RealNetworks cuts online song prices to 49 cent

For a limited time, RealNetworks will offer song downloads from its music store for 49 cents, along with half-price albums. A nationwide print, radio and Web marketing campaign will promote the offer, along with a Web site touting "freedom of choice" for online music consumers.

Songs downloaded from Apple's iTunes service and from other online music stores tend to be priced at about 99 cents apiece