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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hollywood and Silicon Valley Join Hands in San Jose

By Michael Petricone, VP of Government Affairs, CEA

For those of us in DC, discussions of "digital content" usually revolve around legislation, lawsuits, and attempts to limit the rights of lawful consumers.

That's why last's week's trip to the Digital Hollywood Conference in San Jose was a breath of fresh air. On panel after panel, technology and content representatives sat together and acknowledged the realities and vast potential of our digital world.

Certain themes emerged:

1. Monetizing behavior is easier than changing it.

2. DRM does not prevent piracy, and annoys legitimate customers.

3. Legitimate players can thrive if they offer a good deal at a good price (see the overwhelming theatrical success of the Dark Night, despite the film's wide availability on file sharing sites).

Overall, there was shared optimism about digital technology's potential to empower artists, maximize distribution, and open up new revenue streams.

Now, someone just has to bring the good news to the policymakers in DC.

posted by Digital Freedom Campaign # 8:15 AM

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