The Zune Marketplace editorial team, who sit right down the hall from me (hey buddies!) recently got featured in a Seattle P I article: Microsoft, Others, Tap Music Veterans . The team: Check out the article ; a good read, especially if you've ever been curious about the recommendations you'll find when you browse in ZMP. One of the good things about working here is being around people who love music and are passionate about what we're bringing to this space. That, and the free CDs and concert tickets...

<edit 11:59 AM>I talked to the retail team; this is a hoax. The actual ad that ran offered a $15 iTunes gift card with the purchase of an iPod, and free Zune Premium Earphones w/ the purchase of a Zune. In the immortal words of Strongbad: DELETED . Funny while it lasted, though! Around seven thousand people sent this to me today: (photo from Giz ) No idea if this is true; my guess it's an error on behalf of the Spokane* Compusa. I emailed the retail account team to find out. It reminds me of...

A few folks have expressed concern over skipping (Cesar looks at Sportsunit), so I wanted to address that here. If you have a Zune that isn’t skipping (which, truth be told, is the majority of owners), move along, nothing to see here, move along. But if the content from ZMP is skipping on your device, I want to tell you that the team is aware, and is working on it. Overall, the comments on this blog help the Zune team get a feel for what’s really happening out there among Zune users. We’re a new...

Greetings from Vegas Baby Vegas. I'm told I have a palace here. And there's a street, too. So I wanted to check it out, maybe score some free stuff. Alas, no luck. Instead I went to the Zune lounge, where I'm posted up, talking to people about Zune. I really enjoyed it. Some before and after pictures of the Zune lounge. On Saturday: And today: If you're here at CES, stop by! It's been a lot of fun - the response to Zune has been great among CES attendees. And yes, I've seen the Mad Money video ....