iTunes, Streaming, iPod, and the Future of Digital Music | #207 - a podcast by Entertainment Right Now

When the iPod was released in October of 2001, the world of music changed and changed further still when it was followed up by the release of the iTunes store. Digital Strategist and Co-Founder of Label Logic, and Host of Your Morning Coffee, Jay Gilbert, remembers the history of the iPod and iTunes in light of the recent announcement that iTunes will see the biggest change since it was established 18 years ago. Then, we discuss how the trends have evolved over the years, from mix-tape cassettes and CDs, to digital downloads and streaming services. Join us for an overall look at the current landscape of the music industry.

• [00:00:00] iPod, iTunes, and Portable Music Players


• [00:05:51] Remembering iTunes, and Its New Form


• [00:12:30] How iTunes Helped the iPod Succeed


• [00:19:50] iTunes and Explosion of Digital Media


• [00:27:39] The Rise of Spotify and Streaming Music


• [00:35:52] Pandora, Voice Command, Mobile Music

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