From Cannes I salute you. Yesterday it was all about Midem net and the future of music. The vibe changed from a negative one to a positive attitude towards digital. It's the talk of the town and since Popkom nobody dares to say that digital is just a hype and will go away. It's here to stay and it's here to stay without DRM. Not in all models, but only in add or subscription supported model. Still have the bet outstanding ;-) We stay in a great place (Thanks Soren!!!!) and a good group to do all the hard work. The thing is that now digital becomes an essential part of the record industry IIP is perceives different than when we started a year and a half ago. Now people see the benefit. Who says that imagination is for hippies? Many of the people I spoke didn't get it, now they do. Thanks for that. Why would a small start-up from Amsterdam be able to make this happen? That is the question we get everyday. From potential investors, from disappointed industry professionals etc. Does it sound strange if I say it's already happening and we get in everywhere we need to get in and close the deals we need to close to become an international player of significance? I say the fact we come from Amsterdam means as little as the fact the earth is round. It's about your idea, execution power, love and passion and of course the ability to communicate across borders. Thanks to my Mom and Dad to teach me all these languages and the spirit that goes beyond borders and straight to the heart. I saw a new major yesterday. It's name is Merlin. Strange!
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