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RIAA CEO Hilary Rosen to Become CNBC Commentator

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the changing-of-the-guard dept.

alen writes "According to a story by the New York Post the CEO of the RIAA is stepping down. She is going to be an anchor on CNBC. Maybe this is going to signal a change in the way record companies think about file sharing?"

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  1. Fat chance! by imadork · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Maybe this is going to signal a change in the way record companies think about file sharing?

    Fat chance, considering who wants to replace her!

  2. of course by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Just like Cheney quit his CEO job to become VP of the USA and conquer up some oil for his buddies back at Haliburton so it is that Hillary Rosen will quit the RIAA to spread propoganda for her RIAA industry chums on the TV.

  3. I honestly doubt it by jesse.k · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I really don't see how hilary rosen resigning is gonna signal any change in how the RIAA does business, if anything it might get worse. I can easily see her replacement being yet another lawyer headed shark from one of the big record labels.

    If the record industry wanted to save itself, they'd drop the cost of CDs down to $8 or less and partner with someone like Apple to deliver a real legal digital music service. Then they might find a more sympathetic ear in regards to piracy.

  4. She might change her opinion on digital media by Frac · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I wouldn't be surprised if Hilary Rosen would become more open to digital media in general.

    Afterall, she was simply the talking head for RIAA - when Hilary Rosen speaks out against P2P, it's not because Rosen hates P2P, but rather it's because the five record companies tell her to do so. I recall reading articles on Rosen quietly expressing frustration at times with the record companies' unwillingness to compromise or embrace new business models.

    She obvious has a very strong domain of knowledge in the recording industry, and now that she's free from the shackles of being the public face of RIAA, I'm actually looking forward to hear her personal opinion on digital distribution.

  5. What's the differerence by wfrp01 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What's the difference between NBC, CNBC, and MSNBC? And gee, do you think there's any conflict of interest in having an IP lawyer not only work, but anchor a media organization?!

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  6. Or maybe.... by MortisUmbra · · Score: 3, Interesting

    She just didn't have sharp enough teeth?

    MAYBE, they will replace her with somebody ten time s worse? Considering her lack of accomplishments (i.e. all those evil filesharers are still walking free) I wouldn't be suprised.

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  7. Mary Bono wants the job by ryder · · Score: 4, Interesting

    And that's not a good thing.

    I saw a bit about Mary Bono wanting the job a few days ago. Here's a link to the wired story This can't be a good thing considernig the 1998 copyright extension bill bares her late husbands name.

  8. Scary thing is.... by Sven+The+Space+Monke · · Score: 5, Interesting
    The scariest part is that she was. At least according to her Wired interview - she made it sound like she was the lone voice of reason. I remember her saying she tried to convince them (the real power holders in the RIAA) that they won't be able to end file sharing through legal means or DRM, and that they will have to embrace the future (easy & cheap digital distrobution) if they don't want to go under. I also seem to remember her saying she has an iPod loaded with mp3's.

    Not that I'm defending all those PR statements she made, or anything like that.

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    1. Re:Scary thing is.... by cshark · · Score: 4, Interesting

      You can't fault her for that. The RIAA is a terrible organization. Even in her position, I would imagine that there isn't much she could have done to change things.

      I mean would you want to work with a consortium that takes more pleasure in suing defensless college studants than actually producing a viable product? I don't blame her for stepping down. Any other sensible person would have done the same.

      Given her experience with the RIAA though, I would be curious to see what stance she takes as a commentator.

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    2. Re:Scary thing is.... by chundo · · Score: 4, Interesting

      Here's an interview with her from 2000... she almost sounds downright reasonable at times. I wouldn't be surprised if she was more ready to embrace new technologies than the member companies, and was forced in the other direction.

      -j

  9. A scary combination by drdale · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Don't forget that CNBC is a venture between NBC and... Microsoft. Go to the CNBC page and see where you end up.

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