I had the great opportunity to talk with Pamela Muldoon, host of Next Stage Business Radio. Our own Social Media Breakfast (SMBMSP) was highlighted as the organization of the week and I got to share some insights about our organization on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010.
Next Stage Business Radio brings “local and national experts, business owners, and thought leaders for tips, techniques and resources on starting, building and maintaining a successful small business” every week.
It could happen as early as this year according to this article in the NYT. While it would certainly take some time for the entire recording industry to come around to the idea, it sounds like at least one record company will try marketing tunes in unrestricted MP3 format in the next few months.
Again, I echo what I said in The Inevitable Death of DRM post, that DRM is doomed to fail. Give the users what they want – don’t keep trying to rape them on price and keep control of how they can use the product. Give your customers control and you will win accolades on usability and working with customers.
Set the user free and see how it pays you back in return.
I’m going to research a new bluetooth headset and will blog it over at The Mobile Lifestyle. Some mini-reviews may get spun out of this little adventure, so check it out if you’d like.
ICYMI: 357 members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat voted AGAINST our resolution to make public the sexual harassment and misconduct records of Congress.
357 Members voted to protect predators. 357 Members voted to protect themselves. 357 Members voted to take part in a
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