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Opinion: Britney Spears' Gimme More single shows the positive side of internet leaks - Tech Digest
Stuart Dredge writes...Heard Britney's new single yet? It's ace. No, really. It's called 'Gimme More', and it's just leaked onto the internetweb, via the website of a New York radio station. It's already all over YouTube. Not too long ago, this would've sent her record company bananas with piracy-fearing rage, threatening lawsuits on anyone who ever came into contact with the track. But 'Gimme More' is actually a prime example of the importance of these 'leaks' to the music industry, especially when it comes to Big Comebacks. Why? Well, Britney is benefiting from 'Gimme More's online ubiquity for several reasons...
Stuart Dredge