Mike McGuire Quotes

There`s a whole lot of green field out there. Some people at labels are acting like all this is over because Apple has it. Guys, 98 percent of music purchases (are) still coming from somewhere other than online.

This whole class of products and services are really crucial to helping the industry make this transition into the digital media age. These could become tools that help more consumers realize that (digital) can be a better way of getting and discovering music.

It`s important they`re making this effort but what will be the proof points are when the rights holders (to the digital content) and device makers get on board.

It`s different than Amway because you don`t have to buy the inventory, but it is multilevel marketing. But that can be a valuable tool. I think any product or service that`s aimed at making the fan an artist`s best salesperson is very important.

They have shown, based on prior performance, that they have the capability to remake themselves. They have the flexibility to seize opportunities as they`re presented.

Is it surprising? Absolutely not. It`s inevitable.

It`s an interesting idea. But you`ve got a whole bunch of audiences that have to be satisfied with this.

As I recall, three years ago these guys were wandering around with their hands out looking for someone to save them. It`d be rather silly to try to destabilize him, because iTunes is one of the few bright spots in the industry right now. He`s got something that`s working.

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As I recall, three years ago these guys (the music labels) were wandering around with their hands out looking for someone to save them. It`d be rather silly to try to destabilize (Steve Jobs), because iTunes is one of the few bright spots in the industry right now. He`s got something that`s working.