[Dixielandjazz] Another nail in the coffin of consumer choice

[Mike C.]

Tower needs to develop an online download store. It should allow customers
to download whole albums or individual songs. Like it or not, this is the
direction the music industry has been heading for quite sometime now. You'd
think they would have figured that out with the noticable drop in cd sales.
I (and many people I know) don't go to cd stores, online or otherwise, very
often; usually it's to buy something I cannot download. Of course, I still
buy cds at jazz festivals.

Mike





-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com]On Behalf Of Stan Brager
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:52 PM
To: snargi at pacbell.net; Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Another nail in the coffin of consumer
choice


Tower Records was a major force in music for many years because it was able
to stay ahead in marketing and promotions. However, with the coming of the
internet as a marketing force, the iPod and other mp3 portable players, the
climate has changed and Tower either didn't see these changes or refused to
incorporate them into its business practices. The same thing has occurred in
the auto industry.

It remains to be seen whether or not Tower can adjust to the new realities
of music marketing or not. Filing for Chapter 11 gives buys them a short
lease on life. If Tower's management can make the transition to a revised
business plan, they may still be around.

Stan
Stan Brager