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| Opened | November, 2008 |
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| Pricing model | Non Subsciption: Per Use |
| Platforms | Any |
| Format | MP3 (.mp3) |
| Restrictions | None |
| Streaming | m3u |
| Website | www.ShockHound.com |
ShockHound is an online music download site, retail store and social networking platform launched by Hot Topic in 2008.[1] ShockHound music files are available for download in the MP3 format, making them compatible with most digital music players, and free from digital rights management (DRM) software restrictions.[2] Randy Bookasta (Ray Gun magazine) and Dan Epstein (Revolver magazine) are contributing content editors.[3]
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[edit] Content
ShockHound has an online social networking platform which allows users to create and share content. Additional website content includes: music reviews, rock concerts, interviews, music videos, streaming audio, and original programming called Shock Shows. Current original Shock Show programming includes Taco Tuesday and Stella Can't Cook. [4]
[edit] Cross merchandising
In addition to music downloads, music-related merchandise is also available on the website, including: band T-shirts, accessories, posters, concert tickets, and Vinyl records. This type of cross merchandising is currently unique in the digital audio market.[5] ShockHound utilizes a proprietary shopping cart functionality which combines music downloads and merchandise purchases into a single transaction.[6]
[edit] Concert sponsorships
As part of <-- their opening launch in 2008, ShockHound offered free concerts by No Age, Titus Andronicus and Snow Patrol, to users in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and San Diego.[7][8]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/technology/30topic.html
- ^ http://www.cnbc.com/id/27785254/
- ^ http://www.gulfcoastbands.com/news/hot-topic-launches-shockhound-allinone-music-site/
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS167975+18-Nov-2008+PRN20081118
- ^ http://news.cnet.com/A-digital-music-store-that-sells-more-than-MP3s/2100-1027_3-6242841.html
- ^ http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Hot+Topic,+Inc.+Launches+ShockHound,+New+All-In-One+Music+Site/4101168.html
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
