someone who is not participating at all on the assignments. We will try to get in contact with this person in different ways. We will call, email, and even try to text them but if we get no respond, we will have to bring it to the teacher attention. We will complete all of the assignment but it will be known that one of the team player has not participated in any of the assignments. Making the best of the Learning Team Being in a learning team there are many advantages and disadvantages. Working in a learning team you get the habit of working with a diverse group of people. It helps one to become open minded to accept the ideas of others. When working in learning team you’re having a difficult time with something you can turn...
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...JROTC is different from other classes you can take at your school. It has more emphasis on physical fitness. Each week, we run or do some other form of physical fitness. It keeps us all in shape and ready for anything. It also has a large emphasis on independence and leadership, and allows a higher rank if you pursue the military. Each week we do some form of physical fitness, whether it be running or playing a game. It keeps us in shape and ready to do whatever is asked of us. Each time we do a presidential fitness test, each of us improves in some area of the test. The physical fitness we do helps us to feel better about how we're doing because we see our constant improvements. Each cadet helps each other with everything. It's part of our leadership. If there is something we're not sure of, we can ask one of our other cadets or one of our leaders. Each of them will try to help to the best of their ability or they will find someone that can help us. We are encouraged to do what we can independently, but we are never denied help if we need it. If a cadet decides he or she would like to pursue a role in the military, they are granted a higher rank than someone that didn't take a JROTC class. JROTC is a basic military class. In the class, we each learn about the military and its history. If we need any extra information about any branch of the military, our leaders can help us find someone that could answer more of our questions if they can't answer them themselves. Overall...
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...The first thing that I learned was about the course grading and assignments. It made me realize how important it is to make sure that my work is turned in on time, done to the best of my ability. I also learned what each assignment was worth and how all the grades for assignments were distributed throughout the course. Knowing this will help set me up for success in CM107. Also, knowing that it is so important that I read the material so that I know what is talked about when the quizzes, discussions, and seminars come so I can give the maximum participation. The second thing that I learned was how important the seminars really are. Knowing that the material will discussed and that I have a chance to talk with the Professor as well as the other students about anything in the unit that I may have a question about is really helpful for me. This will also help me further understand the material so that I can receive the best grade that I am capable of receiving in the course. When I was enrolled in my other online university the classes that had seminars seemed to be a waste of time because it was always off topic or the coursework was not discussed. Knowing that the Professor is making sure that the discussion in the seminar stays on point lets me know that I will be learning and not wasting my time as well as my professors. The final thing that I took away from the seminar was to post my discussions early in the week so that I am able to stay up to date with all the responses...
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...Business Proposal - Economic Analysis ECO/561 Abstract Tuquituqui is an upscale venue/bar where indie music lovers and art enthusiast can gather and enjoy the Chelsea area in New York. Offering a variety of top industry live acts and guest DJs, this venue will bring an urban chic ambiance in a casual setting where all can feel its artistic influence. At 4500 sq ft in size, Tuquituqui offers a full stock bar with reasonably priced drinks, which would include a great variety of domestic, imported and specialty beers, and assorted cocktails. Tuquituqui is a getaway to drink, dance and talk the night away while viding to the best selection of house and indie rock music. A unique experience of L.A. meets NY —Tuquituqui will surely be the preferred location for the alternative NY night going crowd. Tuquituqui will be opened Tuesday through Sunday, and its operating hours will be Sun, Tue-Wed: 8pm to 3am, Thurs-Sat: 8pm to 5am. Our objective is to be ahead of the competition in the Chelsea Area in terms of music, artistic environment, and most importantly, service. Each customer will be given VIP treatment without any discrimination or judgments. Tuquituqui will be known as the only bar in the area able to satisfy the changing tastes of its target customers and will also be a supporter of the arts and upcoming musicians. I. Market Structure Bar establishments form part of the US food service market industry which comprises a large and varied range of away-from home eating...
