The Marketplace Report: Higher Prices for Online Music?
Feb 28th, 2005 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace about some major music labels that want online retailers to boost the price of downloadable music.
Feb 28th, 2005 · NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace about some major music labels that want online retailers to boost the price of downloadable music.
Feb 24th, 2005 · A class action lawsuit against eBay alleges the online auction company pushes up prices by encouraging customers to bid against themselves.
Feb 21st, 2005 · Slate finance columnist Daniel Gross says a robust online ad market is the reason why established newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times are pouring money into their online components.
Feb 20th, 2005 · Wikipedia is a dynamic, online encyclopedia that allows users to create and edit their own entries. Volunteers then fact-check the entiries to ensure accuracy. NPR's Laura Sydell reports that as Wikipedia has grown dramatically in popularity, some have begun to question its accuracy.
Feb 10th, 2005 · For the first time in years, the major recording labels would seem to have something to celebrate. Album sales grew modestly in 2004, after several consecutive years of declines. Sales of online downloads rose too. But the industry still faces an uncertain future.
Feb 4th, 2005 · Spooked advertisers are steering their more controversial ads away from the Super Bowl and featuring them online. While the broadcast line-up will include family-friendly spots with patriotic themes and the Muppets, the Internet has become the destination for those seeking edgier advertising.
Jan 26th, 2005 · Ticketmaster is sued for $100 million by a small company in Boston. Season Ticket Solutions alleges that the giant ticket broker took and repackaged online resale technology that it developed.
Jan 25th, 2005 · Robert and Peter Mondavi, the patriarchs of the Mondavi wine family, have come together for the first time in 40 years to make a barrel of wine together. Michele Norris talks with Rich Cartiere, who publishes Wine Market Report, a daily online newsletter for people in the wine business.