Amazon.com Considering Digital Music Service
Looks like Amazon is jumping into the fray...
finally. The more shocking idea is that they're considering a branded music
player!
Report: Amazon considering digital music service
Published: February 16, 2006, 5:47 AM PST
Online retailer Amazon.com is in advanced talks with four top music companies on starting a digital music service as early as this summer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Amazon is seeking to create a viable rival to Apple Computer's fast-selling iPod music player and iTunes music service.
It is in talks to license music from Vivendi Universal's Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group and EMI Group, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company is considering a subscription music service that would include a discounted portable music player bearing the Amazon brand, the report said.
Amazon officials were not immediately available for comment.
original article located here.
Report: Amazon considering digital music service
Published: February 16, 2006, 5:47 AM PST
Online retailer Amazon.com is in advanced talks with four top music companies on starting a digital music service as early as this summer, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Amazon is seeking to create a viable rival to Apple Computer's fast-selling iPod music player and iTunes music service.
It is in talks to license music from Vivendi Universal's Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group and EMI Group, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company is considering a subscription music service that would include a discounted portable music player bearing the Amazon brand, the report said.
Amazon officials were not immediately available for comment.
original article located here.
Posted: Thu - February 16, 2006 at 09:29 AM |
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