Comments on: More G Rumors: Napster

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 03:52:50 +0000

In response to John’s post dated January 31 2006:
Napster may have been around for a while, but they have their legal concerns straighted out and they alreay know what they are doing in the industry. Furthermore, Napster’s stock price is a very good entry point in the overall scheme of things. IMO, for next to nothing Google could acquire or at least partner with Napster for nothing and have a good package. Name brand, no company new to the business, and a company that is still contuining to gain subscriptions for a very good product. IMO, “the past” for Napster is under much different circumstances than it is today and Google could’t hurt by dealing with it.

By: bloggaru

bloggaru — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:15:42 +0000

i agree, what makes Google think they can sell music? their video product is pretty weak so far

By: LeeAnn

LeeAnn — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:52:05 +0000

If Google created a music service that was compatible with the iPod, it would succeed, assuming they've learned a few lessons from the problems with the video store. According to my analysis, Google sends a larger portion of its visits to music sites than the other search engines.

By: John

John — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:51:40 +0000

What a mistake this would be for Google. Napster means only one thing… the past.

By: davidp

davidp — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:34:31 +0000

This rumor makes zero sense. Google has substantially higher brand recognition and value than Napster, irrespective of the music arena.

Google is always talking to different companies. A very small fraction of these conversations actually results in any type of partnership or acquisition.

If Napster is actively seeking a buyer - as is widely speculated - then it's likely that a Google-Napster rumor would significantly help Napster's leverage.

By: Gopi

Gopi — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 17:23:33 +0000

Napster is a brand synonymous with music download and combining it with google’s distribution power will be a big Win-Win for both parties

By: Matt VB

Matt VB — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:16:51 +0000

Whoa -

Are you kidding me? Considering Google failed (and continues to do so) at selling video's what makes you think they can sell music.

Overall, I give Google an "F" at developing any consistent product or marketing message. Buying a brand makes more sense when looking at music distribution.

By: Matt VB

Matt VB — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:16:16 +0000

Whoa -

Are you kidding me? Considering Google failed (and continues to do so) at selling video's what makes you think they can sell music.

Overall, I give Google an "F" at developing any consistent product or marketing message. Buying a brand makes more sense when looking at music distribution.