Apple Inc.: iPods and iTunes

Apple Computer, Inc. has enjoyed tremendous market success with its digital music initiative consisting of software (iTunes), hardware (iPods and Shuffles) and content (iTunes Music Store). Highlighted is the development of the online music industry within the context of the overall music industry, the key players, such as the major record labels, Napster and the music industry association. Students will be able to conduct an industry analysis of the music industry and determine why Apple Computer has succeeded in profiting from digital music while others have failed.