Major Labels are Getting Creative in 2008

Spotted on: Freep.com

Here’s a great article about the new marketing methods we’ll be seeing in 2008.? We will begin to see large scale experiments in subscription based music distribution and other models which eliminate a pay by the track model (such as Imeem).? The death of DRM may come this year, as three of the Big Four labels are already in the process of abandoning it.? There are rumors of deals in the works between major labels and ISPs (internet service providers) to offer unlimited downloads or more bandwidth, and we can expect to see multiple collectible versions of albums released.

As the shift in music sales hits overdrive into the digital realm, 2008 is shaping up to be the year the major labels begin to adapt to environment.? The big question left is: how will artists break into the big time?

Bottom Line:? The Big Four are finally entering the digital revolution.