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Shifts and nuances in the way we communicate online.
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Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy

Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy | Communications Major | Scoop.it

If you remember the days of 12 CDs for $1, or 12 cassettes for a penny, you might be surprised that Columbia House had lasted this long. Before there was Netflix and iTunes, Columbia House ruled subscription-based media services. But its modern competitors have drained its profits.


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The New Audio Geeks

The New Audio Geeks | Communications Major | Scoop.it

It's not all iPods and cheap earbuds. A new generation discovers turntables and high-quality speaker systems.

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The CD Turns 30: The First Player and Album Were Released 30 Years Ago in 1982

The CD Turns 30: The First Player and Album Were Released 30 Years Ago in 1982 | Communications Major | Scoop.it

On October 1 1982, Billy Joel’s sixth studio album, 52nd Street, was the first commercially released CD album…which means CDs are 30-years-old today. It’s worth noting here that 52nd Street wasn’t a new album – it was launched initially in 1978, but it was selected for relaunch on the new digital audio disc, rolling out alongside the first CD player – the Sony CDP-101 – in Japan.

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VIDEO: A Disturbingly Accurate Portrayal of What Happens Every Time 'That Gotye Song' Starts Playing in the Car

VIDEO: A Disturbingly Accurate Portrayal of What Happens Every Time 'That Gotye Song' Starts Playing in the Car | Communications Major | Scoop.it

If you've thought 'That Gotye Song' has been played so much that it "should be our national anthem," you're not alone. Kyle Kaplan and Nick Braun, best known as Michael Bernstein and Cameron Jones of the short-lived ABC Family sitcom '10 Things I Hate About You', star as every single person on Earth when Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" suddenly comes on the radio.

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Madonna Will Release Her New Music Video on Snapchat Today

Madonna Will Release Her New Music Video on Snapchat Today | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Even after all these years, Madonna is still finding ways to innovate and present her art to the masses. Billboard is reporting that the pop diva will release her latest music video on social app Snapchat, marking a first for the company. The clip is set to premiere at some point [...]

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iHeartRadio Launches Stations Based on Moods, Activities

iHeartRadio Launches Stations Based on Moods, Activities | Communications Major | Scoop.it

No time to make a playlist? Don't worry. iHeartRadio has got you covered (via your iPhone at least) with a new way to create stations based on moods and activities, such as working out or driving to work.

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How ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Social Media Are Upending Music

How ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Social Media Are Upending Music | Communications Major | Scoop.it

This summer’s pop hit, Carly Rae Jepsen’s cheerfully flirty “Call Me Maybe,” shows how much the hitmaking machine, and the music industry, has been upended by social media.

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