We thought that 2005 was the key year for digital media, because of the MGM v Grokster ruling. We thought, but are still not sure as the content industry’s victory in that case did not achieve its primary goal, to stop file sharing. Not only does online trading continue to increase, but other technologies have since made their impact clear. Below are this year’s success stories and not so successful stories in a continually turbulent online environment.
It’s no surprise that the winners include YouTube, Apple and MySpace. The losers are no surprise either, which include AllofMP3.com, Blu-Ray/HD-DVD, Sony BMG and DRM.