Starbucks Music Giveaway

American Voices • business • ISSUE 43•39 • Sep 27, 2007

Starbucks announced that they would be giving away 1.5 million songs a day for one month to promote their music arm and iTunes deal. What do you think?

“I worry how this big partnership will affect mom and pop mp3 stores.”
Claire Mahoney –
Cashier
“Finally, I can recreate that rockin' mix I always hear at my local Starbucks in my own home.”
Xander Fukuda –
Video Editor
“I can download Starbucks music on my iPhone while ordering a latte and talking on a conference call? Wow, I've hit the douchebag trifecta!”
Bryce Alberts –
Corporate Attorney

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