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Thursday, January 13, 2011
The Beginning Of The End For Physical Media? Sony Closes New Jersey CD Manufacturing Plant.
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About 300 employees will be laid off once the 50-year-old Sony DADC plant in Pitman, N.J., is closed. Sony said it plans to shift CD-making operations to a facility in Indiana. The company moved DVD manufacturing from the plant about a year ago.
Lisa Gephardt, a Sony spokeswoman said in a statement: "In light of the current economic environment and challenges facing the physical media industry, Sony DADC is taking additional steps to reduce cost from our supply chain network in order to remain competitive."
Who couldn't see these kinds of closures coming? The music CD has become nearly a relic. The emergence of digital music and music players, as well as the rise of illegal file sharing, helped to hasten the demise of the CD as the main music distribution format.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, U.S. music sales fell 2.4 percent last year and digital track sales grew only 1 percent to 1.17 billion. But CD sales fared far worse. When it came to albums, sales of both newer CDs and catalog titles dropped by 16 percent and 23 percent respectively--these two categories also saw double-digit losses the previous year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The CD was a boon for the record industry. Not only did record labels cash in when music buyers replaced their cassette tapes and vinyl records with discs, but the CD also helped prevent unauthorized copying--at least initially. CDs also discouraged people from buying singles, prompting them to purchase full albums instead.
The plant closure is just another sign that physical media's days are numbered. In addition to music, the film and book industries are amid their own digital transformations. Netflix and Apple are helping to fuel the emergence of Web TV. The Kindle and iPad are helping to drive consumer interest in e-books. How far this goes is anybody's guess but one has to wonder how long printed books and DVDs will be with us.
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About 300 employees will be laid off once the 50-year-old Sony DADC plant in Pitman, N.J., is closed. Sony said it plans to shift CD-making operations to a facility in Indiana. The company moved DVD manufacturing from the plant about a year ago.
Lisa Gephardt, a Sony spokeswoman said in a statement: "In light of the current economic environment and challenges facing the physical media industry, Sony DADC is taking additional steps to reduce cost from our supply chain network in order to remain competitive."
Who couldn't see these kinds of closures coming? The music CD has become nearly a relic. The emergence of digital music and music players, as well as the rise of illegal file sharing, helped to hasten the demise of the CD as the main music distribution format.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, U.S. music sales fell 2.4 percent last year and digital track sales grew only 1 percent to 1.17 billion. But CD sales fared far worse. When it came to albums, sales of both newer CDs and catalog titles dropped by 16 percent and 23 percent respectively--these two categories also saw double-digit losses the previous year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The CD was a boon for the record industry. Not only did record labels cash in when music buyers replaced their cassette tapes and vinyl records with discs, but the CD also helped prevent unauthorized copying--at least initially. CDs also discouraged people from buying singles, prompting them to purchase full albums instead.
The plant closure is just another sign that physical media's days are numbered. In addition to music, the film and book industries are amid their own digital transformations. Netflix and Apple are helping to fuel the emergence of Web TV. The Kindle and iPad are helping to drive consumer interest in e-books. How far this goes is anybody's guess but one has to wonder how long printed books and DVDs will be with us.
source: Thisis50
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wiz Khalifa A Day In The Life
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Wiz Khalifa is showing that hard work definitely pays off with seven mixtapes and also two albums under his belt his soon too be the next superstar of the game. His latest Kush & Orange Juice is a smash with joints that include Mezmorized and In The Cut . He is positioned to once again be there years Bright spot after inking a deal with you tube for six figures the young man is on his way.
Wiz Khalifa is showing that hard work definitely pays off with seven mixtapes and also two albums under his belt his soon too be the next superstar of the game. His latest Kush & Orange Juice is a smash with joints that include Mezmorized and In The Cut . He is positioned to once again be there years Bright spot after inking a deal with you tube for six figures the young man is on his way.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Meet Young Money's Jeweler - T-Pain Signs With Young Money
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Trina at Crown Las Vegas HD w /Music & Marketing Spot
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How Is Crown NightClub Las Vegas ?
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A few nights ago I got a just to experience the newest urban club in Las Vegas Crown Nightclub is has a theatre like feel with a relaxed atmosphere . Located at the Rio Hotel home of World Series of Poker . This club exceeds all expectation of your typically Hip Hop Club. They have a fully stocked bar 360 degrees table seating that surrounds the dance floor . Crown also has a state of the art sound system with the stage located at the Top of the circle. There is truly never a bad seat in the house. With a friendly staff and great music this club received five stars in my book . Thanks for giving Las Vegas a home for Hip Hop and R&B .Above you will find Trina's Live performance . Feel free to let me know what you think of the performance and club
A few nights ago I got a just to experience the newest urban club in Las Vegas Crown Nightclub is has a theatre like feel with a relaxed atmosphere . Located at the Rio Hotel home of World Series of Poker . This club exceeds all expectation of your typically Hip Hop Club. They have a fully stocked bar 360 degrees table seating that surrounds the dance floor . Crown also has a state of the art sound system with the stage located at the Top of the circle. There is truly never a bad seat in the house. With a friendly staff and great music this club received five stars in my book . Thanks for giving Las Vegas a home for Hip Hop and R&B .Above you will find Trina's Live performance . Feel free to let me know what you think of the performance and club
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