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Crowdsourced Record Labels

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Crowdbands Website Puts Executive Decisions in the Hands of the People

— January 30, 2011 — Business
The Crowdbands website is an innovative democratic online record label that allows its users to vote on all major industry decisions concerning signed bands.

After paying an annual fee, Crowdbands website users get to help run the label's signed bands by voting on everything from which songs get made into singles to how much to charge for online songs. The payoff for this managerial assistance is that the most active contributors get special 'VIP' perks like free CDs and backstage passes. For many fans, simply having a role in the way their favorite bands operate might be reward enough.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourcing Record Labels - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a platform for fans to directly participate in the decision-making process of record labels, giving them a sense of ownership and engagement.
2. Democratization of the Music Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empowering music fans to have a say in major industry decisions, democratizing the traditionally centralized power of record labels.
3. Personalized Fan Engagement - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology to create personalized experiences for fans, allowing them to actively participate in the success of their favorite bands.
Industry Implications
1. Music - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the traditional record label model by incorporating crowdsourcing and democratization.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online platforms that enable fans to engage directly with the music industry, reshaping the way music is produced and consumed.
3. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the relationship between artists and fans, enhancing fan loyalty and involvement by involving them in key decision-making processes.
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