This album has made such an impact already by sparking actual boycotting () and this ongoing discussion about modern release strategies. Wow. Regardless of its commercial performance, this album has made its mark
Where's this mass outcry when artists set up exclusive physical deals with other retailers?
Target never seems to have an issue when they get to be the first to stick hand in the cookie jar.
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Historically, Sony Music Entertainment has been the biggest player in handing out exclusive windows to merchant and is a master at contending with the ill-feelings such a strategy generates from other retailers. Usually, Sony finds a way to placate the other merchants by offering economic inducements in an attempt to offset whatever harm may have come from those merchants losing out on the exclusive title.