tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010292891685799733.post2442850826507716001..comments2024-02-06T14:48:33.376-08:00Comments on Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog: A Comparison Of Online Music DistributorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010292891685799733.post-28811172637708922532011-05-28T04:00:41.121-07:002011-05-28T04:00:41.121-07:00First off, I agree with Marsiano - annual rates ca...First off, I agree with Marsiano - annual rates can be a killer if the product isn't selling year-on-year. Taking the long view, a one-off payment such as a UPC isn't really a major consideration - sell enough and you'll make it back. Maintenance costs are something else entirely and <i>that's</i> the main reason people are complaining about TuneCore.<br /><br />Which brings me to the second point: as far as distribution goes, price <i>is</i> the most important consideration.<br /><br />We require very little in terms of service from distributors: prompt delivery and prompt accounting pretty much exhaust the list. In terms of stores and services available, there isn't really much room for differentiation - iTunes and Amazon nail the majority of the downloads market and there aren't that many important streaming services either. Pretty much everyone is servicing the major outlets and the minor ones don't really account for any significant revenue.<br /><br />Having said that, I of course agree that you should shop around before picking one. However, deciding on "general feel" or user interface is just stupid. They're supposed to get your music in stores and pay you any money owing - not make you feel warm and fuzzy. The less you have to pay for these simple services, the better for you.Faza (TCM)http://thecynicalmusician.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010292891685799733.post-67889429678509444432011-05-26T23:25:25.566-07:002011-05-26T23:25:25.566-07:00you forgot to add the annual renewal rates. I thin...you forgot to add the annual renewal rates. I think CD Baby is one time only charge for an album (that's why they keep a percentage of sales), while Tunecore you pay the fixed fee each yearmarsianohttp://marsiano.net@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.com