If you’re interested in knowing why the writers are on strike in Hollywood *and* try to understand why music sales continue to slump, head over to this interesting graph over at Compete.com which basically suggests we are all spending more and more time in front of our PC’s.
(or Macs. Come on, you know what I mean).
How much more time?
Like 25% more. That means if you spend 2 hours, last year, you’re spending an extra 30 minutes this year checking your email, reading Digg, and otherwise, perhaps blogging.
Or, perhaps you’re watching rich media, and giving every reason for studio executives to believe that the online frontier is in fact, worth billions.
Or maybe, you’re spending that time listening to music that may or may not have been purchased online — but certainly not enjoying it *off*line.
The incredible thing is that the curve on that graph doesn’t look like its letting up. And if that’s the case, its gives all the more reason for the writers to continue to pursue an equitable deal — and music executives to hang their heads in shame. This is a trend that’s just not going to quit, folks.
But if you’re reading this blog, you probably already knew that, didn’t you? :)
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I did, and still I am in front of this awesome iMac screen. Thank you for the fabulous thought-provoking posts over the last week plus. It often really makes me realize how little I know about this space and how much I’ve come to rely on trusted sources, especially if opinionated, like you. Thank you, Tony.
Agreed – let me just say that I watched a TV episode minimized and in the corner of my screen as I worked on something else, last night. I’m sure many others are doing the same.
Most of my TV-watching time has been sucked up by the Web – other than lying on the couch on Sunday afternoons watching football. I don’t feel like I’m missing anything.