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iTunes Tiered Pricing Launches Today

 
In response to pressure from music labels who argued that song value should be based on popularity, Apple’s iTunes today went live with its 3-tiered pricing strategy. Each song available on iTunes will now be priced at $1.29 for new hit releases, $.99 for... (link)

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