And the Latest SOPA Opponent? A Major Label Executive...

Thursday, January 26, 2012
by paul

Major label executives always assume the party line, right? Well, dig a little deeper into the ranks, and there's frequently heavy opposition to corporate-level policies. Case in point: a lot of artist marketing executives were seething after the shutdown of OnSmash, an important promotional outlet for rappers and urban artists.

Now, someone's saying it out loud about SOPA. In a surprising 'AMA' [or, 'Ask Me Anything'] forum on Reddit, Capitol Records (EMI) Vice President of Urban Promotions Craig Davis had this to say in response to the question,

"We already know your company supports them, but where do you stand personally on SOPA/PIPA/ACTA?"

This was the answer, posted and then removed within 24 hours. The rest of the discussion is still live.

"Personally, I feel that the method they're using is incorrect. All it will do will cause headaches and issues for everyone. However, I do believe that a person should be compensated for their work.

"I feel that piracy is a big issue, and things like Spotify will assist in combating this problem."

"Gabe Newell is correct, it's a service issue not an issue of money. Sales have gone up from sales concerts and merchandise, it's obvious that our fans still love music. We're just not giving them their music in an easier way."

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David G Friday, January 27, 2012

In REAL life.

Finally someone taking a real look at the actual numbers.

this is a very interesting read.

http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/how-copyright-industries-con-congress/

Tony Friday, January 27, 2012

As I've posted endlessy elswhere and there and there...
Lots of these industry folks need to let go of the nineteenth century, take an economics course or two and learn a few things about marketing and consumer culture.
The industry also needs to stop this business of "upgrading" every three weeks. Max it out, get right and move on! It makes purchasing feel like a rental ,market.

@Ben_Cline_Es Friday, January 27, 2012

Craig Davis how dare you have a perfectly reasonable position.

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