Apple has jumped into the social media game with Ping, its social network for music. Does it spell trouble for MySpace’s established grip in the music space?
Last week, Apple launched Ping as the core new feature of iTunes 10. While simple, the music-centric social network features the ability to follow friends and top artists, as well as custom song and album charts and a plethora of music information. Despite several bumps in the road, Apple now claims over 1 million users of its newly minted social network.
As I wrote last week, I believe that Ping spells trouble for MySpace. MySpace Music has been one of the social network’s few bright spots; millions of users come to interact with their favorite artists, while countless artists come to MySpace because it has users that love music. However, Ping presents a direct alternative for both users and artists, and its integration with iTunes means that 160 million people have quick access to it on their desktops.
We want you, the readers, to weigh in on the Ping vs. MySpace debate. For this week’s Web Faceoff, it’s Apple vs. News Corporation. Which social network do you prefer for music?
You have until Friday, September 10 at 12:00 to vote in this week’s poll. We encourage you to also explain your choice in the comments.
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