Keynote with Ethan Kaplan @ mesh08

Looking forward to kicking off mesh 2008!
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:47:10 AM
Rise and shine. The conference is about to begin.
by Michael.DeMonte at 5/21/2008 12:43:11 PM
Scribbling live...
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:11:03 PM
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:13:48 PM
Crowd is gathering for the opening Keynote.
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:14:30 PM
Lights just went off... it's starting
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:15:43 PM
Same creepy mesh music as last year
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:16:02 PM
Introductions by Stewart McDonald
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:17:13 PM
Uncle Stu is welcoming everyone
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:17:19 PM
"Thanks for coming to the party"
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:17:49 PM
mesh: started by 5 guys getting together in the bar and deciding to throw a party
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:18:26 PM
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:18:46 PM
Applause for meshU
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:20:38 PM
Thanking the MaRS building - it's definitely a great conference space
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:21:55 PM
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:22:13 PM
Lots of sponsors this year (and great schwag!)
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:22:55 PM
If you have a BlackBerry or iPhone.
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:25:20 PM
Doing quick video edits of the conference all day: meshTV
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:25:22 PM
Matt Mason - won't be here this morning, replaced by Michael Geist (already knew that ;))
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:26:28 PM
5pm-7pm: Social upstairs
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:27:18 PM
7pm+: Shuttlebus to afterparty at the Rockwood (I guess we're going to get loaded) sponsored by SMG
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:27:39 PM
Yes... I think "getting loaded" is the point of the social event at The Rockwood - confirmed.
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:28:29 PM
Applause for "loads" of free WiFi in this building
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:29:03 PM
Tag this event with "mesh08"
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:30:15 PM
Set phones to vibrate (it's more fun that way anyhow)
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:30:18 PM
"Let's get messing..."
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:31:00 PM
Matthew Ingram: "Good morning", introducing Ethan Kaplan
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:31:13 PM
I remember this guy from last year
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:31:50 PM
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:32:17 PM
"(Ethan's) geekcred goes way back"
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:32:42 PM
Ethan: head of digital technology at Warner Brothers music
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:33:30 PM
Also an artist
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:33:48 PM
"Is it a good time to be an artist?"
"It's a really good time"
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:34:04 PM
Artist = "statement of being", not dependent on mode of representation
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:35:06 PM
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:35:30 PM
Radiohead/9inch nails moving to direct relationship with fans, has big record label's time come and gone?
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:35:40 PM
VC's are still around and make a lot of money despite Web 2.0
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:35:59 PM
Record label serves a specific purpose: necessary because of risk associated with music industry
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:36:09 PM
NIN and Radio Head are good examples of a better way to approach the internet.
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:37:03 PM
Record Labels: same as big newspapers for reporters
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:37:34 PM
Certain amount of risk upfront for chance at big reward
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:37:46 PM
Reduce amount of risk on artist to deal with financial side
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:38:12 PM
Record labels are still the financiers of the record industry.
by MDM at 5/21/2008 1:38:26 PM
He does marketing, publicity, promotions = economy of scale across artists
by Jonathan Keebler (Live) at 5/21/2008 1:38:38 PM
They provide the support for the next "Green Day" just like a VC does for a business.
by Andre Gaulin at 5/21/2008 1:39:19 PM