Why did it take the recording industry so long to figure out that radio airplay helped record sales? Will the same be true with file sharing?
What are the implications of large corporate ownership in the record business? Are big companies less likely to promote new acts and risky musical styles?
What are the ethical implications of downloading and sharing music from services? If you have ever downloaded music, did you feel guilty doing it? Why or why not?
What will be the future of the retail record store in the digital era? If you can download music directly to your computer, why go to a store? Do people go to record stores for purposes other than simply buying an album?