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...Intro: D#, Gm, Cm7, A# x2 D# Gm Cm7 A# When you try your best, but you don't succeed D# Gm Cm7 A# When you get what you want, but not what you need D# Gm Cm7 A# When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep D# Gm Cm7 A# Stuck in re - ver - se. D# Gm Cm7 A# When the tears come streaming down your face D# Gm Cm7 A# When you lose something you can't replace D# Gm Cm7 A# When you love someone, but it goes to waste D# Gm Cm7 A# Could it be wo - rse? G# Gm A# Lights will gu - ide you home G# Gm A# And ig - n -it- e your bones G# Gm A# And I will try to fix you Instrumental D#, Gm, Cm7, A# x2 D# Gm Cm7 A# And high up above or down below D# Gm Cm7 A# When you're too in love to let it go D# Gm Cm7 A# If you never try, then you'll never know ...
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...Over the past decade, the music industry has experienced extreme change due to digitization. Not only has it affected the way that music is recorded and produced, but it has also affected the entire business model of how music is promoted and distributed to the public, as well as how revenue is earned. Prior to the digital era, major labels were one of the primary distributors of music, and physical record sales were the one of industry’s main revenue sources. But when recordings were transformed to electronic format and free music sources such as illegal downloading and streaming evolved, this main revenue source was taken away. However, music digitization also opened many doors for artists, allowing them the tools and capabilities to promote and distribute their own work, as well as exposing their music to a wider audience. Digitization began to cause problems for major labels for two reasons – the first being that free music services such as peer-to-peer file sharing and music streaming caused a large decline in album sales. This revenue loss caused music industry professionals to seek revenue elsewhere, such as in concert sales. The second problem digitization caused for record labels was that artists no longer relied on labels for their music promotion and distribution, as they now had these tools at their own disposal. In the old business model, before the Internet and music digitization evolved, the primary way for music distribution was through a record label. But in...
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...1. Do you think Radiohead's plan to allow fans to name their own price for the downloaded version of In Rainbows is a good idea? Why or why not? Good Idea -Higher profit margin -In Rainbows was downloaded 1.8 million times, generating $2.26 per album (60% opting for the free download). Without costs of production, inventory, shipping or cuts to the middleman, Radiohead claims it actually made more money off the “pay what you want” release than any other album -Without a label to have to pay for, they took all of the money themselves Bad Idea - Most of the people will choose to download for free thus reducing the profit 2. What are the various elements of Radiohead’s In Rainbows release plan? Can this pricing scheme work for other artists? -no preview tracks or stream of the album were made -cant cherry pick each track , must buy the whole album -Refuse to let Itunes to sell their album -Consumer could purchase a deluxe box set version of the album cost 40 euros -self produced and self release by radio head -terminated contract with EMI -. The band are not signed to a record label Yes it can work for other artists just make sure that your marginal cost is low. Thus in order to reduce the risk, selling digital copies of the album is safe as it has low marginal cost. 3. Apply the steps in setting prices from the lecture (slide 12) to Radiohead’s In Rainbows album release plan. Do you think their...
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...Jacalan, Tristan A. POLISCI Final Paper Term 1, AY 2013 - 2014 The State of Music Today In my opinion, most of today’s music has no soul. Although opinions may differ, this statement holds true to many people. The music industry is slowly destroying music. It is a sad irony, but it true. Music has always been a lucrative way to make money. Music has always been a business. People paid to hear talented musicians play their music. People pay very large amounts, sometimes too extravagant, sums of money to watch their favorite bands or artists perform at live concerts. People constantly every release of their favorite band or artists. The fact is that, people spend money on music. Where there is money, there is greed. This is an inevitable fact. Everyone wants money and more money. Our lives revolve around money. This is where everything went wrong for the music industry. The business overpowered the music. The major record companies sign ‘hot acts’ or popular musicians to make money off them. It used to be that record companies were vessels in which the musician can use to let people hear their music. The true objective of a record company is to distribute the music of the artist and fairly pay the artist what they are rightly due. Record companies are not supposed to be bigger than the music, they are supposed to be about the music. They are supposed to support the artist and give the artist the means to make their music and then distribute that music to the fans. Popular...
