Digital music kiosks are popping up in retail locations all over the world, and many of them are beginning to use Bluetooth technology, allowing songs to be wirelessly transferred to cell phones that can support music playback. In a sense, digital music kiosks are just like vending machines, allowing users to browse, buy, and download music.
With estimates in the thousands (Number of Kiosks), the US market for digital music kiosks is soaring. Kiosk providers attribute the success to the digital music revolution that is currently taking place.
For around $10,000 a pop, any retailer can buy a kiosk and place it in their store. Kiosk providers are marketing them as music stores in a box.
The goal of retailers is to place kiosks in heavily-trafficked areas where people spend at least 10 minutes of their time. For example, airports, cafes, malls, university student unions, and truck stops are all ideal locations.
Most music stores like kiosks because they provide customers with a wider selection than what is available on their shelves. Customers can also customize CDs using a variety of different song titles.
Don’t be surprised to see a digital music kiosk in a store near you.
Posted January 19, 2006 by BlueTomorrow.com Editorial Staff
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