Quality a factor in declining cd sales? Someone thinks it's a possibility
I would be inclined to say yes, but then again, I'm not always sure of the American music-buying public's ability to discern music quality. I do agree with the sentiment that a lack of a big musical "trend" or innovation period is a contributing factor.
"I think the thing in traditional radio that is inhibiting its advancement is research," Abrams said. "I think research is fine, but the traditional radio research that 90 percent of radio stations are addicted to, is very anti-music. It really rewards super, super-familiarity, and status quo. Everything that's adventurous tends not to test well, and as a result, keeps radio stations very safe.
"I believe that if there was radio research in 1964, The Beatles probably would not have tested well. And in 1969, Hendrix never would've gotten played. It would've been too weird."
*nods*
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