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...Assignment: Radiohead Radiohead a popular English Rock band decided not to renew its contract with its record label. That decision was motivated by the will of the band to release their own album. This unprecedented decision would enable the customers to set their own price to buy the album exclusively through the band’s website and buy physical product like CD as well. This new approach of the band might have huge consequences and affect the entire music industry. Radiohead’s decision to release its own album might be motivated by three principal reasons. First, the aspiration of the members of the group to innovate. Given that the record industry was dominated by four record companies with almost the same practice, innovation can be a temptation to make the difference. Record companies are those who decide what to do and how much the customers should pay. Innovation in such situation where people can pay what they want can raise the popularity of the band. It can bring the band closer to its fans and play a determinant role in its notoriety which can have a positive effect on their concerts. Many people will have access to their music and will be motivated to come to their concerts. Then, the will of being independent. Independent to do what they want and sell their album as they want. They will not undergo the will of the record label. The choice of the theme of their music will be what they want. They will be free to privilege they notoriety compared to the selling...
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...of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Reasons for Changes in Consumer Thinking 2 2.1 New Technology Changes the Way Consumers Experience Media 3 2.2 Development of P2P File Sharing 3 2.2.1 Generation 1: Napster 3 2.2.2 Generation 2: The Pirate Bay 4 3 Company Attitudes Towards Changing Business Climate 5 3.1 The Industry Reaction on File Sharing 5 3.2 Technologial Countermeasures 6 3.3 Taking Chances with the New Climate 7 4 Analysis of Different Business Models and Market Conditions 9 4.1 A New Business Model – A Good Business Model? 10 4.1.1 Streaming Media Services 11 4.1.1.1 Spotify 12 4.1.2 Single-song Download Services – Online Music Stores 13 4.1.3 Music Rental Services 14 4.2 Study Case: Tip-Jar - The Radiohead Business Model 15 4.3 Study Case: CD-giveaway - The Prince Business Model 16 5 Conclusions 18 References 19 Introduction The emergence of new media, digital technology, and changing consumer expectations has given the music industry the challenging task of scrutinizing their own business models and methods, forcing companies to revise their business structure and adopt new sources of revenue for the twenty-first century. The main goal of this study was to find out the trends which have affected the industry past years and shaped it towards the present state, reveal how the current climate is, and point out some possible future success factors and new models of business that are more and more taking over the whole industry. Chapter...
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...Final Mixtape Songs: 1. Bob Dylan- Like a Rolling Stone 2. The Beatles- Hey Jude 3. Bruce Springsteen- Born to Run 4. Rolling Stones- Gimme Shelter 5. John Lennon- Imagine 6. Bob Dylan/Jimmy Hendricks- All Along The Watchtower 7. Led Zeppelin- Stairway to Heaven 8. The Beastie Boys- Fight For Your Right 9. Radiohead- Paranoid Android 10. Nirvana- Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Bob Dylan – “Like A Rolling Stone” Written in 1965, Bob Dylan’s most popular song is often cited as one of the most influential songs of the twentieth century with its accusing lyrical content delivered through Dylan’s nasally warble. While the ‘60’s are often remembered as a decade of free love and liberation, Dylan’s question of “How does it feel/To be on your own/With no direction home/A complete unknown/Like a rolling stone,” seems more menacing and sneering, as if implying that these places that this generation has idealized might have been a little harsher than many people are willing to admit. The layered composition of the song was an important stepping-stone of Dylan’s transition of acoustic folkie to world famous bandleader. The Beatles – “Hey Jude” The most popular song by the most popular band to ever exist is a slow-burning ballad written by Paul McCartney that was released in 1968 and stayed at Number One for nine weeks. The verses, which were supposedly written by McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son Julian during his parents’ divorce...
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...In “seeking a friend for the end of the world” we see several people trying to find their purpose with the few days they have left, some find their purpose in doing everything that is on their bucket list, for example, and one says “Put on some Radiohead. I want to do heroin to Radiohead.”(Somewhere in the film) and he does so. They find their purpose in doing all that they would otherwise not do. And like our protagonist some find their purpose by searching for someone that we can connect emotionally. It took them a few weeks but dodge and penny found themselves and in turn found their purpose in life to connect with someone emotionally “Penny: I thought that somehow we'd save each other. Dodge: We did. Penny. I'm really glad I got to know you.” (Movie). On the other hand “there will come soft rains” I can make the argument that the house who’s purpose in its life is to serve humans and make sure that they are punctual and ready for everything by reminding them is the house purpose. And now that the end...
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