http://disqus.com/by/psfaucher/enSun, 13 Jul 2008 00:33:08 -0000http://brooksjordan.name/2008/07/10/tuning-into-topspin/#comment-878153<p>On behalf of those of us that have been working for the emerging middle class of artists for the past several years, helping to build real-time solutions that connect them to fans and monetize the direct-to-fan channel, I would like to welcome Topspin as the latest johnny-come-lately to the forefront of the revolution.</p><p>One thing is for sure - like Nimbit, Topspin is identifying something this blog is oblivious to: This is not about putting labels and artists onto a platform that involves Wordpress and Salesforce. It is indeed about 'verticalizilng' the platform to handle the idiosyncrasies of the music business and create an integrated mechanism that builds brands around artists and their one-to-one relationships with fans.</p><p>The question is 'who has the most experience dealing with this problem and who has been hammering at it for the longest with success?'</p><p>I would challenge each reader here to look at those facts in hard relief and consider the problems that have always faced this industry and look at those who have taken on the battle and learned what needs doing before following buzz and PR.</p><p>-Patrick Faucher<br>Founder, Nimbit<br><a href="http://www.nimbit.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="www.nimbit.com">www.nimbit.com</a><br></p>psfaucherSun, 13 Jul 2008 00:33:08 -0000