Ian Rogers

Napster, the Movie

Peter Kafka in Media on January 19 at 4:18 pm PT

Featuring Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, brought to you by Bill from “Bill & Ted’s.”

Beats’ Jimmy Iovine on Steve Jobs, Spotify and Why He Can Make Subscriptions Work

Peter Kafka in Media on January 10 at 12:28 pm PT

Why can’t the tech guys make music subscriptions work? Because they’re tech guys, says the music kingpin.

Beats’ New Music Subscription Service Gets a New Boss: Topspin’s Ian Rogers

Peter Kafka in Media on January 10 at 10:06 am PT

The headphone-maker plans to launch a Spotify-like service of its own later this year. It’s relying on an industry veteran to help break through a crowded field.

Ex-Yahoo Exec: Here’s How to Save the Music Business

Peter Kafka in Media on November 18, 2008 at 12:00 pm PT

“There is nothing wrong with the music business. There’s something wrong with the CD business.” Talk to a music industry optimist for any amount of time, and you’ll inevitably hear that line. If it’s true, that means there’s opportunity for some nimble players. Ex-Yahoo executive Ian Rogers wants to be one of them.