MUSIC INDUSTRY : Research 1

Research the following and explain in detail on the blog with relevant dates, images,links and factual information.


HISTORY

Create a timeline  with an explanation of  the following events and the  approximate dates


First vinyl record release

The creation of  MTV

The invention of CD

The invention of the Sony Walkman

The invention of the mp3 player

Youtube

Spotify



IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Summarise the key points about the effects of digital technology on the music industry with examples . This should include:

Convergence with other media products and technologies

Personalisation of content by the listener

Change to the culture of ownership and storage  of content

Links to marketing campaigns on various media platforms, including social media

Domination by big brands such as Apple

Digital piracy and loss of income for musicians

Any advantages to digital technology for artists ?




STRUCTURE

Summarise the record labels, artists  and other media products  and services owned by one of the three major music companies. ( Universal EMI , Sony BMG , Warner Music Group).


Find two examples of independent record labels and list the artists and genres of music  they work with.


REGULATION

Summarise the role of the PRS in helping artists maximise their income.

Summarise the legal problems that Napster had . Are these still issues in the music industry ?